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Capturing and using customer feedback is often helpful for adjusting our processes and services. When clients and candidates are happy and feel they have had a positive experience, they often come back, and they are more likely to refer others too. As a testament to our ability to deliver successful placements, more than two-thirds of our clients are repeat customers. Read how we capture and monitor feedback within.

The latest KPMG and REC, UK Report on Jobs survey signalled a further steep increase in hiring activity at the start of 2022. Permanent placement growth eased slightly since December, however, while the upturn in temp billings gathered pace. The overall availability of candidates deteriorated at a quicker pace in January, driven by a steeper fall in permanent staff supply. Robust demand for workers and scarce candidates led to further marked upward pressure on rates of starting pay. Starting salaries increased at the third-fastest pace on record, while temp pay growth remained sharp despite easing to a seven-month low. Vacancies data meanwhile showed that demand for workers continued to rise at a historically sharp pace, despite overall growth edging down to its lowest for nine months.

When you work in an office or attend a professional conference or seminar, networking is simple. When you gather in the break room, attend office meetings and external events, you naturally form connections and relationships with colleagues and other professionals. For people working remotely, networking may take more effort, but it is not out of reach. Read the full article within.

JobsOutlook is our monthly survey detailing the hiring intentions of UK employers, featuring analysis of workforce demand and candidate shortages across all sectors. This survey includes data from 600 employers about their short and medium-term plans for hiring permanent and temporary staff. You can read the full report within. REC - Jobs Outlook - February 2022: Early signs of recovery in employer confidence as Omicron recedes