The Impact of the 4-Day Working Week on FM
12 September 2024With the Labour Party considering the implementation of a 4-day working week, facilities managers across the UK are contemplating how this shift could impact their operations. As a leading facilities management recruitment agency, Catch 22 is uniquely positioned to provide expert insights on this potential transition. This blog will explore the concept of a 4-day […]
Review of the UK Jobs Market – August
09 September 2024Welcome to our Review of the UK Jobs Market for August. Each month, we share market insight on the state of the UK jobs market. You can either read our short blog, or see our infographic. The main findings were: Staff appointments continue to fall during August Slower growth in permanent staff pay Staff demand […]
Review of the UK Jobs Market – July
09 August 2024Welcome to our Review of the UK Jobs Market for July. Each month, we share market insight on the state of the UK jobs market. You can either read our short blog, or see our infographic. The main findings were: Staff appointment continue to fall Pay rates up again, albeit at slower rates Further uplift […]
Should You Play The Counter-Offer Game in Facilities Management?
07 August 2024In facilities management, retaining top talent is as crucial as the state-of-the-art technology that powers our buildings. The moment a star member of your facilities management team hands in their resignation, a whirlwind of thoughts hits you. Is a counter-offer the right move? While it seems like an immediate fix, the strategic implications for your […]
Review of the UK Jobs Market – June
08 July 2024Welcome to our Review of the UK Jobs Market for June. Each month, we share market insight on the state of the UK jobs market. You can either read our short blog, or see our infographic. The main findings were: Candidates placed in permanent positions falls again Fastest rise in permanent pay for eight months […]
From Field Ops to Facilities Ops: Saluting Our Forces on Armed Forces Day
27 June 2024In the spirit of camaraderie and shared strength, we’ve sat down with one of our own team legends, Alex Crossley—who’s traded his military boots for wingtips in the world of facilities management (FM) recruitment. Here’s the lowdown on what skills transfer from one to the other and why recruitment is the go-to career after service. […]
Review of the UK Jobs Market – May
10 June 2024Welcome to our Review of the UK Jobs Market for May. Each month, we share market insight on the state of the UK jobs market. You can either read our short blog, or see our infographic. The main findings were: May sees weaker decline in placements Further uplift in pay rates Staff vacancies down only […]
From the Ground Up – Building a Culture of Well-being in Facilities Management
07 June 2024You know, when we think about the heroes of facilities management , our minds often conjure up images of these tireless professionals juggling tasks and ensuring everything runs smoothly. But behind the efficiency and the hard hats, there’s an aspect of their lives that doesn’t always get the headline it deserves: wellbeing. During Men’s Health […]
Review of the UK Jobs Market – April
09 May 2024Welcome to our Review of the UK Jobs Market for April. Each month, we share market insight on the state of the UK jobs market. You can either read our short blog, or see our infographic. The main findings were: Slower falls in permanent and temporary staff appointments Pay rates improve in April Slower falls […]
Celebrating World FM Day: Igniting Your Career with Catch 22’s Wisdom
03 May 2024Hello to all you brilliant minds and hard workers in the facilities management world! As we gear up to celebrate World FM Day, it’s time we rolled out the red carpet and turned the spotlight on you—the driving force behind the seamless operations of our everyday environments. Here at Catch 22, we’ve been the UK’s […]