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How to thank your team: Meaningful, low-cost ideas for SMEs
by Keeley Edge
Nov 01, 2026 / Company Culture, Employers
As we move towards the end of the calendar year, one question that leaders should be asking: Have we shown our appreciation in a way that our people value?
Continue ReadingHow to tell if an employer really values its people
by Keeley Edge
Nov 01, 2026 / Candidates, Company Culture
Choosing a new job isn’t just about finding the right salary or a role that matches your skills. It’s about finding an employer where you’ll feel supported, appreciated and able to build a successful career
Continue ReadingHow SMEs can strengthen employee engagement before year-end
by Keeley Edge
Oct 01, 2026 / Company Culture, Employers
October / November time is often when leaders start to notice signs of pressure, fatigue or disengagement within their teams.
Continue ReadingIs it time to move on, or just time for a conversation?
by Keeley Edge
Oct 01, 2026 / Candidates
As the final quarter of the year begins, many people naturally start reflecting on their career.
Continue ReadingChoosing 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.
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