It’s an age-old debate when you write a job advertisement; do you show the salary or do you write something vague like “competitive”? For years, negotiating salary has been a bit like a game of cat and mouse; employers want to gauge what a candidate is already earning to determine how much they’ll offer them […]
Every business has its own unique personality and culture. Just like people, no two businesses are the same. Company culture is formed by the people that work there, the management and leadership style, the processes by which work is carried out and the organisation’s values. These aspects work together to influence what it’s like to […]
The current recruitment market is unlike anything we’ve ever seen. Digital and tech skills are in high demand, but there aren’t enough candidates to fill the roles. Therefore, employers need to sell themselves more than ever before. In order to be successful and compete against the big players in tech, scaling tech businesses need to […]
According to Sifted, Europe currently has almost four times as many unicorns as it did this time last year. 2021 was a record year for unicorns, especially in the UK, as 25% of the country’s Unicorns were founded in the last 12 months. As you probably know, a unicorn is a term used in the […]
January has always been a hectic month for recruitment. Jobs always factor into induvial goals for the year, and as a result, the New Year, New Job mindset is strong. After the downtime of Christmas, January seems like the perfect time for businesses to start hiring new roles and for candidates to start looking for […]
As the talent market is set to grow even more competitive in the coming year, Employer Branding is sure to be the main differentiator between organisations. How employees and candidates perceive a business as a place to work will hold more influence than ever before as employers become compelled to match salaries and benefits if […]
The 2021 Recruiter Nation Report claims that 80% of recruiters’ priorities have shifted when it comes to talent acquisition. It’s no surprise, as the talent market has changed dramatically after the last two years. We’ve gone from employers holding power to a candidate-driven market, with more vacancies than available talent leading to never-seen-before levels of competition. Candidates […]
It’s the time of year when we all start thinking of new year’s resolutions, promises that we make to ourselves and try our hardest to keep. Although they’re usually personal goals, there’s no reason that businesses can’t adopt the same approach. A new year is a great time to establish new goals, reassess strategies, and […]
The world of HR tech is growing rapidly. New programmes and software are emerging every day to help with the recruitment process and your people strategy and employee engagement. For example, talent management technology can help identify staffing requirements, develop employees and recruit or onboard new team members. In addition, tech can be used for the entire hiring process and performance management, succession planning and learning and development.
Environmental issues are becoming more of a talking point than ever, and many of us are starting to prioritise the impact we have on the environment in our daily lives. More of us than ever are conscious about how we travel, the amount of waste we produce, and other renowned factors for damaging the planet. […]
