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 […]
Writing Your Facilities Management CV for Maximum Impact
17 May 2024If you’re stepping into the fast-paced facilities management world or looking to climb the next rung on your career ladder, you know how important it is to have a CV that doesn’t just speak – it shouts about how amazing you are. At Catch 22, we understand that whether you’re applying for a technical role, […]
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 […]
Tackling Stress in Facilities Management
10 April 2024Working in the world of facilities management, you’ve likely had your fair share of those edge-of-your-seat moments. Maybe it was that late-night call about a busted water pipe or juggling multiple contractors with only one you to go around. Trust us, we get it. At Catch 22, we’ve seen it all throughout our 40 years […]
Review of the UK Jobs Market – March
08 April 2024Welcome to our Review of the UK Jobs Market for March. 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: Recruitment activity continues to decline in March Permanent staff pay growth lowest in over three […]