Read interesting blogs on essential topics as part of the Langley James blog.
For candidates, we share insights on how to create the best CV and prepare for the perfect IT interview, among other things.
For companies looking to recruit in IT, learn more about IT recruitment trends, market insight and more.
UK Report on Jobs – June 2022
Tighter labour market conditions lead to further rapid increases in starting pay, demand for staff remains robust and labour shortages lead to slower rise in staff placements. This and more in our report on jobs.
The Great Resignation – Why You Could Lose 18% of Your Staff
The Great Resignation is well and truly here! According to a recent survey conducted by PwC, 18% of workers cited that they are “very or extremely likely” to change jobs within the year. Plus a further 32% saying they were “moderately or slightly” like to move on. So, what’s causing this great revolt?
The Exit Interview Questions You Need to Ask
Exit interviews will be more commonplace. With one in five employees expected to change jobs this year, you may have already lost some of your team. We share the questions you need to be asking in your exit interviews.
UK Report on Jobs – May 2022
Tighter labour market conditions lead to further rapid increases in starting pay, demand for staff remains robust and labour shortages lead to slower rise in staff placements. This and more in our report on jobs.
Onboarding IT Staff in 2022 – What You Need To Know
Onboarding IT staff correctly is one of the foundation building blocks in ensuring success when it comes to hiring. Often an area that is daily overlooked, it’s time that things changed! With the IT staff shortage reaching all areas of IT, businesses are starting to invest more in recruitment and retention. So don’t let your hiring process fall at the final hurdle. Our team share their top tips for onboarding IT staff in 2022.
UK Report on Jobs – March 2022
Softer increase in placements, vacancies reach an all-time high, candidate availability continues to decline and starting salary inflation hits a fresh record. This and more in our UK Report on Jobs for March.
Employment Law Changes – What HR Need to Know
Changes to National Minimum Wage, Gender Pay Gap Reporting and more in our top 4 changes to employment law this month.
UK Report on Jobs – February 2022
Slower rise in permanent and contractor placements, availability of staff falls at sharper rate, pay intensifies and vacancy growth accelerates. This and more in our UK Report on Jobs for February
6 Tips to Conduct a Successful Remote Interview
The remote interview is here to stay! Despite final restrictions now being lifted, remote interviews are still the first choice for hiring managers and candidates. Not only does it give more flexibility to the candidates, but it also allows you to screen faster and in a more structured way. With the current IT skill shortage, reducing your time to hire can make a big difference when it comes to securing the best IT talent.
The Contest for IT Talent Continues
IT talent has always been in high demand, but no more so than right now! We are now at the point where many companies are chasing the same scarce talent. This is why we are seeing double-digit pay increases in some areas of IT. But where does it end? And what about the companies that are unable to pay inflated salaries? What happens to them?