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In Conversation with…. Steven Barker, Principal at Avison Young
5 months ago by Caroline Kingsley
This week I chatted with Steven Barker about his career to date. Being an experienced individual, Steven has experienced a number a recessions throughout his career, so who better to turn to for worldly advice? Steven and I first met back in 2003, when he was Senior Partner at Robinson Low Francis. Describe your role with Avison Young I am the Principal in charge of Cost Ma...
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In Conversation with........ Sandy McBride, Divisional Chairman for Keepmoat Homes
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Last week, I caught up with Sandy McBride, Divisional Chairman at Keepmoat Homes, to chat about his career to date and his thoughts around the world of work after the pandemic. Describe your role: I am Divisional Chairman for Keepmoat Homes North West and Scotland Division. I have executive responsibility for the four operating regions and I am a member of the Keepmoat Home...
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In Conversation with…. Neil Triggs, Head of Technical at Bellrock.
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This week I chatted I with Neil Triggs about his career to date and his thoughts around the workplace, post pandemic.Neil and I first met back in 2000, where he was in fact my boss! We were both Surveyors at the time, based in Leeds, working for EC Harris, which subsequently became Arcadis.Bellrock are a forward thinking organisation, whereby working remotely is nothing new ...
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House Building Sales – it isn’t all bad news !
10 months ago by Caroline Kingsley
As we continue our working from home, furlough, or similar working arrangements, you may expect that moving house would be the last thing on the British publics minds – but not necessarily so. Rightmove initially reported a drop off of 40% in relation to traffic to their website, as we initially entered into lockdown. However, over time, visits to the site have increased, a...
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IR35 Tax proves taxing for HRMC in latest Lorraine Kelly ruling
almost 2 years ago by Caroline Kingsley
A knockout blow for HMRC on IR35 With everyone in the private sector bracing themselves for off-payroll (IR35) tax legislation in April 2020, it seems that the HMRC is facing some very public defeats from disgruntled contractors. ITV presenter, Lorraine Kelly who was deemed to be an employee by the HMRC and fined £1.2 million back in 2016(1) - has just won her case in ...
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IR35 Consultation Document. Small changes, but big problems remain.
almost 2 years ago by Caroline Kingsley
IR35 Consultation Document Small changes, but big problems remain. The HMRC has just released its latest IR35 document for consultation. The “Off-payroll working rules from 2020” document is soliciting feedback from contractors, agencies and companies prior to its implementation of these public sector tax rules in April 2020. The document also states that there will ...
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Hope in the Housing Market? Podcast Excerpts
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Associate Director, Mark Noakes featured on 'The Qui Moment' podcast this month where he gives his perspective on the property industry and his refreshingly positive outlook for the sector. We have included some excerpts from the interview below. What is the housebuilding sector like? "We have been in a busy market really since coming out of recession...it's been const...
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Need professional workers on-demand? How to access talent for short term projects
about 2 years ago by Caroline Kingsley
More and more employers are turning to recruitment agencies to strategically fill skills gaps, cover short term absences and cover busy periods. But there are a number of other added benefits for using freelance, contractor and interim professionals. Rather than bringing in full-time employees, you can bring in consultants who have the skills you need right now. Wheth...
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Wanted: On-demand talent for professional roles
about 2 years ago by Caroline Kingsley
Gone are the days where people had 30 years of service at the same company. Gone too is the notion of a temporary job being the preserve of the student. Harvard Business review has called this new era the “Rise of The Supertemp.” Short term positions filled by highly-skilled professionals are now a highly desirable prospect. Holding a portfolio of jobs is quickly becoming...
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Residential and Housing Trends for 2019. Stormy Weather Ahead?
about 2 years ago by hello kingsley
The weather today will be mild, sunny with a chance of rain but feel cold in some areas. This is the typical weather report for the UK. Mixed, changeable and unpredictable. A fitting description too for the current spate of new year forecasting for the Housing sector. The current uncertainty surrounding Brexit and various government promises to solving the housing crisis...
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New Year, Fresh Start: How to Get Ahead in 2019
about 2 years ago by hello kingsley
Will 2019 be disruptive or productive? Liverpool and Sefton Chamber of Commerce's Magazine "Well Connected" asked Kingsley Recruitment for their view in their January edition. "2019 looks to be both promising in terms of growth opportunities for business in the North West, but also one of uncertainty around Brexit. With growth expectations constantly being revised it i...
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How to get your professional CV in shape for the New Year
about 2 years ago by Caroline Kingsley
“A goal without a plan is just a wish.” Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Why not make the most of your Christmas holiday and spend some time thinking, planning and upskilling for a productive new year? You should see your CV not just as a few bits of paper, but as your whole online profile and reputation. So how can you make sure your CV and brand are in the best shape for ...
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Holidays are coming...but it's not too late to start finding quality candidates for the New Year
over 2 years ago by Caroline Kingsley
'Tis the season for most professionals to start evaluating their current roles. But with most posts already scheduled for the New Year, have you missed the boat? The holiday spirit is well and truly upon us. The Christmas adverts are on, the tunes are jingling in every shop and the rush is on to complete the Christmas shopping before the queues build up. This is also the ...
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Christmas Gift Ideas For...Surveyors & House Builders
over 2 years ago by hello kingsley
Don't spend hours aimlessly searching the internet. Here is our specially curated list of Christmas gifts for surveyors and housebuilders, both young and not so young. The Mysterious Island - Jules Verne What the publishers say: “Based on the true story of Alexander Selkirk, who survived alone for almost five years on an uninhabited island off the coast of Chile, ...
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The Fourth Industrial Revolution. Is the Future Bright?
over 2 years ago by Andrew Kingsley
Never has the world of construction and engineering looked so bright and so exciting. For decades it has suffered a slump, but with new technology and new investment, the fourth industrial revolution (4IR) looks set to radically alter the way we live and work. And the changes have already started. Here in the UK we currently have some of the biggest construction projects...
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Christmas Gift Ideas For...Planners
over 2 years ago by Andrew Kingsley
Have you used up all your good ideas for your Town Planning friends, family or colleagues? Sick of buying mugs and T-shirts? Here is our specially curated list of Christmas gifts for planning enthusiasts, both young and not so young. Invisible Cities Italo Calvino What the publisher says: "In Invisible Cities, Marco Polo conjures up cities of magical times for his ho...
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Why the recruitment industry needs to care more about diversity
over 2 years ago by Andrew Kingsley
The past two years have been a wake-up call for everyone and challenged institutionalised discrimination, the gender pay gap, and harassment in the workplace. The #MeToo campaign has had the effect of reigniting the campaign for diversity, inclusion and equality. According to LinkedIn’s Global Recruiting Trends 2018, diversity is “the biggest game-changer for businesses.”...
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A Practical Guide to Stress Management
over 2 years ago by Andrew Kingsley
Today (7th November) is Stress Awareness Day - so we have pulled together some of our tips on how to spot and manage stress. You’ve been irritable, working extra hours and been finding it difficult to concentrate on one thing at a time. But you’re not stressed, you are just busy and having people telling you to take a break is making you even more irritable. Do they not unde...
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The Top 10 Skills You Need to Future-Proof Your Career
over 2 years ago by Andrew Kingsley
The world of work is changing. Globalisation, urbanisation, robotic technology, bio-technology, AI and automation are just some of the factors that are changing our job roles and the job skills required. The stats are frightening: 35% of current jobs in the UK are at high risk of computerisation over the next 20 years (Source: Deloitte, Agiletown). 5 million...
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Architect of the Month – Dame Zaha Hadid (1950 - 2016)
over 2 years ago by Andrew Kingsley
I don't think that architecture is only about shelter, is only about a very simple enclosure. It should be able to excite you, to calm you, to make you think. Zaha Hadid This October, we remember Zaha Hadid. Known as the "Queen of the Curve" she died of a heart attack in 2016, aged just 65. Her constructions seem to defy gravity, logic, and all geometric co...
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