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We are now all in a position to assess the workplace ramifications of lockdown in the UK. The prospect of relaxed rules is within grasp. From a recruitment perspective, the main aspect has been a change in the way people communicate. Here at TemplePM we have noticed an increase in the amount of texting. We have also seen that people clearly adapted to video interviews over lockdown and this could continue due to its recognised time-saving quality. Whilst there have been some positive outcomes, there have also been some negative ones. We have noticed a pattern with people not turning up on the first day of their new role. There may be a multitude of reasons why this may happen, and we have definitely heard a few whoppers over the years in this industry. However, hearing excuses is actually a sign that the candidate is no longer interested in starting their new role. If we are aware that they are not starting, we can keep our clients informed and work together to resolve any issues. The ‘lockdown effect’ though is no communication at all. Candidates are simply not turning up on day one and not contacting us, their recruiter, or the client, their new employer. We have been amazed and disheartened to experience this so much of late. What are the reasons for this communication breakdown? We wish we knew. We could speculate that people are less invested in their careers and more interested in creating personal happiness. We could believe that the latest generation of candidates struggle with honesty and prefer to withdraw from the potential support available. Or could it simply be that they do not realise that common courtesy requires necessary people being kept informed? As a recruitment company we cannot stress enough how valuable communication is between candidates and clients throughout the entire process. We take our role as go-between extremely seriously and would hate to disappoint either party at any stage in the process. We really do just want to help, our motto for recruitment. Deciding not to take a role can happen and will continue to happen but let us always work together to reduce stress and seek solutions for all involved. Communication makes the world go round, apparently, and TemplePM is always here to help, whether it is by text, email, social media messaging or simply a phone call. Please stay in touch.