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Our Talent Attractions series is back! You’ve come to the right place if you’re looking to put a face to a name, take a peek behind the PRS curtain, or get some insights into life at a busy recruitment business.  This time, we’re catching up with PRS Associate Director, Glenn Steed, to get the scoop…

“Need help crafting the perfect CV? Contact a member of our team who will be happy to support you!” Does this sound familiar? Many job seekers turn to recruiters for help and guidance in securing that perfect role but can sometimes fail to receive it.  Unfortunately, some unscrupulous recruiters don’t have their candidate’s best interests…

This month, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported the UK’s unemployment rate dropped to its lowest since 1974. While falling unemployment levels is welcome news, there remains a huge talent shortage across many sectors. The ONS revealed that job vacancies rose to a record 1,295,000 between February and April 2022, an increase of 33,700…

Welcome back to our Talent Attraction series, where we get to know members of the PRS team to find out more about who they are and what makes them tick. This time we were joined by PRS rising star and Permanent Tech Manager Junior Akinyemi, who talks about his recruitment journey, the unique PRS culture…

Recessions, emerging technology and changing trends have seen the recruitment industry evolve dramatically over the last two decades, and Dave Haxell has been there for all of it. Joining PRS back in 2001 with a background in engineering, Dave has developed a reputation for his honest and transparent approach, which has seen him establish long-term…

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), work is good for our mental health. It helps us feel valued, creates a steady routine and structure, boosts our sense of identity and, crucially, provides a source of income.  However, the pandemic has shifted the world of work, both in terms of how we work and our…

Regional Director Sue Gaffney and Technical Team Leader Matt Soulsby have been part of the PRS family for 10 years now. While we like to highlight our long-servers and high-achievers individually, Sue and Matt have a long and connected career history, and given they get referred to as the Ant and Dec of recruitment, we…

According to November figures from the ONS, the total job-to-job moves in the UK between July and September 2021 increased to a record high of 979,000. Analysts say these moves were primarily driven by people opting to leave rather than being dismissed, suggesting that workers feel more empowered than ever to explore new opportunities. Since…

With job vacancies reaching a record high in the UK, organisations are increasingly reliant on temporary workers to fill widening skills gaps.  For many recruiters, these industry-wide skills shortages have created a sense of urgency and accelerated the rate at which interim workers are sourced and placed.  While time-to-place is crucial at PRS, especially for…

If you haven’t noticed, it’s a candidate-driven market out there. Companies that placed hiring strategies on the back-burner in 2020 have picked up where they left off, and the race to secure the best talent on the market has never been fiercer.  For skilled candidates, it’s a great position to be in as there are…