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9th October What Does It Really Cost to Hire a Temp? Hiring a temp isn’t just the hourly wage. Holiday pay, NI, pension, compliance, and agency support all add up — here’s the real breakdown of what you’re paying for.

7th October What Does It Really Cost to Hire a Contractor in Life Sciences? Hiring a life science contractor in the UK? Here’s what a typical £600/day rate really includes — from pay and statutory costs to compliance, admin and agency support.

3rd June 2025 Labour Market Update – What It Means for Candidates and Employers in England The KPMG and REC Report on Jobs (May 2025) gives us a strong sense of where the market is heading.

7th May 6 Proven Ways to Improve Employee Engagement in Today’s Workplace At Harris Lord, we’ve seen first-hand how employee engagement directly impacts productivity, retention, and overall business performance

21st April Delivering the NHS 10-Year Plan: How the UK Life Sciences Sector Will Drive Success, and What This Means for Recruitment As the NHS embarks on the next phase of its long-term transformation, the recently re-emphasised NHS 10-Year Plan is poised to reshape how healthcare is delivered in the UK.

1st April Why Menopause Matters in the Workplace With women over 50 now the fastest-growing workforce demographic, it’s time for employers to acknowledge menopause as a key workplace consideration.

5th March Why your LinkedIn profile matters In today’s job market, your LinkedIn profile is just as important as your CV, if not more so.

24th January AI in Recruitment: The Pros and Cons Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the recruitment industry, offering new ways to streamline processes and enhance hiring decisions.

25th November From Temporary to Permanent: How to Retain Temp Workers and Build a Reliable Talent Pipeline Temporary workers are essential for many businesses, offering flexibility to meet project demands and cover busy periods.

4th November How to Position Yourself for the Best Roles in the Current Climate The UK job market is evolving rapidly, and competition for the best roles is stronger than ever.

9th October How to Build an Effective People Strategy for a Scaling Organisation Scaling a organisation presents unique challenges and opportunities.

23rd September Making the Most of the Final Quarter: Top 5 Career Goals to Focus On As we enter the final quarter of the year, it’s the perfect time to reflect on your professional journey and set yourself up for success.

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