In case you haven't noticed, we've got a skills gap in the UK, and it ain't getting better anytime soon! When something's in demand, things can get a little crazy – remember that time you barged nana out the way...
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Social media screening has shaken things up like a Polaroid picture when it comes to recruitment. Pretty much everyone loves sharing snaps and statuses with their nearest and dearest these days. This has created a mega-supply of new data for us to...
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The gig economy is starting to get a little crowded... The number of folks working in the gig economy has skyrocketed by 72% since 2010, and that's just in London. But, what is this mythical beast? And, how can recruiters...
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Being human is handy, especially when it comes to recruitment. A friendly face, some timely reassurance and natural intuition are all great things to have in your hiring toolkit. But, with recruitment tech taking over all the mundane and repetitive...
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When a new recruit dips their toe into the job market, it's their soft and hard skills that should determine whether you’ll offer them a job. A newbie recruit could be anyone who hasn’t had a job in the past...
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Everyone loves people analytics right now. Google, Walmart, Microsoft and a whole stack of other household names swear by it. That's because people are complicated. They can suck up your profits, or come up with that earth-shattering solution you've been...
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Psst, have you heard the buzz about recruitment gamification? If you haven't demo-ed this tasty new technique just yet, it's time to put down the joystick and take notice. The rules of recruitment gamification This snazzy idea uses online online...
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Candidate personality testing is super-important. When used properly, it can help you: Assess suitability for role and fit with culturePredict quality of hire and development potentialReduce cost per hire and employee turnover But, the Myers-Briggs test – once the go-to...
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Internal recruitment is SO underrated. Not only can it save you a packet on job ads, it can help you find candidates with top skills and a proven attitude - all right under your nose! Here's why internal recruitment could...
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It takes an extra special, freshers-week-grade cocktail to attract fresh talent to your vacant positions. But, the rewards can be HUGE. We've got your back. Check out these handy tips and tools: What's the big hoo-ha about new graduates? Well...
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A careers microsite is a great tool for taking charge of your time management, and getting the candidate insight you need to give your recruitment strategy a major boost. So, what’s a careers microsite when it’s at home? It’s an...
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Before digital technology exploded into our lives, offline recruitment was the name of the game. The recruitment landscape’s changed rapidly. Digital communications are now top dog, and vital to effective recruiting. However, offline techniques can support and add to these communications, so...
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