Articles published in November 2008
NHS demands more for its customers
As the National Health Service looks to become more ‘customer focused’ and deals with continually changing programmes and legislation, we look at what recruitment challenges employers and potential employees face. Read more »
Wise recruitment in a downturn
With the current economic situation, what does it really mean for those recruiting in the public sector?
With a number of companies in the private sector announcing redundancy programmes in recent weeks, it’s clear that the economic downturn is affecting most corners of the market. Even the public sector that was once viewed as a safe haven has seen cuts in funding and many organisations are freezing recruitment activity, at least in the short term.
Charities seek out new talent
Charitable donations are often the first expenditure to be cut back when pulling in the purse strings. However, some charities are redefining their recruitment strategies to benefit from the current economic situation.
New Standards create demand for surveyors.
With the initial 'grace period' coming to an end for the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Standards and the Energy Performance of Buildings, the number of roles for surveyors needed to carry out the tasks associated with the Standards is on the up. But are they looking to the private sector to help bridge the gap in candidates?
Where have all the press officers gone?
Despite a distinct need for public sector organisations to recruit into what is often considered to be the 'frontline' of corporate communications, there is a notable lack of good-quality press officers to satisfy this demand. We explore the reasons behind this and suggest how organisations can ensure they are doing their all to attract and retain those in the profession.
A chance for in-house to recruit the best
Thanks to a wealth of good quality candidates on the market, now may be a good time for in-house teams to consider their recruitment activity. Although the market is in a downturn, in-house often struggle to attract legal staff and with such quality available, particularly at the senior end, now may be the perfect time to attract key talent. Read more »
Beating the recession
It’s easy to feel frustrated and concerned in the current climate, but there are plenty of ways in which to survive the downturn. While some are already dealing with redundancy, others are feeling the threat of redundancy or wondering how long they can keep busy with an almost non-existent workload. With a bit of thought however, you can not only keep busy but also improve your skills. Read more »
Quiet times ahead for financial services
Now is a time of unprecedented unsettlement in the legal financial services recruitment market. Financial services has been the first to feel the effects of the economic downturn and while the mass redundancies have involved bankers rather than lawyers, there are few areas of law that remain truly buoyant. Read more »
Law firms feeling confident
Law firms are feeling confident about the future, whether it’s anticipated revenue growth or the prospect of a merger. Our recent workplace study highlights this confidence with 57% of law firms seeing the current climate as an opportunity for growth. Some of this growth may be down to firms considering a merger. Read more »
In-house flying high
On the whole, most in-house legal teams are very streamlined with a minimum headcount. This means that employees’ workloads tend to be kept constant, and many sectors are finding their workloads remaining high. What it also means is that in-house lawyers are less likely to be hit by redundancies. Read more »
Public sector's silver lining
Lawyers working in both local and central government are experiencing a busy period, and there are plenty of opportunities to be found across a variety of roles. In central government agencies, there are as many legal temporary and temp to perm positions available now as there have been all year. Read more »
New tactics in the war for accounting talent
Competing head-to-head for accounting and finance talent has led many employers to adopt innovative tactics to attract the best. Read more »
