Occasionally, we get a bit frustrated with the mindset of those responsible for recruiting within an organisation — more often than not a company’s HR department — when they are reluctant to try something new. Something like our online recruitment marketplace. We understand that what we do is different. Very different. For many years, companies have…
Read MoreIs your PSL holding you back?
Ah the Preferred Supplier List (PSL). That trusty list you can rely on to fill any vacancy that pops up. But is it also somewhat of a convenient excuse to close the door on other agencies (and platforms) when they come knocking? Don’t get us wrong – PSLs have their place. They can help…
Read MoreShould you hire a job-hopper?
Ah, job hoppers. Those lovely folk who could quite easily fill 4 sides of A4 with just their job titles from the last 5 years. Generally, they’re frowned upon by prospective employers. But should they be? After all, if a candidate has hit a ceiling at their existing employer, moving jobs can be a…
Read MoreThe most in-demand digital skills
There are 745,000 additional workers with digital skills needed by 2017, so understandably demand for talent is high. Employers are becoming more and more concerned about being able to find the right people to fill roles. And rightly so. But what exactly are the top digital skills being recruited? We take a look at the…
Read MoreBridging the digital skills gap
It’s the hot topic on every HR professional and recruiter’s lips – the skills shortage. And no where is this more pronounced than at the leading edge of technology. But what do we really mean when we talk about a digital skills shortage? Most of the us own a smart phone, are active on at…
Read MoreHow to hire the best talent
For a small company, the quality of its employees has a huge influence on its success. But when the pressure is on to hire someone quickly (as is often the case in a small business), mistakes and poor choices are easily made. When the stakes are high, you need to be sure your new recruits…
Read MoreDoes HR stand for ‘Hindering Recruitment’?
It’s a fast-paced world out there, with answers to every conceivable question available at our fingertips. If someone happens to ask ‘are there any jobs out there for me?’ it’s now easy for them to find out and apply in a short space of time. Simply jump online, locate the role, craft a beautiful cover…
Read MoreJermain Defoe seeking extraordinary PA
Sunderland striker, Jermain Defoe is looking for an executive assistant to help organise his busy schedule. But it’s not your regular assistant role. Of course, there are standard responsibilities that you might expect. For example paying bills, keeping the house clean and tidy and organising his diary. Yep, we can cope with that. There are…
Read MoreHow to build culture
Take a look around. What’s it like in your office? Are people wandering round looking like silent zombies, afraid to speak out or, dare we say it, have fun? Developing a good office culture will help create a more productive atmosphere and encourage teams to work better together. They’ll be more enthusiastic. More effective. And…
Read MoreDespite stating in your CV you have all the skills to ‘hit the ground running’, finding your feet in a new role always takes a bit of time. There is only so much you can learn from an employee handbook and previous experience. Figuring out the culture is key, and each workplace has its unique rhythms you…
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