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The Real Cost of a Vacancy Isn't the Job Ad
LeadershipSep 21, 2026

The Real Cost of a Vacancy Isn't the Job Ad

An unfilled role can burn roughly £1,500 a week in lost output. Here's why the slowest cost in hiring is the decision, not the recruitment process.

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What a Recruitment Agency's 15-33% Fee Buys You
Hiring & Team BuildingSep 17, 2026

What a Recruitment Agency's 15-33% Fee Buys You

UK recruitment agencies typically charge 15-33% of the first-year salary. Here's what that fee covers, and when it earns its keep.

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UK Graduate Hiring Has Nearly Halved
Capacity & GrowthSep 14, 2026

UK Graduate Hiring Has Nearly Halved

Graduate vacancies dropped 45% in a year as AI eats entry-level work. For SMEs, that's not bad news, it's an undervalued talent pool nobody else is competing for.

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AI Isn't Your Excuse Not to Delegate
LeadershipSep 10, 2026

AI Isn't Your Excuse Not to Delegate

One in six UK employers expect AI to shrink their workforce. For founders, the real risk isn't AI, it's using it as a reason to keep doing everything yourself.

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Employment Tribunal Time Limits Just Doubled
Cost & RiskSep 7, 2026

Employment Tribunal Time Limits Just Doubled

From 1 October 2026, UK workers get six months, not three, to lodge most employment tribunal claims. Here's what that means for how you run terminations, grievances and paper trails.

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UK Hiring Confidence Just Hit a Record Low. Move Anyway
Capacity & GrowthSep 3, 2026

UK Hiring Confidence Just Hit a Record Low. Move Anyway

CIPD's latest outlook shows UK hiring confidence at its lowest since the pandemic, with over a third of employers cutting permanent recruitment. Here's why that's the moment to build, not freeze.

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