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Human Resources (HR) is arguably one of the most changed area of business as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. In a short space of time, business’s working models had to dramatically change in response to the crisis.

Today we meet Jo Howell, our specialist Financial Services and Accountancy recruiter. We find out a little about her role, who she works with, her thoughts on the past year and how 2021 is looking to shape up for the industry.

2020 has been a challenging year for us all but, thankfully, it appears that we are slowly but surely coming out of the eye of the storm and looking ahead to much brighter days.

Putting the brakes on the gender reporting was met with very mixed opinions, some businesses welcomed it with open arms, whilst others felt it was unnecessary and a potential risk to the progress that has been made for the equal treatment of women in the workplace.

Do you have a burning desire to be a successful Solicitor on track for Partnership at a top firm, but are not sure where to start? You’re in the right place.

The latest results from the REC’s Jobs Outlook for February 2020. See below for the full article.

With the run up to Christmas, the legal division is as buoyant as ever. The majority of law firms that I regularly work with across the SW region are ramping up their hiring plans in an effort to find key talent before the 2020 new year is upon us. Check out the full article below.

Temporary employment rises, permanent vacancies and placements declines, permanent salaries and temporary wages rise.

The September edition of the REC’s Jobs Outlook has highlighted the significant shift towards temporary workers over the short term.

Lynsey Skinner is a Recruitment Manager for Cathedral Appointments and has worked for the business for 15 years. Lynsey has recently returned from a short maternity leave following the birth of her baby girl a few months ago. Read on to see her thoughts on how easy, or difficult, it has been coming back to work following this short maternity leave.

Uncertainty is impacting staffing decisions, with one third of employers (34 per cent) being unsure about their short-term hiring plans for temporary agency workers, according to the latest JobsOutlook survey.

Congratulations on securing an interview! Now let’s make sure you give yourself the best chance of getting the job. Just read our article here to get started.