Recruiter News - July 2023

In this issue: "A critical shortage of workforce skills" says British Chambers of Commerce| ICYMI: What the University marking and assessment boycott means for employers | Improving your LinkedIn, SEO & Website Presence | New 'Find a Grant' service for accessing government support |British Business Bank launches South West Investment Fund | Amazon Launchpad Innovation Awards | Recruit with Gradsouthwest

"A critical shortage of workforce skills" says British Chambers of Commerce

The economic shocks of Brexit, Covid-19, the 'cost of living crisis' and inflation have created tough trading conditions and intense competition for skills.

If you are looking to fill skills gaps, expand your workforce, or replace those leaving there is only really one source of new recruits - those entering the workforce from education for the first time.

So if you are thinking of recruiting this year's finishers now is the time to advertise - before it's too late and they are all taken.

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ICYMI: What the University marking and assessment boycott means for employers

📣 This is important so we are running the article again - in case you missed it last month!

145 UK universities are affected by the University and College Union (UCU) member Marking and Assessment Boycott. This means is that some University staff have not been taking part in activities relating to assessment, including the marking of student work.

This means some students at some Universities are being awarded a University Degree with the title or classification pending.

Employers who have made offers conditional on an impacted student’s final degree classification, may have to make contingency plans.

Please stay mindful that impacted students have been placed in a difficult situation through no fault of their own.

Improving your LinkedIn, SEO & Website Presence

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New 'Find a Grant' service for accessing government support

The government's new 'Find a Grant' service will make it easier for organisations to find grants and cut time spent on grant applications.

Each year the government awards over £50 billion in general grant funding. The service offers a free central place for businesses, individuals and organisations to find and apply for government grants.

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British Business Bank launches South West Investment Fund

The British Business Bank has launched the £200m South West Investment Fund aimed at fostering growth and prosperity for small businesses across the South West of England.

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Amazon Launchpad Innovation Awards

Do you create cutting-edge products that bring innovation into the everyday, building a better future for us all?

Apply for a chance to win the Amazon Launchpad Innovation Awards and discover the dream boost that could launch your start-up sky-high.

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