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The latest figures on immigration demonstrate a ‘missed opportunity’ for visa reform according to APSCo.

Healthcare employers are still struggling to source the skills needed within the industry, according to new research from the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo), the trade association for the professional recruitment sector.  

The annual APSCo Charity Ball has raised over £49,000 for St Christopher’s Hospice in London, making it one for the ages, with APSCo members displaying their incredible generosity once again.

Last week the cream of the professional recruitment sector descended on the Intercontinental Park Lane Hotel in London for APSCo’s 2023 Charity Ball, Atlantis.

APSCo has welcomed the new consultation on Retained EU employment law reforms which includes the simplification of annual leave and holiday pay calculations that the trade association has been long calling for.

Permanent jobs fall 24% while placements are down almost a quarter according to the latest statistics from the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) – the trade body for the professional recruitment sector.

Responding to the latest labour market statistics from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), Tania Bowers, Global Public Policy Director at the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) comments:

A healthy and happy workforce is not only more productive, but it also leads to a more positive and supportive workplace culture. We’ve compiled a few reasons why mental health awareness should be a priority for recruiters.

In response to the Department for Education’s (DfE) consultation on child and family social worker workforce, APSCo has called for greater collaboration across the supply chain for the good of the community.

Professional vacancies in the North grew faster than in the rest of England and Wales (E&W) in 2022, with over 81,500 new jobs registered, representing a 16% year-on-year increase. However, year-to-date vacancies in 2023 have not kept up with last year’s numbers, according to new research from APSCo.

Job vacancies within HR have dropped significantly both year-on-year and in Q4 2022, according to new research from APSCo.

The professional recruitment market in London is expected to remain strong throughout 2023, with vacancies and salaries continuing to rise. According to the latest information from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the unemployment rate in London sat at 4.7% from December 2022 to February 2023.

The UK financial services sector is facing significant changes and challenges in 2023, and recruiters in this space must keep up with the latest trends to stay competitive. In this blog post, APSCo has examined the latest recruitment trends in the financial services sector and what recruiters can expect in terms of vacancies and salaries in the coming weeks and months.

Hiring across the IT sector has fallen so far this year as the impact of layoffs from a number of Big Tech firms, along with macroeconomic pressures, continue to affect the sector.

Following the announcement today from HMRC of a consultation on a new offset mechanism which will be introduced into Off Payroll legislation to prevent double taxation, the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) has welcomed the move, but warns more reform is needed.

Despite an ongoing skills shortage impacting growth prospects for many firms, demand for engineering skills remains strong, according to new research from the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo), the trade association for the professional recruitment sector.

In today's fast-paced work environment, stress is a common occurrence that affects many employees.

In a response to the Education Select Committee’s inquiry on teacher recruitment and training, APSCo has warned that recruitment guidance in the sector needs to be simplified if talent attraction and retention issues are to be addressed.

While permanent salaries are growing, the fact that total and regular pay fell in real terms demonstrates the financial pressures that the UK population is facing.

Hiring picked up across the UK in March as the Chancellor’s skills focused Budget announcement boosted confidence across businesses, but success could be short-lived.

With IR35 in the news again as celebrities including Gary Lineker and Eamon Holmes faced the outcome of their own legal battles, the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) has reiterated its calls for changes to Off Payroll rules, including the need to introduce an offset mechanism to ensure double taxation isn’t unfairly impacting staffing firms.  

All eyes were on Chancellor Jeremy Hunt on Wednesday 15 March as he stood at the despatch box to deliver his Spring Budget to the House of Commons. Before we analyse how the economic policies he announced will affect the North of England, it’s worth looking at what happened the day before when the ONS released its latest labour market data.

Three of the top five factors which drive people to pursue new jobs reflect their desire to grow and learn new skills. If you want to retain and attract the best talent then the CMI Level 3 Fast Track Leadership Programme is a must for your business.

Watch or listen to most news broadcasts at the moment and strikes are likely to be a hot topic of conversation. After a brief pause in industrial action by teaching unions in England, they were unable to agree on a pay deal with the government and so strikes will resume.

Professional recruitment within the South East was exceptionally buoyant last year - despite the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the economy and fears of a looming recession - with new data revealing that construction led the jobs growth.

Designed to empower and equip women with the tools, mindset and confidence to reach their full career potential, the training helps tackle self-doubt, imposter syndrome and other barriers that females in recruitment are facing in their professional lives.

The number of professionals applying for jobs in the legal sector plummeted in February, sparking concerns that in an already skills short arena, employers will struggle to source talent in the coming months.

At a time when strike action and widespread skills shortages are plaguing the education arena, the fact that new research has revealed that average salaries are falling in the sector is a real concern

At APSCo we always want to make a real and positive difference in the recruitment landscape. We want to inspire and support women in leadership roles to reach their full potential.

AMS, the global talent solutions business and Tesco Bank, which serves over 5 million customers in the UK, are proud to announce the establishment of a new 3-year partnership. 

Responding to the Chancellor’s Budget, the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) has welcomed the attempts to ‘break down barriers’ to get people back into work, but has warned that more is needed in the short term.

The APSCo team has compiled 12 handy hints and tips to put you on the path to success.

Ahead of the Spring Budget we read with interest in the Financial Times today the Chancellor’s plans to launch investment zones across the country, with potential incentives to improve skills and to encourage hiring through tax breaks including on employer national insurance contributions.

Responding to the latest labour market data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), Tania Bowers, Global Public Policy Director at the Association of Professional Staffing companies (APSCo) comments

The number of professionals applying for jobs in the pharmaceutical sector fell considerably last year, a concerning sign for a sector that has historically faced acute skills shortages.

The latest labour market data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) make for interesting reading. Overall, the news was good, with the employment rate marginally up and the number of economically inactive also decreasing slightly. Of concern was the ONS’ reference to “economic pressures” that are a major reason why businesses are holding back on recruitment.

Responding to Keir Starmer’s speech in Manchester this morning, Ann Swain, chief executive officer of The Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) said

The number of professionals applying for jobs in the financial services sector is down by a third year-on-year, with the gap between supply and demand worsening. 

APSCo has outlined the actions that are needed to bolster the strength of the UK’s labour market in its Budget submission ahead of March’s announcement.

Many readers will no doubt remember the incredible event we had last year. The annual awards showcase the work of exceptional UK recruitment firms throughout the industry.

With the latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealing that the number of vacancies fell on the quarter between November 2022 and January 2023, while the employment rate grew, AMS, the global talent solutions business, has warned businesses not to be complacent when it comes to investing in skills attraction and retention.

“It’s important to note that the fall in vacancies recorded between November 2022 and January 2023 will also be influenced by a seasonal slowdown in December.

The Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) and APSCo OutSource – the trade bodies for the professional recruitment sector, Recruitment Process Outsourcing, Managed Service Providers, Statement of Work and Managed Projects – have outlined their key public policy focus for 2023, highlighting the need for the skills agenda to be high on the UK Government’s agenda.

AMS, the global talent solutions business, has promoted Jim Sykes to its executive team in the newly created role of Global Managing Director, Operations, leading Candidate Sourcing, Administration, Contingent Workforce Solutions, and Implementation & Transformation.

Jobs in the IT sector fell in the second half of last year following an initial post-Covid boom as demand began to stabilise.

Salaries across engineering increased year-on-year in November and December as skill shortages continue to hit the sector.