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Top 10 tips for attracting your ideal candidates in 2023
by Keeley Edge
Jan 10, 2023 / Recruitment
There’s a lot going on for SMEs. The recession, cost of living crisis, and swamped job market mean that smaller companies cannot take anything for granted this year. With the high volume of vacancies and job seekers expecting more from prospective employers, recruitment strategies need to raise the bar if vacancies are going to be filled and filled with the right candidates.
Continue ReadingLessons learned from 2022 that will help overcome recruitment and retention challenges in 2023
by Keeley Edge
Dec 08, 2022 / Recruitment
Nobody expected 2022 to be easy. Businesses were still recovering from the effects of pandemic shutdowns, increased sick leave, supply issues and reduced cash flow. But just when things were beginning to settle down after the upheaval of 2020/21, the UK cost of living crisis hit, with skills and labour shortages, and rising costs piling on the pressure. Now, as we enter 2023 in recession, SMEs need to come out fighting.
Continue ReadingRecruitment solutions for your first recruit
by Keeley Edge
Oct 20, 2022 / Company News, Recruitment
Read our case study about a Fire Inspections company that needed a budget and time effective solution for their first recruit.
Continue ReadingThe 3 big benefits of values-based recruitment
by Keeley Edge
Sep 07, 2022 / Company Culture, Recruitment
There’s a lot of talk about values-based recruitment (VBR), as more and more companies realise the benefits of a recruitment process that places more emphasis on attracting candidates with beliefs and values that align with theirs.
Continue ReadingWhy graduates are good for SMEs and SMEs are good for graduates
by Keeley Edge
Jun 07, 2022 / Employers, Recruitment, Training & Development
Have you been put off hiring a graduate in the past? Was it their lack of experience? The absence of a graduate training scheme at your company? It turns out, graduates aren’t only a good fit for big corporations. SMEs can benefit a great deal from hiring graduates and a great many of them are looking for a role in an SME. Here’s why.
Continue ReadingA 3-step guide to looking after your employees' mental health
by Keeley Edge
May 06, 2022 / Company Culture, Employers, Recruitment, Workplace Wellbeing
Stress, anxiety, insomnia, loneliness, depression... mental health problems are wide ranging, life limiting, and affect us all.
Continue Reading4 Ways to Embrace Neurodiversity in the Workplace
by Keeley Edge
Mar 08, 2022 / Company Culture, Employers, Policies & Procedures, Recruitment
When we talk about diversity and inclusion in the workplace, attention is often focused on the importance and benefits of having a good mix of gender, age, and race. But what about the fair treatment and inclusion of those with differences we cannot see? Neurodiversity is one such difference that is all too often overlooked.
Continue ReadingHow 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 ReadingIdentifying and Communicating Your Unique Selling Proposition
by Keeley Edge
Dec 03, 2021 / Candidates, Recruitment, Training & Development
How you come across before and during a job interview depends largely on the way you present your unique selling proposition. Job descriptions are rapidly evolving, and employers are actively looking for distinguishable value propositions from job seekers that demonstrate impressive combinations of technical expertise and cross-functional skills.
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