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How succession planning can future-proof your company
by Keeley Edge
Feb 09, 2022 / Employers, Recruitment, Training & Development
Succession planning is not only a strategy for replacing executive and leadership roles when employees are promoted, leave or retire. It is about nurturing talent, boosting skillsets, and providing your staff with a clear career path that will encourage retention and company growth.
Continue ReadingWhy recruitment planning is worth putting on your to-do list today
by Keeley Edge
Jan 14, 2022 / Employers, Recruitment
There’s no better time to plan for the year ahead than in January. Planning your recruitment needs in advance will save you time in the long run and help you secure the best candidates to help your business adapt and expand.
Continue ReadingHow Are You Supporting the Wellbeing of Your Employees?
by Keeley Edge
Dec 03, 2021 / Company Culture, Employers, Workplace Wellbeing
As we navigate various post-pandemic transitions over the coming months and years, employees are likely to face new stressors both at work and at home. Creating a positive work environment that supports employee wellbeing must therefore be a priority for every business leader.
Continue ReadingHow to Attract Top Talent While the Job Market is Hot
by Keeley Edge
Nov 22, 2021 / Company Culture, Employers, Recruitment
Although the impact of labour shortages is expected to fade as Covid disruption to the economy dissipates, we would continue to advise companies to consider tactics for attracting and retaining top talent. Offering competitive wages is a start, but successful recruitment and retention in a hot job market often requires more than simply levelling the monetary playing field.
Continue ReadingConveying Company Culture During Recruitment
by Keeley Edge
Oct 13, 2021 / Company Culture, Employers, Recruitment
Recruitment is tough for both employers and candidates, so effective two-way communication is essential. One of the main ways a company can help to find the right fit for a role is to include their business aspirations at every stage of the process, from the job advert through to the interviews.
Continue ReadingKeeping Your Cool While Recruiting
by Keeley Edge
Sep 07, 2021 / Employers, Recruitment
We all know how stressful it can be applying for a new job, but employers can face just as much anxiety during a recruitment campaign. Not only do they take a huge amount of time, effort and money to organise, but choosing the wrong applicant can have a detrimental effect on a business. With the pressure of getting it right the first time, knowing how to keep your stress levels to a minimum can help you maintain focus, make informed decisions, and ultimately select the best candidate for your company. Here are some of our top recruitment strategies for employers.
Continue ReadingThe Do's and Don'ts of Training New Employees
by Keeley Edge
Jul 05, 2021 / Employers, Recruitment, Training & Development
New employee training is a vital part of recruitment. It helps to ensure new recruits understand their roles and the wider goals of the company, as well as increasing their confidence and competency. Methods can include job shadowing, group sessions, coaching, and formal apprenticeships.
Continue ReadingHow to Have a Successful Video Interview
by Keeley Edge
May 14, 2021 / Candidates, Employers, Recruitment
Whether you are looking for new staff or searching for your next role, investing time and energy into the job interview process is crucial to success. Key Appointments are here to help make video interviewing both efficient and enjoyable with our video interview tips.
Continue ReadingHow to support new and existing employees in a COVID world
by Keeley Edge
Oct 01, 2020 / Company Culture, Employers, Policies & Procedures, Recruitment, Training & Development, Workplace Wellbeing
There’s no denying that the 2020 pandemic has turned the world upside down. And while we might be getting tired of hearing phrases like ‘unprecedented’ and ‘new normal’, we can’t hide from the fact that things are different right now.
Continue ReadingHow to keep new starters engaged from offer to induction
by Keeley Edge
Aug 30, 2020 / Employers, Policies & Procedures, Recruitment
You’ve found the perfect candidate and you’re ready to offer them the position, but what next? How will you ensure that you keep them engaged between accepting your offer and starting their induction?
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