THE BROADBEAN BLOG

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

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“YOU DON’T TALK ABOUT MONEY” – BUT YOU SHOULD!

Posted: 19 July 2022

Pros and cons of salary information in job profiles 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…

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ACCOUNTING FIRMS HIT HARD BY LABOUR SHORTAGES

ACCOUNTING FIRMS HIT HARD BY LABOUR SHORTAGES

Posted: 01 July 2022

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 data from the world’s largest network…

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UK HEADING TOWARDS IT SKILLS SHORTAGE DISASTER

Posted: 28 June 2022

Application numbers in the IT sector reach concerning levels with recent data showing a 29% decline between May 2022 and June 2022, threatening sector growth as demand for tech skills soars. That’s according to the latest data…

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TOP 6 BENEFITS OF HAVING A DIVERSE WORKFORCE

Posted: 23 June 2022

I don’t think anyone can argue that our business world is in the midst of a revolution. There is the unknown ending of a global pandemic, going “to the office” now involves comfy slippers and the installation…

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Applicant Levels Reach New Lows In The Pharmaceutical Sector

Posted: 14 June 2022

The Latest Data Reveals More Is Needed To Attract Candidates To The Pharma Sector The pharmaceutical sector continues to fall short on job applicants with recent data showing a 41% decline between May 2022 and June 2022,…

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IT VACANCIES SLOW, BUT APPLICATIONS PLUMMET

IT vacancies slow, but applications plummet

Posted: 30 May 2022

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

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LOGISTICS AND TRANSPORTATION VACANCIES SLOW, WHILE APPLICATIONS PLUMMET

Logistics And Transportation Vaccines Slow, While Applications Plummet

Posted: 16 May 2022

While the latest ONS figures show that vacancies grew in the first quarter of this year, more recent data indicates that job numbers in logistics and transportation are beginning to slow, with figures dropping by 54% between March…

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Slowing Building & Construction Vacancies, Plummeting Applications

Posted: 02 May 2022

While the latest ONS figures show that job vacancies grew in the first quarter of this year, recent data indicates that building and construction vacancies are beginning to slow, with figures dropping 56% between March and April…

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THE UKS FASTEST GROWING JOB BOARD FOR DIVERSITY VACANCIES!

Posted: 27 September 2021

Who are DiverseJobsMatter? DiverseJobsMatter [DJM] is an inclusive job board and talent platform dedicated to ensuring that all candidates are unbiasedly considered during hiring processes. We are driven by passion, frustration, and a powerful sense of justice….

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SHUT OUT, FORCED OUT AND OVERLOOKED 55/REDEFINED LAUNCH NEW STUDY INTO ATTITUDES TO AGE IN EMPLOYMENT

Posted: 07 September 2021

A major new report by 55/Redefined and the charity UK age diversity charity ProAge.org finds those aged 55 and over feel increasingly feel ‘shut out, forced out and overlooked’ in employment. 55/Redefined are a new membership organisation…

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JOBS UP 10% AS CONFIDENCE RETURNS

Posted: 16 August 2021

Jobs up 10% as confidence returns Vacancies increase 10% week-on-week in the run up to Budget Jobs in the last week of February highest of 2021 so far Education and training reports 33% increase in vacancies as…

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DATA ON JOBS REVEALS EXTENT OF TALENT SHORTAGES: VACANCIES CLIMB BUT APPLICANTS TUMBLE

Posted: 30 July 2021

Data on jobs reveals extent of talent shortages: vacancies climb but applicants tumble  Job applications tumble quarter-on-quarter while vacancies continue to rise rapidly Retail sector feeling worst effect of talent shortages Businesses in the UK are continuing to contend…

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