Recruiter News - May / June 2026

In this issue: Summer has finally arrived! | 5 Tips to Help You Recruit | Did you know? | Are you looking to grow your team? | Bath Spa Uni - Open for Business | Made Smarter | Connect to Work: Fully-funded recruitment support | Recruit Now |

Summer has finally arrived!

I sit here writing this as the UK is about to break May temperature records. Let's hope this is the start of a glorious summer 😎

Summer term exams are finished for finalists: grading is underway, and those final results are imminent. For those finalists that haven't already got a job, the hunt is really on. So, 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 latest ONS Labour Market data shows unemployment is at 5%, with vacancies falling and the number of economically inactive rising.

The British Chambers of Commerce's expectation is that it will rise this year as business uncertainty grows amid the UK’s political unrest and the Iran War.

Labour costs remain a key concern for business.

Bath Spa Uni - Open for Business

On 3 June, Bath Spa University is opening its doors for BSU: Open for Business - a value-packed half-day event designed specifically for businesses looking to grow, hire and solve real challenges.

• Learn how to hire business-ready talent
• Access expertise, facilities and funding
• Upskill your team for long-term resilience
• Solve real business challenges.

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Made Smarter

Made Smarter supports manufacturing SMEs to become digitally ready and adopt the latest technologies, from automation and data systems to advanced manufacturing tools, with fully-funded expert support, training, and the opportunity to apply for a grant of up to £20,000.

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Connect to Work: Fully-funded recruitment support

Connect to Work is helping employers across the West of England recruit, develop, and retain talented people who face barriers to employment, such as long-term health conditions, disabilities, and other challenges that make finding or staying in work difficult.

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