With Christmas just around the corner, it can often deter Candidates from continuing their job search when in fact, it’s can be a great time to secure a new role. Right now it's a real jobseeker's market with almost 1.3 million open job vacancies in the UK – there are more jobs available than ever. The unprecedented demand for skills has made it a candidate-led market and one which those looking for a new role can capitalise on.
As inflation has reached a 40 year all time high in 2022, the cost of living is the topic on everyone’s lips. With rising energy and fuel bills, not to mention the escalating price of a weekly shop in the supermarket, pockets are feeling the pinch.
Employers will be looking to significantly raise salaries in 2022 in a bid to address growing staff retention and recruitment challenges, according to the latest Labour Market Outlook report from the CIPD. Employers will also be looking at new ways to address the demand for flexible working and provide more training and development opportunities.
