Covid Not to Blame for All Talent Shortages
We are all aware that the UK is suffering the effects of severe talent shortages. In fact, according to the Institute of Directors (IoD), a lack of staff is now impacting 44%Read More…
Tag Archives: Europe
It’s Time to Embrace the Agile Workforce
I have been involved in the contingent labour market in one guise or another for nearly two decades. Now more than ever, it’s an extremely exciting, ever-changing industry that leaves me feelingRead More…
Preparing for the Autumn Spike in Contractor Demand
September has historically tended to mark the beginning of a busy period for businesses and the engagement of contractors. However, with increasing competition for talent amidst a shortage of skills impacting certainRead More…
Hiring Up as Staffing Sector Contends with Skills Shortages
In recent months, we have reported how the professional job market has bounced back since the dark days of the first lockdown – and I’m delighted, though not altogether surprised, to seeRead More…
Back to Work: Keeping staff and temporary workers reassured and safe
With vaccinations on the rise and key dates in the UK’s plan to leave lockdown getting closer, many temporary workers are feeling mixed emotions. On the one hand, they are gaining theirRead More…
Recruitment Sector Continues to Bounce Back
Back in March I mentioned the positive recruitment trends APSCo was reporting one year on from the start of the pandemic. At the time, we had seen a spike in hiring, withRead More…
How Will the Third Covid Wave Affect Europe’s Agency Work Sector?
The Covid-19 pandemic and the resulting economic crisis significantly impacted the global agency work market. In 2019, global agency work sector revenue, which includes agency work revenue generated via an MSP, reachedRead More…
Next Steps in the IR35 Journey
On April 6 changes to IR35 legislation came into effect for the private sector, making businesses responsible for determining the tax status of their contractors and ensuring compliance. This date does not markRead More…
Positive Signs for UK Recruitment as Data Reveals an Upward Trend
It’s hard to believe that a year ago the UK was embroiled in the first national lockdown of its kind as the Covid-19 pandemic first took hold. Twelve months on and weRead More…
Helping the UK Get Back to Work
The start of spring brings renewed hope for the UK. To date, 30 million people have received their first coronavirus vaccine dose — that’s 57% of adults. Meanwhile, unemployment has improved slightlyRead More…