Ghosting: HR’s new recruitment nightmare? In summary: New research by the CIPD has revealed a quarter of businesses are being ‘ghosted’ by new employees who fail to turn up for a new role. Preventing this requires frequent communication with new […]
The importance of addressing unconscious bias in recruitment in summary: Unconscious bias is a cognitive trait everyone has, leading to us unconsciously categorising others: particularly by age, social background, gender, identity, ethnicity, or education. These biases can unintentionally make recruitment […]
6 signs of a bad business reputation (and what to do about it) in summary: A bad business reputation can be kryptonite for businesses; affecting everything from recruitment strategies to loss of customer confidence. HR must be able to identify […]
Summary of what do candidates want from employers in 2023: Candidates in 2023 are looking for employers who prioritise work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements. Competitive compensation and benefits packages are important to candidates, as well as opportunities for […]
Despite slow economic growth, the UK’s jobs market is still thriving: with candidates having record numbers of vacancies to choose from. This candidate-driven market, however, isn’t such great news if you’re a recruiter. With so many job vacancies, candidates are […]
Accurate, accessible workforce insights are more important than ever before. After all, successful business strategies can’t be built on a hunch or ‘finger in the air’ assumptions. In today’s data-driven world, having the right data is paramount when it comes […]
There is something of a fine art to spotting stand-out CVs. On the one hand, potential employees will be determined to catch a recruiter’s eye by highlighting their professional brilliance. But on the other, how can you be sure that […]
The ongoing volatility of the UK job market is causing recruitment headaches for just about every business. The ONS’s latest data has shown that the UK’s average unemployment rate fell in February to around 4.1%, meaning that companies and HR […]
If you’re an HR professional, it’s likely effective onboarding of new staff is one of the most important aspects of your job. It’s a critical point in the career journey of a new hire: get it wrong, and you risk […]
The ONS’ latest statistics* show the unemployment rate has decreased, and the number of vacancies has shot up: ‘77,500 above its pre-pandemic level in January to March 2020’. Alongside people’s lukewarm feelings about moving jobs in an uncertain time, the […]
If your organisation has experienced growth or turnover, chances are recruitment is part of your agenda. But to find the right people to join your organisation, your job adverts must stand out from the crowd and present your brand in […]
If you’re an HR professional charged with recruitment efforts during this busy time, you’re faced with the difficult challenge of ensuring you find the right employees for your vacancies quickly. And with candidates disengaging with or dropping out of inefficient […]
