Although it’s not the news we like to share, in the tech recruitment industry we can’t escape the reality that unemployment in the UK is growing by the day. When writing this blog, the unemployment rate is currently at 4.9%, and redundancies are at an all-time high. While in America, the picture is looking a little […]
The world of tech recruitment can be a minefield. We work in it every day and are fully immersed in the industry, which makes it easy to forget that sometimes these terms can be confusing, especially if your business is just starting out. For startups it’s crucial that you hire the right people, but with […]
An RFP (or request for proposal) is crucial when outsourcing a process like recruitment or creative work. It’s a request for a company to pitch for your hiring project so that you can weigh up your options based on what your business requires and the projects you have in mind. The competitive nature of the […]
For a growing business, employer branding is essential. Your employer brand reflects how candidates think of you, and in a scaling company while trying to make your name in the market, you can’t rely on reputation alone. Your employer brand comprises of various elements, from how your employees feel about you to your presence on […]
When it comes to business and the jobs market, the coronavirus crisis has undoubtedly caused more harm than good. However, when it comes to the hiring process, recruitment strategies and even company cultures, there are some positives that we can take from this crazy, turbulent year. These changes look like they may be here to […]
2020 and the Coronavirus crisis has been a particularly strange time, especially for those leading a business. In fact, trying to keep your business afloat during a global pandemic, leading and comforting employees combined with having to deal with the personal stresses of lockdown has made running a business an unenviable task. Recent research shows […]
Unconscious bias is a talking point right now. This year, there’s been an enormous shift in all walks of life to address discrimination; with global protests and a rise in activism for many causes. Following the Black Lives Matter protests across the world it was suggested that MPs in the UK Government should take a […]
TikTok is taking over, that’s undeniable. Throughout 2020 it seems everyone has been joining in with challenges, learning dance routines and finding themselves lost in the TikTok bubble for hours on end. So, we’re asking, could TikTok help your future recruitment efforts? Let’s be honest; you’d be forgiven if you thought TikTok isn’t really a […]
2020 has been a lot of things, but in the world of recruitment, it’s become the year of the video interview. While we’re all getting pretty used to talking to colleagues, family and friends over video conferencing, video interviews can be a completely different experience to face-to-face job interviews. As remote working becomes more familiar, […]
During the Covid-19 pandemic when core workplaces and key contributors to the local economy were instructed to work from home where possible to comply with public health guidance, establishing a virtual presence to connect with colleagues made business continuity possible. By continuing the physical relationship from the traditional workplace through virtual means in a remote […]
