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Let me start by saying, this isn’t another ‘what is AI?’ article. We’re all familiar with the benefits it offers, but as a specialist recruiter, we are seeing some worrying developments as well. As an employer or candidate, you need to be aware of the potential damage that it could do, as well as the…
Sometimes, while we are talking to candidates and employers, a common theme starts to emerge. At the moment, the question of commitment, particularly amongst younger candidates, is featuring regularly for both groups. Commitment scepticism, as it is becoming known, seems to be a hot topic. Commitment Scepticism It is understandable that employers will pause a…
The National Living Wage is changing in 2026, and for employers in finance and accountancy, that will have a very practical impact on your salary structures, your hiring plans and even your team design. When the National Living Wage rises in April 2026 to a level where a full-time role will equate to somewhere around…
Hiring for financial positions is one of the most critical recruitment decisions a business can make, and a bad hire could cost you a lot more than you think. We sometimes find that the true importance of finance professionals is underestimated, when the truth is that they usually underpin every other part of the business.…
A competitive salary is vital, but a high-calibre candidate will also want to understand what your company stands for. When you need a new team member, you want technically skilled candidates who are also going to be the right fit for your workplace. That means talking about your company culture and values in your recruitment…
Hiring your first finance professional is a critical milestone for a growing business. As your organisation expands, accurately understanding your finances becomes increasingly complex and even more essential. The problem many of our clients face when they reach this milestone is that they are in new territory when employing a financial specialist and are naturally…
Side hustles seem to be a way of life for many employees these days. For many employees, a little work on the side offers some extra financial security and can often help pay for the unexpected events and little luxuries in life. However, for employers, hiring someone with a side hustle can raise some very…
From an employer’s point of view unconscious bias, if it exists in their employment process, is potentially a problem. Studies repeatedly show that a well-integrated and diverse workplace is one where productivity and development thrive. The worry is that unconscious bias can lead to missed opportunities for talented candidates, reduced workforce diversity, and even potential…
With the coming changes in employment law and the ongoing need to make sure you are attracting and retaining the right people, it’s important to make sure all aspects of the recruitment chain are working for you. One of these is the sometimes under-considered area of the candidate experience. Why Candidate Experience Matters Candidates not…
UPDATE OCTOBER 2024 – ANNOUNCED CHANGES Since writing the article below many of these changes have been announced as coming into force. What is clear from the response by the Business Minister to questions from the FSB and other business concerns, is that getting the right people in the first place and having solid human…