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As I write this ( 17/07/24 ) we have had confirmation that inflation has held steady, again at target, 2%. As the BBC report below describes, households are still feeling the pinch, prices are rising in services and it is a complicated picture. Many are for the first time predicting an interest rate cut in […]

  As we approach December, many would be forgiven for thinking that now is not the best time start a recruitment process. On the face of it, at this time of year, that would make sense. I have come to expect (and enjoy) the inevitable slow down that comes around Christmas, as we get closer […]

Andrew James Specialist Recruitment is delighted to be retained by Grenke Leasing in the UK, to manage the search for, and assist with the selection of a new Head of Administration.   Headquartered in Guildford, Surrey, GRENKE Leasing is a specialist Sales Aid Leasing company. Grenke partner globally with many leading equipment manufacturers and resellers […]

Everyone is very aware of the cost of living crisis and it is fair to say that we are all feeling the pinch. Inflation is at 9% (likely to be 11%) and as an inevitable consequence, individuals are looking to earn as much as they can. At Andrew James Recruitment Specialist Recruitment, we see this […]

  An interesting debate, and one that is not straight forward to answer with a simple yes or no. I constantly observe trends from managing processes and I enjoy collecting data from filling requisitions. Over this last ¼, we have delivered to 4 ‘top jobs’ in HR. By top jobs, I am talking about roles […]

My two worlds connect in many ways – both have deep interests in performance. As a recruitment business owner, but also a certified personal trainer, here are some top tips that will ensure your day is full of energy and productivity when working from home.   Hydration: We are two thirds water. So, we are […]

  Over the last few weeks, I have taken some time to catch up with people that I have placed into new roles, which have started during lock down. It is not new to check in with people, but it has been fascinating to see how the lock down has influenced induction for employers and […]

  Yesterday the OBR reported some fairly dire predictions for the UK economy. Predictions that business owners were expecting and predictions that will bring challenges for the year ahead and possibly beyond.  The recruitment marketplace is currently impacted and of course, will continue to be impacted – these are challenging times, but there is light! […]

  So the world is a pretty crazy place right now. We are indeed in the middle of a National Emergency and the priority has to be to protect the NHS and save lives. Business and economy will have to recover another day, and it will. However, I think it is important in these difficult […]

It’s that time of year when many of you will be putting together or updating your cv’s. And it is surprisingly difficult when you come to put pen to paper isn’t it. It’s hard to know how much detail to go into. What information should you provide? How can you possibly get everything that you […]