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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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Attracting Top Talent: The SME Advantage

by Keeley Edge

/ Candidates, Employers, Recruitment

Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of the global economy. These businesses often face a unique set of challenges, especially when it comes to attracting and retaining top talent.

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Mastering the Interview Process for Your Business

by Keeley Edge

/ Employers, Recruitment

Getting your recruitment decisions right is essential for your business, as the costs of making the wrong choices can be significant in terms of finance and productivity. To ensure that you make the right decisions, it's crucial to have a well-thought-out interview process in place.

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What does values-based recruitment look like in practice?

by Keeley Edge

/ Company Culture, Employers, Policies & Procedures, Recruitment

The potential benefits of successful values-based recruitment are clear and manifold: happier, more engaged recruits, higher productivity, stronger teamwork, and loyalty to the company being among them. However, hiring a workforce based on company values is not as simple as it sounds. It takes a clear, well-designed strategy with measurable criteria.

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Q&A Video Series: Onboarding & Induction with Tracy Carpenter

by Keeley Edge

/ Company Culture, Policies & Procedures, Recruitment

Our Q&A interview topic this month is on Onboarding & Induction. Our guest is Tracy Carpenter from Mint HR.

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Case Study: Successful Recruitment of an Application / Systems Engineer

by Keeley Edge

/ Case Studies, Company News, Recruitment

A Case Study of Technical Services UK Ltd partnering with Key Appointments UK Ltd for their recruitment.

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4 questions for SME's to ensure you have the right skills in your team to plan for success

by Keeley Edge

/ Employers, Recruitment, Training & Development

In small to medium businesses, as in any business, your people are your greatest asset. And as April marks, for many, the start of a new tax year, there’s no better time to reflect on your recruitment and training needs in order to ensure your company has the staff and skills required to achieve your goals for 2023/24.

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Q&A Video Series: Neurodiversity with Kate Dean from Enabled

by Keeley Edge

/ Company Culture, Employers, Policies & Procedures, Recruitment

In this Q&A video we spoke to Kate Dean, Managing Director of Enable Disability & Inclusion Consultants Ltd based in Leeds, and we asked her some questions about neurodiversity in the workplace.

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