Industry & Company News

So how did you spend you Platinum Jubilee weekend this year? We have collated a number of images from all the lovely local community events we all went to. We would love to hear what you did and what your favourite bits were!

Economic uncertainty continues as intentions to hire temporary staff decline. In March-May 2022, business confidence in the UK economy fell by 12 percentage points from the previous rolling quarter to net: -39. This was driven by a decline in the sentiment in both April and May (net: -46 and net: -44 respectively).Employers’ confidence in making hiring and investment decisions fell by four percentage points, to net: -7. This is the fourth consecutive rolling quarter where the sentiment declined and the second that it was in negative territory. Read the full article within.

The latest KPMG and REC, UK Report on Jobs survey, compiled by S&P Global, pointed to a further slowdown in hiring activity midway through the second quarter. Recruiters noted the softest upturns in permanent placements and temp billings since early-2021, with a number of panellists stating that candidate shortages had hampered their ability to fill roles. Overall candidate availability continued to fall sharply, albeit at the weakest rate since January. Read the full article within.

As businesses continue to post job adverts, out of work candidates are in short supply, but how can employers adapt and respond to attract candidates and fill those vacancies. Read the full article within.

Thewlis Graham Associates are delighted to announce that Stephen Cartwright has been appointed as the new Under Treasurer for Gray's Inn. We are very pleased to have worked with Gray's Inn on this new appointment.