Market Trends

October 19, 2026

Manufacturing is Awesome!

By 1492’s MD Jordan Dudley When I first started in recruitment I had come from the fitness industry, I knew the fitness industry well but I […]
June 1, 2026

How to Make Your CV Stand Out from the Crowd in 2026

Looking for your next career move in manufacturing or engineering? With employers becoming increasingly selective about who they recruit, making sure your CV stands out has […]
April 30, 2026

A Busy April – Seven Recruitment Projects, Six Clients and Plenty to Celebrate!

April was a busy one for us here at 1492, and we’re delighted to look back on a really positive month! Four successful recruitment projects completed, […]
March 11, 2026

UK Manufacturing Makes an Encouraging Start to 2026 Despite Ongoing Challenges

The UK manufacturing sector has shown encouraging signs of improvement in early 2026, with new industry figures suggesting greater resilience and the possibility of more stable […]
October 29, 2019

How Can Recruiters Embrace The Gig Economy?

Ordering your next meal on Deliveroo whilst riding home in your Uber to your next Airbnb location? Welcome to the gig economy. Heads up, it’s nothing […]
October 15, 2019

Is A Culture Fit Really The Right Thing For Businesses?

There’s a fine line between hiring someone that’s for a culture fit and someone that’s basically your freaky doppelganger. Culture fits have turned into everyone being […]
September 4, 2019

Who would take a counter offer? 57% of people would!

57% of employees accept a counter offer made to them. This statistic stopped us in our tracks. This means, that the majority of people would reject a […]
August 16, 2019

Top 4 Market Statistics That Will Affect Your Recruitment

If you are looking to make your recruitment campaign a success then knowing the market conditions is paramount. We have put together our top 4 current […]