There can be little doubt that the Covid-19 pandemic has changed the workplace forever. In fact, it has not only changed it; it may well have changed it in a fundamental way for the foreseeable future. Covid is going to be something we need to think about for some time, so what does that mean...

The most common objections to using a recruitment partner are usually centred around the cost of hiring. We covered a lot of this in a recent article, but one element is really worth picking up on. There is a misconception that we would like to address about the cost of using a recruitment specialist to...

Not everything is quite as simple as it seems when you look at the cost of hiring. One of the most common questions we are asked is ‘how much does it cost to hire a candidate through a recruitment agency’. The answer varies, of course, depending on the circumstances, but almost universally you can safely...

There are some questions that everyone dreads in an interview scenario. Probably top of the list is the where do you see yourself in five years, and running a close second is the one about self-development. Perhaps it is because we find it difficult to talk about ourselves, or maybe it is because we feel...

Mental wellness, post Covid, is a much-discussed subject right now, and we are all trying to understand what we need to do to help our colleagues and teams. There is a balance to be found now things are heading back to normal. A new equilibrium to be set where the after-effects of lockdown need to...

One of the unexpected results of the lockdown has been a sort of mental gear shift about the validity of working from home (WFH) as accepted practice. Even the most resistant of managers had to embrace the principles of WFH during the worst of the pandemic. There was no choice, so there it was, live...

As we approach the end of January 2020, many companies across Lancashire shall start to focus on their Financial and Accountancy Recruitment. A new year often brings new budgets, new growth plans and therefore… new staff. However, this often comes with complications. In todays job market some employers are find...

The finance industry is highly competitive. With roles ranging from Credit Controller, Management Accountant and all the way up to Finance Director level; ensuring you prepare for an interview is vital to succeed in your job search. Here at AFR Consulting we advise candidates seeking a career in accountancy daily wit...

Finance Directors from North West England gathered in Leyland last week to share knowledge, expertise and solutions to their day-to-day struggles. The networking event, hosted by AFR Consulting, was an opportunity for Finance Directors (FDs) and CFOs to discuss their frustrations and find solutions with the help of t...

Having worked with jobseekers in the accountancy recruitment sector for over 20 years I’ve seen candidates labelled as terrible by one employer then work out very well with another.  Just because someone didn’t perform well in one role, it doesn’t necessarily make them a poor candidate for the next.&nb...