Welcome to our October blog – as I’m writing this I have realised for the first time that it is in fact, way over half way through the month already. This seems a recurring theme at the moment, time slipping by without notice– most of us have barely finished processing the chaos of 2020, let alone being prepared for 2022 in a couple of months.

This notion of speeding up is also reflected in recruitment; the industry is moving so quickly at the moment that since the last week in August there has been a 36% increase in active job advert postings, reaching a record high in the first week of October of a whopping 2.29 million active postings in the UK.

If you are currently trying to recruit for a position within your business it may feel that you are struggling for suitable candidates as a reflection of the number of vacancies, the market is moving so quickly that there truly is no time to waste with finding that perfect candidate. This is where a recruitment agency can add real value; here at JR Personnel we have candidates registered with us already, before you have even started looking.

With time speeding by so rapidly I will be making a conscious effort to try and slow down and appreciate the beginning of the “holiday season” (apologies for the Americanism), as we approach Halloween, bonfire night and Christmas which is looming ever closer and try to make the most of this special time of year. If you're looking to slow down too do get in touch with us on 01509 211 211 or by emailing [email protected] to discuss any vacancies you may need help filling and we would be happy to help.