Thought Leadership

Finance talent won’t wait for you in 2026

Hiring challenges in accountancy and finance aren’t easing up - and they’re not a passing phase. The UK talent market is moving fast and organisations which continue to treat hiring as a cyclical, or purely transactional, activity will be left behind.

Feb 13, 2026

Creating an Effective Skills Ecosystem to Future-Proof UK Productivity

The UK continues to face a long-standing productivity challenge, with persistent skills shortages and mismatches impeding growth across all major sectors. Building a robust skills ecosystem is vital - not only to fill vacancies but to future-proof the economy against rapid technological change, an ageing workforce and shifting global labour dynamics.

Jun 16, 2025

Five big ideas that will shape recruitment in 2024

As we gear up for the year ahead, some interesting shifts are bubbling under in the working world. From the impact of AI to how job propositions are changing, we've dug into the nitty-gritty to give you the scoop on what to expect.

Jan 11, 2024

Transgender Awareness Week, 13-19 November 2023

My name is Leo, and I took away my mum’s only daughter…

Nov 13, 2023

How representation and inclusivity makes our business stronger

Black History Month throws a spotlight on the invaluable contributions of black people to British society.

Oct 20, 2023

Black History Month and female icons

What does Black History Month mean to me?

Oct 16, 2023

Unlocking youth potential – tackling the cost-of-living crisis

New research from The Prince’s Trust and LADbible Group provides a glimpse into how young people are feeling at the moment about their job prospects.

Sep 20, 2023

Setbacks for over-50s as ‘returnerships’ not to go ahead

The Government has confirmed that ‘returnerships’, the apprenticeship programme to entice the over 50s back into work announced in the spring budget, will only see older workers directed to existing schemes.

Sep 4, 2023

How has lockdown affected 2023’s graduates?

Over the next few months, employers will be recruiting recent university graduates into their first position following their degree

Aug 29, 2023

Climate change: rethinking how we recruit

Climate change is undeniably one of the most pressing challenges of our time and recent weather events have brought it to the forefront of peoples’ minds.

Aug 21, 2023

UK businesses rethink recruitment as A-Level results announced

The excitement and anticipation of young people anxiously waiting to receive their A-Level results is a rite of passage within the UK.

Aug 17, 2023

Learning Disability Week - Elaine Perry

A blog post is not the easiest thing to write for most people. Talking openly about yourself in a public forum does place you in a vulnerable position.

Jun 20, 2023

Learning Disability Week – living with dyslexia and dyscalculia

Hi, my name is Charlotte Durham and I’m a PR and Communications Executive at Pertemps Network Group.

Jun 15, 2023

Men’s Health Week – the pursuit of balance

Recently, there has been a significant shift in societal attitudes towards mental health, and men are increasingly recognising the importance of taking care of their emotional well-being.

Jun 14, 2023

How disclosing neurodiversity can lead to a better work environment

A sharp rise in diagnoses of neurodiversity among adults means many more workers, including senior leaders, will need to consider the potential impact on their jobs – and their bosses may have to adapt.

Mar 1, 2023

What are the benefits of hiring temporary employees?

We’ve recently held several workshops to focus on the temporary side of our business and one of the things discussed was that we are guilty of assuming businesses know the full benefit of hiring temporary staff.

Feb 2, 2023

The “Great Resignation” need not be a barrier to attracting and retaining the best talent

Whilst a lot is being made of the Great Resignation, companies can attract and retain the best talent if they take the right steps with their recruitment partner.

Sep 16, 2022