Review of the UK Jobs Market – November
09 December 2024Welcome to our Review of the UK Jobs Market for November. 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: Higher payroll expenses weighing on recruitment decisions Pay growth remains modest in November Demand for […]
Review of the UK Jobs Market – October
08 November 2024Welcome to our Review of the UK Jobs Market for October. 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: Steepest decline in permanent staff placements since March Weakest rise in permanent starting pay since […]
Review of the UK Jobs Market – September
07 October 2024Welcome to our Review of the UK Jobs Market for September. 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 Permanent pay inflation softens during September Vacancy numbers continue to […]
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 […]