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Interserve in administration: Workforce lessons to be learnt from large service providers

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Following the heavily-publicised liquidation of FM giant Carillion last year, serious questions were raised about the outsourcing industry, and particularly the government’s reliance on the outsourcing of important public services. It seems these fundamental questions may be asked again with the recent news that the support services titan Interserve has gone into administration. Razor thin […]

The cream of the crop – Tips on how to attract the top talent.

Posted in Candidate, Facilities Management, Maxwell Stephens, Recruitment

In the modern recruitment world, candidates are spoilt for choice when it comes to searching for their perfect job. So much choice in fact, that it is becoming increasingly difficult for employers to stand out from the crowd and attract the top talent. Savvy top-tier professionals know what they are worth, and can afford to […]

Are traditional recruitment principles becoming extinct?

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Advanced shortlisting algorithms, data-driven segmentation, Artificial Intelligence. You may not fully understand all the lingo, but it is clear that technological advancements have had a huge impact on the way recruitment is done. With recruitment technology becoming more refined and sophisticated with each passing day, it begs the question whether there is an over reliance […]

2019: Glass half empty? The glass is full at Maxwell Stephens

Posted in Candidate, Facilities Management, Facilities News, Maxwell Stephens

If the media is to be believed, 2019 could be a very challenging year for the UK. With the ever-present threat of Brexit on the near horizon, it seems the nation is gripped by uncertainty of what the future will bring. This uncertainty seems to have infected areas of the job market too. According to […]

New Year, New Job?

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For many people, the new year provides an opportunity for a fresh start and the chance to make positive changes in their life. Whether that’s finally joining the gym (for the first fortnight in January at least), or making the decision to leave a job that you’re unhappy in. If this is you then rest […]

Happy New Year? – FM insights from Elliott Chase

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A new year is traditionally a cause for celebration, marked by optimism, determination and positive thinking. How long all that lasts, of course, is another matter. And this year there’s a question mark over whether any of it even gets started. If you follow the news – and it’s hard not to these days – […]