THE BROADBEAN BLOG

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

HAS THE HIRING SPIKE REACHED ITS PEAK? DATA SHOWS DROP IN VACANCIES

HAS THE HIRING SPIKE REACHED ITS PEAK? DATA SHOWS DROP IN VACANCIES

Posted: 16 May 2023

While the latest ONS figures show that vacancies grew in the first quarter of this year, more recent data indicates that job numbers are beginning to slow, with figures down 55% between March and April 2022. With application…

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INTRODUCING… OUR NEW INTEGRATION WITH COMMS BUSINESS JOBS!

Posted: 03 May 2023

Calling all Broadbean users in the IT Sector: Comms Business, a leading media brand for the UK’s ICT Channel, have integrated with Broadbean. The team are very excited to announce the upcoming launch of their own recruitment…

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HAPPY COLLEAGUES DON’T QUIT: HOW TO STRENGTHEN EMPLOYEE LOYALTY

Posted: 17 April 2023

Thanks to the current labour market situation, committed and well-trained specialists have bright prospects and can choose from an oversupply of vacancies. Many take advantage of the situation and plan to change employers to improve their careers….

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3 WAYS TO NAIL CANDIDATE SOURCING FOR RECRUITERS

Posted: 10 April 2023

Most recruiters waste up to a third of their week sourcing without a structured process only to miss out on great candidates and potential fees. In this competitive candidate market, you need to have an effective approach…

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MAXIMISE APPLICANT FEEDBACK WITH THE USE OF SEO OPTIMISATION

Posted: 29 March 2023

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. In order for one to…

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Navigating the Tech Job Landscape: Insights into the 20% Decrease and Layoffs of 2022

Posted: 28 March 2023

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 the…

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Talent Scarcity Persists Despite Strong Vacancies: Data Insights

Posted: 28 March 2023

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. That’s according to new research – Feeling the Pain: jobs hold firm but recovery will…

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WELCOME TO 2023! THREE GOOD RESOLUTIONS FOR YOUR TALENT SEARCH

Posted: 17 January 2023

Do you feel that too? The need to just shake off the lethargy of the holidays and start again. After the necessary recovery from a busy and eventful year, our batteries are now recharged. In this positive spirit of optimism,…

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10 KEY RECRUITMENT METRICS YOU NEED TO TRACK

Posted: 13 January 2023

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 improving it. In this blog, Broadbean discusses the ten best…

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HOW CAN ANALYTICS HELP IMPROVE YOUR RECRUITMENT STRATEGY?

Posted: 09 January 2023

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. Data & analysis can provide you with this competitive advantage,…

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MERRY RECRUITING! WHY THE SEARCH FOR TALENT IS WORTHWHILE RIGHT NOW

Posted: 20 December 2022

Silent Night? Are you kidding me? As we turn to a new 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…

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TALENT POOLS – THE REFRESHMENT FOR YOUR RECRUITING

Posted: 01 August 2022

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 start-finish run are giving away valuable…

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