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Exploring the STEM Market Opportunities and Challenges of the Booming STEM Market:
Understanding the Current State, Impact on the Economy and Future Growth Potential” The STEM market, encompassing fields such as science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, is experiencing rapid growth, presenting both opportunities and challenges for industry professionals and policymakers alike. In this blog post, we will explore the current state of the STEM market, its impact on the economy, and its future growth potential.
What Does the New UK ‘Growth and Skills’ Levy Mean For Both Businesses & Workers?
The Growth and Skills Levy officially took effect in the UK in April 2025, ushering in a more flexible way for businesses to invest in workforce training. If you’re in construction, engineering, or manufacturing, whether...
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Apprenticeship Trends in the UK: What to Expect in 2025 and Beyond
Apprenticeships remain incredibly important for developing skills and filling critical roles across the UK. Throughout 2025, we’re seeing changes that could affect how apprenticeships are delivered and accessed, with...
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A Simple Guide to CIS, Umbrella, PAYE & Ltd for UK Contractors
For UK contractors, understanding how you get paid is about more than just the money. It can affect how much you take home, the rights and benefits you receive, and the amount of paperwork you need to manage. Whether you are...
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Embedded Recruitment Partnership Fuels WMFTS’s Urgent US Expansion
Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions (WMFTS), a subsidiary of the Spirax Group and a global leader in thermal energy and fluid technology, recently faced a pivotal moment in its US...
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Mercury Hampton Honoured as Best STEM Talent Acquisition Firm 2024
At Mercury Hampton, our mission is simple yet ambitious, to push boundaries, foster innovation, and deliver outstanding client results. This dedication has earned us a remarkable accolade as the...
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Chris Hickey Named International Executive Search Business Leader of the Year 2024
At Mercury Hampton, we’ve always been fueled by ambition, innovation, and a commitment to excellence. Our Co-Founder and Managing Director, Chris Hickey, embodies these values to the fullest. Last...
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How the UK Autumn Budget 2024 Affects Your SME
The 2024 UK Autumn Budget has introduced significant changes that will impact small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), including those in the construction, engineering, and manufacturing sectors. As these industries navigate the evolving economic landscape, it’s crucial to understand the...
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7 Strategies to Improve Employee Performance in the workplace
It is no secret that employee performance is essential to the success of any organisation. After all, it is the employees who are responsible for carrying out the day-to-day tasks and operations that make the organisation function. Unfortunately, not...
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