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Here is where we display the latest news, insights and advice from Broadbean on the recruitment and technology industry

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Spring cleaning for your job advertisements: Generate more applicant feedback with SEO optimization!

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As you know, the first impression counts! For applicants, the job advertisement is usually the first point of contact. Within just a few seconds, it either sparks interest or is immediately forgotten.…

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Tech jobs down 20% in latter months of 2022 as layoffs took hold

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Vacancies across the IT sector fell in the latter months of 2022 as tech layoffs impacted the talent landscape. That’s according to new research – Feeling the pain: jobs hold firm but recovery will be slow -  from Broadbean Technology.

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Data reveals vacancies held strong last year despite economic climate, but talent scarcities remain

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Despite the uncertain economic climate last year, vacancies were at record numbers, jumping from 2.3 million in 2021 to 2.6 million in 2022

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Welcome to 2023! Three good resolutions for your talent search

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Do you feel that too? The need to just shake off the lethargy of the holidays and start again. Here are three good resolutions that will make your recruiting more successful in 2023.

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10 Key Recruitment Metrics You Need To Track

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There’s no question that recruitment metrics are important. By tracking key recruitment metrics, you can gain valuable insights into your recruitment process and make data-driven decisions about…

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How Can Analytics Help Improve Your Recruitment Strategy?

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Recruitment analytics are increasingly indispensable as advanced, practical tools for recruitment. In a highly competitive hunt for talent, you need something that will give you an edge.

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Merry Recruiting! Why the search for talent is worthwhile right now

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Silent Night? Are you kidding me? Around the turn of the year, job exchanges are traditionally booming. So for recruiters, it's time to step on the gas again before Christmas, even if you're already thinking about the stuffed turkey on the table.

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Talent Pools – The Refreshment For Your Recruiting

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Many believe that the search for new employees begins with the job advertisement and ends with the signing of the employment contract. Not correct. Companies that still see the candidate journey as a…

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Shortage of white-collar staff reaches breaking point

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Application numbers in white-collar jobs are at breaking point with recent data showing a 35% decline between May 2022 and June 2022. That’s according to the latest data from the world’s largest…

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Latest data reveals more is needed to attract candidates to the pharma sector

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The pharmaceutical sector continues to fall short on job applicants with recent data showing a 41% decline in people applying for vacancies between May 2022 and June 2022, threatening the UK’s status…

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"You don't talk about money" - But you should!

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As far as salary transparency is concerned, there is anything but open communication. While applicants are usually expected to make a concrete statement about salary expectations at an early stage, employers like to keep a low profile until the end.

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Accounting firms hit hard by labour shortages

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Application numbers in the accountancy sector have reached concerning low levels with recent data showing a 33% decline in candidates between May 2022 and June 2022. That’s according to the latest…

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