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The coronavirus has had a devastating impact on business. According to the Office of National Statistics, almost a quarter (24%) of UK businesses have temporarily closed or paused trading since the start of the outbreak. Alongside that, falling stock prices, disrupted supply chains and a world in lockdown has left many businesses in significantly weakened positions where the...

As we continue to move through the crisis, organisations globally have had to change the way they function to continue operating. We’ve found that many are being forced to put their permanent recruitment on hold, as they are understandably unsure of growth during such times. However, we’ve also found that marketing and communications teams that we’ve spoken to recently are u...

We’ve spoken to many communications and marketing professionals recently who are currently furloughed or have even been made redundant as a result of COVID-19. Everyone is tackling their new routine in different ways, from finishing that Netflix series to picking up a new book. If you’re looking for ways to keep your mind engaged, here’s our list of podcasts, books, blogs an...

Julian Eccles is an experienced Communications and Corporate Affairs Director who has led these functions at Sky, Ofcom and The FA as well as international companies Millicom and Travelport. He has also been a government Special Adviser and started his PR career at Hill & Knowlton. Whilst most of us regard the household onboarding of essential goods as our number one priorit...

As governments encourage their citizens to stay at home and self-isolate, organisations are adapting to what is for now, the new normal. Recruitment processes are still going ahead, but now in a virtual capacity. If you’re unsure about video interviewing, read on to find out how to perfect your video interviewing skills. The different types of video interviews There are a co...

BREAKING NEWS: IR35 reform is now delayed until 2021. Steve Barclay, Chief Secretary to the Treasury, announced yesterday evening that the legislation will come into effect 6th April 2021. He has confirmed that the delay is due to COVID-19. He has stated: “Government will therefore not move the original resolution tonight, but will shortly table an additional resolution conf...

As a communications, digital and marketing recruitment agency operating within the contractor market, we are having conversations on a daily basis with both contractors and clients regarding IR35. It is our ambition to make the transition as smooth as possible for our contractors and clients alike by sharing our knowledge on the upcoming changes and assisting all parties in ...

VMAGROUP appoints a new manager to lead our growing Marketing & Digital practice. Jimmy Ingram joins VMAGROUP with over 15 years of experience in marketing and digital recruitment in the UK and Australia. He has delivered over 200 senior appointments globally, with a focus on the digital and technology sectors. Jimmy will be specialising in permanent marketing and digital ap...

​VMAGROUP are delighted to announce that we are sponsoring this year’s PRmoment Awards. The awards celebrate excellence and recognise outstanding campaigns and exceptional talent in the UK PR and Communications sector through a variety of categories. The awards attract high quality entries, which are judged by an expert panel of eminent industry professionals. The judging pa...

Top Marketing Recruitment Trends for 2020 Well, what a year it has been! VMAGROUP’s marketing recruitment team have looked back at 2019 and here’s what we think will be the top trends in marketing recruitment for 2020: Video interviewing is on the rise Video interviewing is becoming widespread in marketing recruitment. It has its advantages; it’s time and cost saving and gra...