A History of recruitment
Recruitment has certainly changed massively over the last 30 years, since the introduction of the internet. But what about pre-internet? How did people find their employees? How did people find a job? Gone are the “good old days” that our grandparents speak of. Being able to approach someone, ask for a job, and have a […]
Office Life: Placing Faces from Sum Studios
Placing Faces’ home is at SUM Studios, in Sheffield. The building itself is a Grade II listed Victorian school. First named Gleadless Road School, then it became Anns Grove School in 1980. Overlooking the Heeley Millennium Park in the heart of Heeley, Sheffield, the school complex consisted of a nursery, infants and junior school, and […]
Our top 6 interview tips
Over the last couple of years, we have seen many industries change the way they’re working. The most obvious shift has been the remote/hybrid roles introduced across many sectors. So you’re writing an awesome CV ready to submit (or at least trying to! See if we can help HERE) But what about BEFORE you land […]
3 types of Recruitment: What is the difference between…
In the recruitment industry, there are 3 main types of recruitment: Contingency, Exclusive, and Retained. So what is the difference between them? As a candidate, you should be able to recognise which kind of recruiter has been in touch with you. As an employer, you should consider which type of recruitment suits your business needs […]
6 Reasons you should be offering Flexible Working
Flexible working has typically been an advantage enjoyed by freelancers, contractors, and other part-time workers. But as the traditional business environment evolves and the pandemic changed our normal way of working, flexible working is now much more common. This might be offering remote working or hybrid working (part-time office-based, part-time at home). Offering flexi hours/flexi-time […]
How will the rising cost of living affect my mortgage?
The rising cost of living in recent months means many of us will have seen huge increases in our monthly expenditure. In what has been dubbed the “cost of living crisis”, many households are now struggling to make ends meet. As inflation has hit us at 7% this year, but wages are stagnant. There have […]
The Mortgage Market: A Decade of Change
The mortgage market has evolved massively over the last 10 years so as to keep up with the demand of the housingmarket. Today, the number of companies you can choose to take your mortgage with is vast but typically falls into two categories: mortgage brokers and banks. According to Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) figures, in […]
House prices keep on climbing, rising by 11.2% in January
Mortgage arrears fell by 3.1% to 74,210 in the third quarter of the year, as government pandemic support for household incomes remained in place until the end of September.
Are new sub-1% mortgage rates the real deal?
Mortgage arrears fell by 3.1% to 74,210 in the third quarter of the year, as government pandemic support for household incomes remained in place until the end of September.
House prices rise at fastest pace in 17 years
Mortgage arrears fell by 3.1% to 74,210 in the third quarter of the year, as government pandemic support for household incomes remained in place until the end of September.