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The Counteroffer Trap: Why "Staying" Rarely Pays Off

You've done the hard part, you interviewed, negotiated, and accepted a new offer. Then you hand in your resignation and suddenly your current employer wants to talk. More money, a new title a promise that "things will change." It feels like validation and feels like winning, it's usually a trap.

KNOW NO BOUNDARIES: WHY GREAT RECRUITMENT MEANS LOOKING BEYOND THE OBVIOUS

Know No Boundaries. It sounds simple, but for us, it means much more than geography. It means not allowing a postcode, job title, sector, CV, salary bracket or conventional search to dictate where the best person for a business might be found. Because after years of recruiting, one thing becomes very clear: The best candidate isn't always the most obvious candidate.

CHASE & HOLLAND: OUR AUGUST MARKET UPDATE

August proved to be a strong month for Chase & Holland, with increased recruitment activity across all our specialist disciplines, particularly within Finance and Procurement. That was despite what felt like a record number of clients and candidates being away, either enjoying the summer heat or doing their best to escape it!

UK Manufacturing Shows Early Year Momentum as PMI Rises to 51.6

The UK manufacturing sector has started 2026 on a more positive footing, with the S&P Global UK Manufacturing PMI rising to 51.6 in January, up from 50.6 in December and ahead of market expectations. Any reading above 50 indicates expansion, and this latest figure points to the strongest improvement in manufacturing conditions since August 2024.

A More Positive Start to 2026 Than Many Expected

The latest KPMG & REC Jobs Report for our region offers a message that feels quietly encouraging as we move into 2026. Yes, permanent placements are still declining. But the key point is this: the slowdown in hiring is the weakest seen in nine months. That’s not a boom but it is a shift in direction. And in recruitment, direction matters. At Chase & Holland we started to see this change in Q4 of 2025, so it is great to see it continuing into 2026.

How to Prepare for an Interview: Top Tips for Candidates

Discover how to prepare for a job interview with Chase & Holland’s expert tips. From researching company culture and preparing answers in advance to asking meaningful questions and practising effectively, these strategies will help you build confidence and stand out. Whether you’re seeking finance job interview tips, HR career opportunities or procurement roles, these steps lay the foundation for long-term career success.

Inflation and Recruitment

What a year 2021 has turned out to be with a recovery that I think most could only have dreamed of. In addition, a change in work dynamics that can only be described as the most rapid I have seen in my lifetime. My question is how sustainable is the current growth and recovery, some would argue it is already slowing?

Inspired by good health

Bev Findlay who is a champion at Chase & Holland for good Mental Health. It was with this in mind that Bev has been studying and doing courses about mental health and wellbeing in the workplace. I think the real changing point for me and when she convinced me we should be investing in the subject was when she asked the question “what does mental health mean to you?”

International Women's Day at Chase & Holland

How have you found being a women in your sector and being a female MD? It is absolutely great – Women have the advantage of being able to multi-task, emotionally in tune and able to build a good rapport with clients/candidates. I think you need to be strong minded, ambitious and determined. I have learned to appreciate that nothing is personal and be able to bounce back quickly.