When finances are tight, and the future is uncertain, many businesses natural reaction is to freeze hiring completely. With millions of companies around the world currently having to make difficult decisions about the future of their staff, the threat of a recession and rising unemployment rates, it’s understandable that now may not be the ideal […]
We’re in an extraordinary position right now; it’s been months since we last saw all our employees in a room together and the world around us is changing day by day. As business leaders, we’re starting to realise that it is the people who have adapted to change, worked tirelessly and even made sacrifices that […]
Building a talent pool, particularly during times where you’re unable to recruit, has countless advantages to your business. It can help you to find top talent, reduce recruitment costs and even speed up the time to hire when roles become available. Building a talent pool of head-hunted candidates, referred candidates, direct applicants and individuals who […]
When budgets are tight for businesses, recruitment can’t always take a priority. Finding the right talent uses time, money and resource that could be spent elsewhere, taking care of existing employees. The impending threat of a post-COVID19 recession is making many businesses question their future recruitment efforts and forcing them to think about cost-cutting measures. […]
Starting a new job is an overwhelming time for any employee, with so much to get your head around from new faces to processes and procedures. Now imagine all of this with the added pressure of a global pandemic, and not being able to meet your co-workers face-to-face. It sounds like a lot to deal […]
Over the past few months, employers have been thrown into a state of panic. With so much uncertainty, it’s hard to know which action to take to keep your business afloat and employees in work. Understandably, when the COVID-19 outbreak hit, many businesses tried to cut costs as soon as possible and do whatever it […]
We’ve all heard the news. Experts believe the world is likely to face its worst financial crisis since the Great Depression, with the global economy contracting by 3% this year. The UK’s economy alone is expected to fall by a record-breaking 35% as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. As in previous recessions, recruitment will […]
Business owners have known for years that digital transformation will help organisations stand the test of time. Many businesses have faced, and continue to experience, challenges when trying to transition into a digital way of working; whether it’s for employees or customers. However, the COVID-19 crisis has forced this digitisation upon us in ways no […]
We’ve all been there, making a list of things we really should do but didn’t have the time to complete. Now we’re in lockdown, we may have the time and a chance to be laser-focused on keeping our business relevant and reactive. While there is so much uncertainty, it’s hard to make decisions for your […]
Are you using your time in lockdown to your business’ advantage? Whilst this is an unpredictable and overwhelming time, it could also be the ideal time to work on your business and open your mind to new ideas. There’s never been a better time to assess your organisation to help you to prepare for life […]
