According to a study from LinkedIn, companies with a strong employer brand attract 50% more qualified applicants, experience a 28% reduction in turnover, cut their hiring time in half and spend 50% less on hiring costs. Got your attention? Then, read on for our top 7 ways to differentiate yourself from other companies and build […]
How to fill the skills gap without paying above the odds-on salary
Wages have been outpacing inflation since March 2018. Wage growth in the UK accelerated to 3.6% in the year to May 2019, the highest rate since 2008, according to Office for National Statistics figures. This shows that the labour market continues to be strong, which is great for employees but a real hurdle for companies […]
How to quit your job without burning any bridges
New job? Excited to join your new company? Dreading handing in your notice? Handing in your resignation is never an easy conversation to have, so the more prepared you are the better. Here are our top 10 tips to resigning professionally: #1 Do not go into your resignation meeting without having fully made up your […]
“You can’t win anything with kids” Alan Hanson
Alan Hansen is known for coining the phrase “you can’t win anything with kids“, having made the remark following Manchester United’s 3–1 defeat to Villa on the opening day of the 1995–96 Premier League season. The remark, Hansen later admitted had pretty much made his career as a media pundit. United famously proved Hansen wrong […]
The smart approach to recruiting a rare species
Rare species: A species that is uncommon, few in number, or not abundant. (think Big Foot, Dragons, Unicorns, Snow Leopards) It is not unnatural for a business manager to submit a job description that requires a candidate that is i) either extremely rare or ii) non-existent. The question is – do you want to spend […]
Is flexible working the future?
Sitting at a desk in an office from 9 to 5 is no longer the default; the face of the global workforce is changing and with it are its needs. This highly skilled, flexible-working trend has employer repercussions… make sure your company embraces the demand for flexible working and reaps the rewards. Employers may find […]
Everything you need to know about – Competency-based interviews
Competency-based interviews use behavioural or situational questions which aim to find out how you have used specific skills in your previous experience and how you approach problems, tasks and challenges. Estimates indicate that a third to a half of all employers are using competency interviews as part of their recruitment process. Large graduate employers are […]
The 8 signs of a really good salesperson
What makes a really good salesperson? Here we bring you the 8 signs to look out for: #1 Focused on results – There are often two different kinds of employees within the workplace: those who are performance minded and those who are results focused. You want your salesperson to be focused on results – someone […]
8 Benefits of Collaborative Hiring
Traditional hiring focuses solely on the individual and misses many of the benefits of collaborative recruiting, which is becoming one of the hottest recruiting trends in 2019. Collaborative hiring is a team-based hiring method that typically involves a multi-stage interview process, allowing the candidate to meet most of the team they’d be working with. Although this […]
How to make your Company talent-worthy
#1 Clarify your core values – talent values transparency and shared purpose Company values not only shape the identity of your Company, they act as a beacon for your employees. So, make sure your core values represent the essence of your business. Prospective employees need to understand how their specific abilities and values align with […]