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SECTOR FOCUS: Healthcare and Social Care

by Keeley Edge

/ Candidates, Employers, News, Recruitment, Training & Development

The ongoing challenges of an aging population, increased demand for mental health services, and post-pandemic care needs are driving demand for specialised skills.

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SECTOR FOCUS: Creative and Digital Media

by Keeley Edge

/ Candidates, Employers, News, Recruitment, Training & Development

Yorkshire’s creative industries are thriving, with an increasing demand for professionals in digital media, advertising, and marketing.

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SECTOR FOCUS: Sustainability and Environmental Knowledge

by Keeley Edge

/ Candidates, Employers, News, Recruitment, Training & Development

With sustainability becoming a key focus across industries, the demand for green skills is rapidly increasing in Yorkshire’s manufacturing, construction, and energy sectors.

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SECTOR FOCUS: Life Sciences

by Keeley Edge

/ Candidates, Employers, News, Recruitment, Training & Development

Yorkshire’s life sciences sector is thriving, driven by ongoing advancements in biotechnology and pharmaceutical research.

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Top Skills in Demand Across Yorkshire

by Keeley Edge

/ Employers, Recruitment

September through to the end of November tends to a busy time recruitment wise, as leaders and managers return from holidays with fresh energy to roll out projects and grow their teams.

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Pride Month - embracing diversity in recruitment

by Keeley Edge

/ Company Culture, Employers, Policies & Procedures, Recruitment

June is upon us, and with it comes the vibrant celebration of Pride Month. This is a time to honor the LGBTQ+ community, recognise the strides made toward equality, and reflect on the journey that still lies ahead.

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What challenges do SME’s face when it comes to recruitment?

by Keeley Edge

/ Employers, Recruitment

Recruitment can be a daunting task for an SME business, especially if it’s not something they do very often. I’ve worked with SME businesses throughout my recruitment career and as an owner of one myself, I understand the challenges when it comes to recruitment.

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Outsource your recruitment with our new service

by Keeley Edge

/ Company News, Employers, Recruitment

Ever wish you could wave a magic wand and you could get something off your To Do List? And Ta-da, it was done. Is the recruitment process one of those things that you wish you didn’t have to deal with?

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How candidate behaviour and interview etiquette has changed over recent years

by Keeley Edge

/ Candidates, Employers, Recruitment

I began my career in the world of recruitment more than 25 years ago and I've witnessed different trends, the introduction of new technologies, and cultural shifts in behaviour.

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Recruiting the Right Talent in 2024

by Keeley Edge

/ Employers, Recruitment

As we have now bid farewell to 2023, so let's take a look at the fascinating developments that shaped the job market this past year and consider what lies ahead for 2024.

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