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The 2025 Skills Shortage in Property & Construction

The 2025 Skills Shortage in Property & Construction: What It Means for Hiring Surveyors & Project Managers

The UK property and construction sectors are experiencing a period of intense growth in 2025, fuelled by government-backed infrastructure projects, a surging demand for housing and the push toward net-zero targets. However, while opportunities are abundant, one major constraint is...

Spring Budget 2025

Spring Budget 2025: What It Means for Public Sector Hiring in Healthcare and Higher Education

The UK Spring Budget 2025 outtlines critical shifts in how public funds will be distributed across sectors, which will impact hiring strategies for healthcare and higher education institutions, especially in areas like estates management, facilities management, capital projects, and health...

Exclusive Recruitment

RPO vs MSP: What’s the Difference and Which Is Right for You?

Managing a workforce today is no small task, especially in sectors like Facilities Management and Property, where finding and retaining skilled professionals can feel like a constant uphill battle. At Boden Group, we see this every day. That’s why we’ve...

Project Management Recruitment

The Shift in PFI Contracts: What It Means for FM Project Management Professionals

As the government begins to step back from Private Finance Initiative (PFI) contracts, a major shift is underway in the Facilities Management (FM) landscape. With contracts now reaching their natural end, the responsibility for managing complex FM projects is increasingly...

RPO - Recruitment Process Outsourcing

5 Ways RPO Can Transform Talent Acquisition in 2025

As we progress through 2025, talent acquisition remains a top priority for businesses striving to attract, hire and retain the best talent. Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) is emerging as a key solution, helping organisations streamline their hiring processes, reduce costs...

Building Success - Carrie Young - Pulse Consult

Breaking Barriers: How Carrie Young is Paving the Way for Women in Construction

In our latest Building Success interview, Aaron Higgins sat down with Carrie Young, Associate Director at Pulse Consult, to explore her inspiring journey in construction. As we celebrate Women in Construction Week and International Women’s Day, her story highlights the...

Essential Skills Every HVAC Engineer Needs to Master

Essential Skills Every HVAC Engineer Needs to Master

As a HVAC Engineer, your role is vital in keeping systems that control heating, cooling and ventilation running smoothly. In the facilities management (FM) sector, these skills are essential to ensuring building comfort, efficiency, and safety. At Boden Group, we...

Creating inclusive hiring strategies in social housing

Creating Inclusive Hiring Practices in the Social Housing Sector

The social housing sector plays a vital role in addressing inequalities and providing secure homes for diverse communities across the UK. Housing associations are tasked with serving people of all backgrounds, including LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and individuals from...

recruiters at boden group

The Future of Recruitment: Why Continuous Learning Matters

In an ever-evolving professional landscape, the recruitment industry is at the forefront of transformation. At Boden Group, we believe that training and development are not just buzzwords – they are the cornerstone of success for both our team and the...

Recruitment Careers at Boden Group

What Top Recruiters Do Differently: Lessons from Industry Leaders

the key to success in recruitment jobs Great recruiters don’t just fill roles; they build careers, strengthen businesses and create lasting professional relationships. At Boden Group, we pride ourselves on being more than just a recruitment agency—we are industry experts,...

Chris Stansell- Earl Kendrick and boden property

Building a Career in Building Surveying: Chris Stansell’s Advice

In the latest episode of our Building Success series, Kay Prior sits down with Chris Stansell Managing Director at Earl Kendrick for an insightful interview about building a career in building surveying. Building Surveying Careers: Navigating the Maze From finding...

Public Sector Recruitment: Addressing the £49 Billion Maintenance Backlog

Public Sector Recruitment: Tackling the £49 Billion Maintenance Backlog

The UK’s public sector estates teams are grappling with unprecedented challenges, with a maintenance backlog now exceeding £49 billion, according to the National Audit Office (NAO). Schools, hospitals, prisons and other essential public buildings are suffering from years of underfunding...