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JF Recruitment December Newsletter

It’s December already! As another year draws to a close, we’d like to start this month by saying thank you to all our clients and wishing you a happy and healthy Christmas and New Year.

What are Candidates Looking For?

Candidates are no longer looking for superficial perks of a job, they are looking for meaningful perks that cover the essentials.

Candidates don’t want:

  • Trendy offices (beer fridges, pool tables, televisions etc.)
  • Magazine subscriptions
  • Multi discount platforms
  • Bike to work scheme

Candidates want:

  • Elevated Pension contributions
  • A bus or fuel allowance for travel
  • Financial security for family members if they get sick or die
  • Help towards energy or wifi costs for homeworkers
  • Remote work opportunities (home/hybrid)
  • Flexible working
  • Additional holiday entitlement (loyalty rewards or potential to buy additional)

What to do for the new year:

There are three things for you to start your 2023 recruitment plans.

Assess wellbeing policies (mental health, menopause, equality, diversity etc.)
Make sure staff are paid at market rate and feel valued
Evaluate predictions, growth and contingency plans to establish needs and create a target plan

For more information about how JF Recruitment can help! Contact us today.

JFR NEWS

As the year draws to a close, we’ve been reflecting on what a year it has been. 2022 has been busier than ever for JF Recruitment.

We’ve worked on some of our biggest candidate projects, supporting new and existing clients. And we’ve placed a record number of permanent candidates. We can’t wait to see what next year holds.

Our team has also had personal successes.

Jo moved house and can’t wait to start decorating.

Faye got engaged and is planning her wedding for December 2023.

And Claire got married, whilst also finding time to publish three children’s books!

CANDIDATE SPOTLIGHT

Senior Practice Accountant – £40 – 45k Ellesmere Port

  • Degree 2:1, BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance, ACCA Practising Certificate, ACCA Qualification – first time passes
  • Preparation and review of accounts and tax returns for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
  • Preparation and review of self-assessment and corporation tax returns
  • Preparation of VAT Returns and payroll including completion of year end P11, P14, P35
  • Represented clients during HMRC enquiries and investigations
  • Successfully agreed Settlement figures with HMRC saving clients’ £000,s in tax and NIC

TRENDING NEWS

  • More than 100 UK companies have made a permanent move to a 4-day week
  • National living wage will be increased to £10.42
  • Barratt Homes gives staff second £1,000 cost-of-living payment
  • National Grid rules out UK-wide blackout plan
  • Plans underway for Liverpool hosts of Eurovision 2023

Just for LOLS

Jobs we’re glad aren’t a thing any more…

Billy Boy – these were the young apprentices of trades folk who would essentially be there to make the tea. Thank goodness our apprentices are given more responsibility in today’s world.

Fun Fact

A whole orange will float on water but sinks if you peel it.

Jo’s TOP TIPS

Recruit outside the box!

If you have a role to fill, it’s easy to think of finding a carbon copy of yourself. However, our clients have had great success either recruiting outside of their industry, recruiting a young person with no experience or an ex service/care professional.

So why take a chance?

  • Gain a fresh perspective on your industry
  • Graduates quick with tech
  • Focussed on future development not only for themselves but your business

Want to discuss further? Contact us