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Choosing the right recruitment route
by Keeley Edge
Sep 01, 2026 / Employers, Recruitment
As SMEs head into September, recruitment activity can increase sharply.
Continue ReadingStand out this Autumn: Understanding how employers find talent
by Keeley Edge
Sep 01, 2026 / Candidates
September is often one of the busiest times of year for recruitment. As businesses return from the summer holidays, projects gather pace, budgets are reviewed and many employers begin recruiting for the final quarter of the year.
Continue ReadingMake the most of August: Recruitment Planning for the months ahead
by Keeley Edge
Aug 01, 2026 / Employers
August can feel like an in-between month for SMEs. Decision makers are away, projects slow down and teams often operate with reduced capacity.
Continue ReadingAugust is the perfect time to plan your next career move
by Keeley Edge
Aug 01, 2026 / Candidates
When it comes to career planning, many people wait until they're unhappy before they start thinking about what's next. But the best career moves rarely happen by accident. They happen because someone has taken the time to reflect on where they are now and where they want to be in the future. August can be the perfect month to do exactly that.
Continue ReadingManaging Summer Staffing Challenges: Flexible Working, Leave and Temporary Support
by Keeley Edge
Jul 01, 2026 / Company Culture, Employers
July marks the start of the peak holiday season, and for many SMEs it is one of the most challenging periods of the year to manage staffing. Workloads don’t disappear, customer expectations remain high and team members understandably want to take annual leave, spend time with family and juggle school holiday pressures.
Continue ReadingJob searching during the summer months
by Keeley Edge
Jul 01, 2026 / Candidates
For many people, summer is a time to switch off. Holidays are booked, the children are off school and thoughts naturally turn to making the most of the longer days. It's also the time of year when many job seekers pause their search, assuming employers will wait until September to recruit. From our experience, that's simply not the case.
Continue ReadingUsing AI Effectively in Recruitment
by Keeley Edge
Jun 01, 2026 / Employers
AI has made its way into almost every part of the workplace, including recruitment. Yet for many SMEs, the topic still feels overwhelming.
Continue ReadingUsing AI in Your Job Search: Helpful Tool or Risky Shortcut?
by Keeley Edge
Jun 01, 2026 / Candidates
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming a normal part of everyday life. From writing emails to planning holidays, many people are using AI to save time and improve results. Job searching is no exception.
Continue ReadingEmployee Wellbeing in SMEs: Building a Healthier, Happier Workplace
by Keeley Edge
May 01, 2026 / Company Culture, Employers, Health and Wellbeing
Employee wellbeing has become one of the most talked about topics in the workplace, and for good reason. Smaller organisations often feel the impact of stress, pressure and change more intensely than larger ones because every individual carries a significant part of the workload. When one person struggles, the ripple effect is felt immediately.
Continue ReadingLooking After Your Wellbeing at Work
by Keeley Edge
May 01, 2026 / Candidates, Company Culture, Health and Wellbeing
As recruiters, we speak to people every day who are thinking about leaving their jobs. More often than not, it’s not just about salary. It’s about how work feels.
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