3 February 2021
In the last year, the way we work has shifted dramatically, and as a result, candidates’ wants, needs and expectations have also evolved. As we’ve all had to make adjustments to work remotely, embrace more compassion in the workplace, and in some cases even pick up new skills to adapt to change; employees have learned […]
14 January 2021
The last 12 months have seen many changes worldwide, and the tech recruitment industry is no exception. In some instances, we saw changes to the recruitment industry that spanned over a range of sectors and roles, but in other cases, the tech recruitment landscape was divided into two. On the one hand, for some companies […]
13 January 2021
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 […]
1 December 2020
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 […]
3 November 2020
Every brand has a story to tell, whether they’ve been around for one year or 100 years. However, in the world of business, telling our stories and adding personal stories isn’t always perceived as the most appropriate or professional course of action. Some brands prefer to focus on the here and now, using their reputation […]
7 October 2020
It’s already October. To many of us, myself included, it feels like this year has passed us by in a flash, but yet we also can’t wait to see the end of it. It’s usually around this time of year that I begin planning for the year ahead; however, right now, it’s hard to prepare […]
30 September 2020
Right now, above all else, candidates are craving job security. The job market is currently inundated with candidates who have been made redundant, and don’t want to be burned again while the future of many businesses is being brought into question. Job security is typically defined as assurance that you will be able to work […]
21 September 2020
Whether you like it or not, you have an employer brand. Every business does. It represents how your employees and external candidates see your business; whether they trust and respect you as an employer or not. As much as we’d like to, we can’t control people’s perceptions which means we can’t control our employer brand […]
2 September 2020
How you communicate a message is as important as the message itself. When it comes to internal communications, this certainly holds true. Company culture can give your organisation a major strategic advantage in these changing times. But what your culture consists of – goals, values, and practices – must be effectively transmitted according to best practices if […]
25 August 2020
The fundamentals of what makes a great workplace are primarily the same, with a few exceptions for specific industries. Employees expect to feel supported, have a friendly company culture and be offered a competitive benefits package. This means that many EVPs have become quite generic. Employers have a broad idea of what candidates look for […]