Recruiter News - Easter 2026

In this issue: Happy Easter from Gradsouthwest | 5 Tips to Help You Recruit | Did you know? | Are you looking to grow your team? | Employment Rights Act 2025: Key measures and employer actions | Help to Grow | Practical support to boost digital productivity | Recruit Now |

Happy Easter from Gradsouthwest

It's been a long winter, and I am very much looking forward to spring weather properly appearing and warmer days ahead.

If you haven't got your adverts live for hiring the Class of 2026 then you need to get a move on!

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5 Tips to Help You Recruit

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Did you know?

The British Chambers of Commerce Quarterly Recruitment Outlook shows:

- Recruitment difficulties eased slightly in Q4; however, 70% still report problems hiring staff

- Firms are struggling to invest in staff training

- Labour costs remain the biggest cost pressure for businesses

Employment Rights Act 2025: Key measures and employer actions

Get ahead of the Employment Rights Act 2025 with a clear breakdown of the reforms set to reshape sick pay, dismissal rules, family rights and worker protections through 2026–27.

Online event from the UK Government's Business Growth Service on 23 APRIL 2026.

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🎓 Help to Grow

Help to Grow, a 12-week leadership and management course, is coming back to Exeter. 5 of the sessions are in-person at Exeter Science Park and 7 are delivered online via Zoom.

Delivered by The University of Exeter Business School, this practical course uses a combination of online and face-to-face sessions taught by subject matter experts. In 12 weeks, participants cover a host of topics including strategy, marketing, digital transformation, financial & people management.

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Practical support to boost digital productivity

The government-backed programme is being launched to help sole traders and SMEs boost productivity through smarter digital adoption.

Whether you need support building a website, or guidance around AI, Tech Adoption for Growth offers free, practical, and impartial support designed to help you make the most of your technology.

Open for businessesin Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, Gloucestershire, North Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire.

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