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SMEs in record-breaking hiring growth, says CBI report

by Richard Hayden

/ Employers

 Small businesses are increasing recruitment at the fastest rate since 1998, according to the CBI SME Trends Survey.

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Strong graduate market drives up salaries

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates, Employers

Average salary growth doubled month-on-month in June, driven by a strongly performing graduate market, according to research by recruitment company Adzuna.

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Graduate vacancies up by 17% in 2014

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates, Employers

The number of vacancies for graduates has increased by 17% in 2014, with strong growth in financial services, according to research by the Association of Graduate Recruiters (AGR).

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UK is the third most desirable job market worldwide, research finds

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates, Employers

The UK has the third most desirable job market worldwide, with one in 10 searches for UK jobs coming from international jobseekers, a report has found.

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Employers News Round Up

by Richard Hayden

/ Employers

As an employer, it's always important to keep up to date with Employment Law updates or any proposed changes, so you can keep ahead of the game and plan accordingly.

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The Importance of Language Skills in Business

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates, Employers

Our Guest Blog this week is by Nicola Beedle who is an expert in International Business and is Managing Director of NB Translate - www.

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SME's to increase staffing levels

by Richard Hayden

/ Employers

Our guest blog spot this week is Nick Moules from Rebuilding Society - www.

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5 years on...

by Richard Hayden

/ Company News, Employers

It's been 5 years since we opened the door at Key Appointments and we don't know where the time has gone!

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Happy sales people = optimising sales growth

by Richard Hayden

/ Employers

Our guest blogger this month is Carlyn Wiltshire from CW Sales Consultancy.

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Start Recruiting the Easy Way!

by Richard Hayden

/ Company News, Employers

 We are pleased to have now launched the new Key Start service to the range of offerings here at Key Appointments.

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