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 […]
In a scaling business, every hire counts. When you’re working with smaller teams and relying on the people within your business to help it grow, you can’t afford to hire the wrong person. For this reason, many business leaders are often deterred from outsourcing their recruitment process. They worry that outsiders may not understand their […]
When a business grows, one thing that is inevitable is that it will need to hire new people. No matter what industry you’re working in, in order to take on extra work, adopt new markets and even scale your current offering, your business will need more people power. When scaling up a business many business […]
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 […]
Recruiting after the pandemic seems like a daunting thought for many; will you be able to financially support recruitment efforts? Will we face a second wave? And will expectations of top talent have changed? These are just a few questions that could be putting you off recruiting new talent again as we enter the new […]
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. […]
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 […]
If, in light of current events, recruiting has taken a back seat for your business you’re not alone. For many trying to get through the Covid-19 crisis and the resulting lockdown means that hiring new team members and expanding the business has taken a temporary back seat so that they can focus on business as […]
