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'Reading Number 1 City is The Business Magazine’s special supplement on the development and success of the conurbation – home to fast-growing companies in sectors from technology to professional services.' We're proud to announce and share Chris Goulding's feature in the July/August supplement edition of The Business Magazine that is focused on Reading's fast growth towards ...

Bigger firms imposing ‘grossly unfair’ terms on payments, says IoD The Institute of Directors have been very vocal in their criticism of large corporations lengthy settlement terms and the dire impact it has on SME organisations. Their recent survey found 52pc of members have faced issues of delays in the past year. Poor organisation at the customer’s end was blamed by 31pc ...

There is absolutely no truth to the theory that ‘temps & contractors are people who can’t get permanent jobs!’ US Staffing Association research found that: 88% of all candidates felt that contract work made them ‘more employable’ 23 % of candidates had NO interest in traditional permanent employment 65% of contractors said they improved their skills through the variety of as...

It’s often stated that temporary & contract workers are more expensive than their permanent counterparts however its usually the case that employers overlook the costs of employing someone directly that are incorporated in an ‘all inclusive’ hourly or daily rate If a company employs someone directly they have the additional cost of National Insurance, company paid benefits s...

In the modern era of job boards, LinkedIn, web portals and transactional hiring processes, face-to-face meetings between candidates and recruiters have become far less common. There are many benefits to these meetings for both sides; it’s certainly worth taking an hour out of your diary to venture down to a cafe or bar, particularly if the recruiter is willing to come to you...

There is a degree of conflict between regulation and the open labour market that currently operates in the UK and more importantly the emerging preferences of ‘Millennials’ and beyond who desire a more flexible way of working and see careers as being beyond the traditional structure that has existed for decades. IR35 regulations that were tightened and implemented in the Pub...

On May 25th the long awaited GDPR regulations become a reality. In recent weeks there has been a flurry of activity and press coverage with almost every online consumer receiving a vast number of emails asking for consent to hold and use your data or in some cases to confirm they are removing you from their database due to periods of inactivity. Is the recruitment industry a...

Our Human Resources Division is in its 10th year of operation and continues to thrive and build on its successful partnerships and contacts. At Wade Macdonald, our main aim is to exceed client and candidate expectations and are on hand to support and guide both through the recruitment process. We have supported a broad range of businesses in building their teams on a permane...

Data Science is a commonly misunderstood term. Its' presence in the market is becoming more commonplace with the evolution of technology and with the growing realisation that managing, mining, recording and analysing data is commercially critical. Therefore, the requirement for Data Science professionals is growing. Often it’s a challenge for businesses to find the right can...

For employers, utilising temporary or contract professionals ensures they have the right talent on board at the right time, but how does it work for you? It gives you the opportunity to experience different industries, new technology, a variety of roles and take control of your working schedule to support you in all the other things you do when you’re not working, like being...