Ego and Self Promotion – are they the same?
Is having an ego and mastering self-promotion the same thing? […]
AI: Will it dilute your hiring processes?
My colleague Lily and I recently attended the HR Summit at the Raddison Blu Hotel at Manchester Airport. Our presentation on Artificial Intelligence (AI) was focused on the part it plays in recruitment processes, including the benefits and disadvantages. […]
Never had an interview? Here is our ‘starter’ guide……
Interviews are undeniably nerve-wracking. The knowledge that a simple conversation might be all that stands in the way of your career prospects is daunting for virtually everyone – around 93% of candidates have experienced interview nerves at some point in their career. […]
Loneliness: A professional hazard?
The Oxford English Dictionary defines loneliness as; “The feeling of being alone; the sense of solitude; dejection arising from want of companionship or society”. On a psychological level, we as humans have a fundamental need to feel like we belong and build lasting and meaningful relationships (Baumeister & Leary, 1995) and this extends into our [...]
The do’s and don’ts of a video call with your Recruitment Consultant.
The do’s and don’ts of a video call with your Recruitment Consultant. […]
Do you need an EVP to attract (and retain) top talent?
In today’s competitive job market, attracting and retaining top talent has become more challenging than ever before. Companies like ourselves constantly search for ways to stand out and entice potential employees. As a recruitment business owner, I know first-hand how a key hire can impact my business. One powerful tool I discovered this year was [...]
Should healthcare be a universal human right in the workplace?
As a small business owner in the UK, private healthcare is a desirable benefit I have considered for many years. In my years spent recruiting and meeting clients, I would often wonder if we could ever compete with large corporates who seemed to offer healthcare as standard. In terms of whether healthcare should be a [...]
Mobile friendly recruitment – can you do it all from your phone?
As of October 2023, 93% of UK mobile users have a smartphone which is essentially a computer in the palm of your hand! […]
Is social media harming your hiring processes?
With recent statistics stating that a huge 57.1 million people in the UK are social media users (as of January 2023), it’s safe to say that we are living in a digital age! Social media has become an extension of our personalities (whether you like it or not). We use it to connect with our [...]
How to impress your Recruitment Consultant & stand out from your competition!
In an ever increasingly competitive candidate market, gaining access to your recruitment consultant can at times be tricky (and often frustrating). […]
