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Job Market Insights: Salary Survey May 2023 - October 2023

by Tray Durrant - December 11, 2023

Our latest episode of Links Bitesize with Tray Durrant and Founder and Director, Claire Gray unpacks the dynamic job market in our Salary Survey special. Explore the surge in job applications, pay trends over the last 6 months, and the future of hybrid roles. Discover the keys to effective staff retention through comprehensive benefits and upskilling. Plus, get insights into cutting-edge recruitment strategies fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion.

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Is it the end of the Receptionist Role?

by Liza Shashenkova - December 01, 2023

Have you had a chance to glimpse at our latest salary survey? In the data captured from placements made by Bain and Gray over the last 6 months, we have noticed that the volume of receptionist jobs has declined. From our observation, this role has become absorbed into a wider administrative role to fit the needs of businesses in a post-pandemic world.

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Returning to the Office

by Liza Shashenkova - November 24, 2023

Hybrid and flexible working have long been a topic of much debate. Our most recent salary survey states that 58% of employees are currently working in hybrid roles whilst 34% are in the office full time. Back in March 2021, the UK began phasing out of the lockdown. Today, we stand on the doorsteps of 2024 and witness specific industries (with major firms such as JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs) demand a return to the five-day-a-week model.

Book Review

Autumn Book Recommendations

by Liza Shashenkova - October 16, 2023

Anyone else notice the sharp drop in temperature over the weekend? We can all agree that the warm summer is now firmly behind us with the sun setting before the end of office hours and attentions turning towards the cosy refuge of warmer coats, the aroma of pumpkin spiced lattes, and the promise of ample time to indulge in a good book.

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How to get an Admin Job with no experience.

by Claire Gray - September 20, 2023

Did you know that an admin job is one of the best ways to gain invaluable experience within an office environment? We are delighted to share our expertise to help you land your first administrative position.

Charity

Bain and Gray supporting Woodland Trust

by Hetty - September 13, 2023

As a business we are making a collective movement to reduce our carbon footprint with the aim to achieve carbon neutrality (no mean feat!).

Recruitment

How To Prepare for a Performance Review: Our Step by Step Guide

by Claire Gray - September 01, 2023

A performance review can be a formal and totally nerve-wracking process, but with a bit of preparation and guidance it's a walk in the park. Read more here.

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