Ascendant Recruitment

05/09/2025

With over 22 years’ experience, Ascendant Recruitment has seen a lot of changes in the workplace.

Now we’re five years on from the upheaval of lockdowns during the pandemic. You might think is here to stay. However, almost half of UK companies now say they expect to see all employees working on-site within 12 months. That’s despite one in 10 confirming this policy has already caused .

If you’re planning to bring everyone back to the workplace, we’ve got some tips that might help.

Find out more in the latest blog from Ascendant Recruitment.

https://www.ascendantrecruitment.co.uk/blog/will-your-return-to-office-policy-work/

Is your return-to-office policy leading to disagreements with employees and resignations? We have some tips to help things run smoothly.

06/08/2025

Artificial intelligence or tools have changed things in all sorts of ways.

From designing wines to recreating ancient music, you can feel the impact of AI almost everywhere.

AI is a useful tool to simplify administration, automate processes and analyse information. It was inevitable it would have an impact on .

The latest blog from Ascendant Recruitment looks at some of the pros and cons.

https://www.ascendantrecruitment.co.uk/blog/is-ai-improving-recruitment/

AI is a useful tool to simplify administration, automate processes and analyse information, so it’s inevitable it will have an impact on recruitment.

13/06/2025

‘Career catfishing’ and ‘ghosting’ trends have started to cause some ripples in the market.

Although previously associated with young people, these trends are seeping into the older workforce too.

A recent survey found over one third of Generation Z employees had accepted a job but failed to arrive. That compares to a quarter of millennials and one in 10 Generation X employees.

About the same proportions have left their jobs without officially resigning.

For employers these changes have started to feel chaotic.

See the latest blog from Ascendant Recruitment to discover more.

https://www.ascendantrecruitment.co.uk/blog/why-don’t-new-recruits-turn-up-for-work/

Career catfishing and ghosting trends were previously associated with young people, but they seem to have spread to the older workforce too. Find out more.

02/12/2024

Last month the government published the Employment Rights Bill which is part of its Plan to Make Work Pay.

It includes 28 reforms intended to modernise and improve job security, productivity, and pay. From our experience most good employers will respond constructively to the proposals in the Bill.

We decided to review the changes and what they will mean for employers.

Find out more in the latest blog from Ascendant Recruitment.

https://www.ascendantrecruitment.co.uk/blog/is-the-employment-rights-bill-good-for-business/

In October 2024 the government published the Employment Rights Bill. It’s intended to improve job security, productivity, and pay. See our overview.

24/10/2024

A recent survey found that almost two thirds of employees are passive job seekers.

This means they’re open to opportunities but aren’t actively job hunting.

For employers proactive involves building a pipeline of quality candidates ready to fill vacancies when they arise.

In a LinkedIn survey, 84% of recruiters said they now engage with passive candidates for all employee levels, not just for senior appointments.

Find out more in the latest blog from Ascendant Recruitment.

https://www.ascendantrecruitment.co.uk/blog/do-you-have-a-proactive-recruitment-strategy/

06/09/2024

The latest figures show the number of has fallen for the 25th consecutive period.

At the same time people in work increased by almost 100,000 and fell slightly. It’s a confusing picture.

However, there are opportunities for both employers and employees who take a flexible approach.

Find out more in the latest blog from Ascendant Recruitment.

https://www.ascendantrecruitment.co.uk/blog/job-vacancies-are-falling-–-what-does-it-mean/

The latest figures show the number of job vacancies has fallen for the 25th consecutive period but it’s still 11% higher than in March 2020.

02/08/2024

Should I stay or should I go?’: It’s been a while since The Clash’s iconic song was in the charts, but it’s still a good question.

A recent survey of HR decision-makers found that over half believe is the biggest challenge facing employers. Of course, there are other concerns too, such as pay and work-life balance.

So, how long do employees expect to stay and what can employers do to keep talent close to home?

Find out more in the latest blog from Ascendant Recruitment.

https://www.ascendantrecruitment.co.uk/blog/employee-retention-should-i-stay-or-should-i-go/

05/07/2024

Your bright young workforce might use the latest technology with ease but without the right they could soon feel overwhelmed and frustrated.

The situation is so serious, one in five employees might resign because of poor practices.

A recent survey found UK businesses are still finding it difficult to manage hybrid working. Around half say they are struggling with employee productivity and resistance to change.

The answer is to give your teams the digital tools and processes they need to collaborate effectively, wherever they are.

Find out more in the latest blog from Ascendant Recruitment.

https://www.ascendantrecruitment.co.uk/blog/is-your-business-losing-talent-because-you-don’t-have-the-right-digital-tools/

You might think your bright young workforce use the latest technology with ease but without the right digital tools, they could soon feel overwhelmed.

05/07/2024

Compared to the 2010s more children in their 20s and 30s continue to live with their parents. Why?

If you’re watching the BBC’s Springwatch programme you’ll know it’s time for young birds to fledge and leave their nests. However, that’s not the case with many human families around the country.

Sadly, less than one in 10 Gen Zs say they currently have a job they enjoy, in which they feel happy and financially secure.

To attract the best talent and retain their best employees, employers must change their and strategies.

Find out more in the latest blog from Ascendant Recruitment.

https://www.ascendantrecruitment.co.uk/blog/looking-for-fully-fledged-employees-what-you-should-know-about-gen-z/

Gen Z is concerned about prospects for income, employment, education, and lifestyle. It’s a trend employers should understand.

05/07/2024

A recent study found almost half of new hires for small and medium-sized businesses struggle to integrate into their roles. The result is many new recruits either leave their positions or need significant support.

Find out how a good for your new recruits makes a difference in the latest blog from Ascendant Recruitment.

https://www.ascendantrecruitment.co.uk/blog/improve-staff-retention-with-great-onboarding-practices/

Almost half of new hires for small and medium-sized businesses take two to three months to integrate into their roles and many leave within 12 months.

18/04/2024

At the Business Connect conference in Coventry the Prime Minister announced £60million extra funding to provide for anyone aged up to 21 during the next year. From April 2024 the government will pay the full cost of .

Find out more in the latest blog from Ascendant Recruitment.

https://www.ascendantrecruitment.co.uk/blog/cutting-the-red-tape-for-apprenticeships/

The government has recently announced reforms to increase apprenticeship numbers and cut red tape for small businesses. Find out more in our blog.

12/01/2024

The employment landscape is changing and employee and employer expectations are shifting.

In 2024 a better and increased could be amongst the most influential factors for both employers and candidates. They might even overtake salaries as priorities.

Find out more in the latest blog from Ascendant Recruitment.

https://www.ascendantrecruitment.co.uk/blog/work-life-balance-and-flexibility-at-work-in-2024/

A better work-life balance and increased flexibility at work could be amongst the most influential factors for both employers and candidates in 2024.