Ongoing recruitment crisis

Dec 20 2022

Waiting for the Bubble to Burst – The Long-Term Danger in the Ongoing Recruitment Crisis

There is no doubt that these are strange times when it comes to recruitment. With the candidate shortage likely to continue into 2023, are we ...
Making the most of job rejection

Aug 25 2022

Every Down is an Up – Making the Most of Not Getting That Job

Nobody likes getting the ‘thanks but no thanks’ from a potential employer. Sometimes though, no matter how hard you try, these things happen. It’s disappointing, ...
Is it too easy to apply for jobs?

Jul 26 2022

Just Because You Can Do a Thing….. Is It Too Easy To Apply for Jobs?

There is a puzzling trend around candidates seemingly not taking a job application seriously at the moment. Why is it that in recent months there ...
Looking for a new job in a candidate driven market

May 31 2022

Making Menu Choices – Looking for a New Job in a Candidate-Driven Market

We are currently living in a very unusual situation when it comes to recruitment. For the first time since records began, there are more open ...
Hybrid issues – Early leavers and the work from home problem

Apr 15 2022

Hybrid issues – Early leavers and the work from home problem

There is a very sharp learning curve happening in the workplace right now. Hybrid working is rapidly becoming the standard in some industries, but it ...
candidate experience matters

Mar 15 2022

The value of being valued – Why the candidate experience really matters.

When it comes right down to it, we all want to feel as if we matter. As employers, we all know the importance of showing ...
benefits package

Jan 4 2022

Perks and little extras – Appealing to candidates with a benefits package

I heard a rather nice little saying the other day. It was ‘A good job pays you twice, once in money and once in lifestyle’. ...
salary surveys

Dec 8 2021

The real value in numbers – Putting salary surveys in perspective

There is a real value in performing a salary survey. With the current candidate shortage, it is doubly important that you make sure any salary ...
The North of England is the place to be if you want a career boost

Aug 31 2021

The North of England is the place to be if you want a career boost

The default position for UK professionals has traditionally been to head south to the capital. The streets of London were paved with gold, apparently. That ...