Review of the UK Jobs Market – May 2026
08 June 2026Welcome 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: Market uncertainty drives quicker reduction in permanent staff hiring Overall demand for staff falls at […]
Before You Resign – A Quick Checklist for FM Professionals
29 May 2026So you’ve decided it’s time to move on. Maybe you’ve been offered a new role, or perhaps you’re just ready for a change. Either way, it’s an exciting time. But before you march into your manager’s office and hand over that resignation letter, it’s worth taking a breath and making sure you’ve got everything in […]
Review of the UK Jobs Market – April 2026
12 May 2026Welcome 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: Stronger, but modest decline in permanent placements… …while temp billings expand for first time in […]
Why Managing Salary Expectations is Key to Hiring Success in Facilities Management
27 April 2026Recruitment in the Facilities Management (FM) industry can sometimes feel like navigating a maze, especially when it comes to salary expectations. On one side, you have candidates with their own ideas of what they’re worth. On the other, you’re balancing budgets and trying to stay competitive in a tight employment market. If those two sides […]
How the April 2026 Employment Rights Changes May Impact FM Employers
27 March 2026April 2026 is set to bring significant updates to UK employment laws – changes that Facilities Management (FM) businesses will need to factor into their day-to-day operations. From strengthened sick pay rights to tougher redundancy rules and a new enforcement body, these developments will affect how FM employers manage their people, especially in sectors with […]
Review of the UK Jobs Market – February 2026
09 March 2026Welcome to our Review of the UK Jobs Market for February. 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: Permanent staff appointment fall at weakest rate for nearly three years Demand for staff declines […]
Why Temporary Staff Need More Than Just Skills to Succeed
19 February 2026Facilities Management (FM) recruitment is fast-paced. Whether you need someone to step in at short notice or fill a temporary gap, it’s important to act quickly, but speed alone doesn’t guarantee success. Over time, many FM companies have learned the hard way that technical skills simply aren’t enough when it comes to temporary staff. It’s […]
Review of the UK Jobs Market – January 2026
09 February 2026Welcome to our Review of the UK Jobs Market for January. 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: Downturn in permanent staff hiring eases Softest rise in candidate availability for a year Pay […]
Why Prompt and Clear CV Feedback is Key to Successful Recruitment
21 January 2026Let’s talk about CV feedback. Hiring the right people in Facilities Management with a facilities management recruitment agency is about teamwork, and a big part of that is how employers provide feedback during the recruitment process. At Catch 22, our Recruitment Team has noticed a growing challenge: some clients are taking longer than expected to […]