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by Keeley Edge
Apr 15, 2024 / 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?
Continue ReadingHow candidate behaviour and interview etiquette has changed over recent years
by Keeley Edge
Feb 01, 2024 / 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.
Continue ReadingRecruiting the Right Talent in 2024
by Keeley Edge
Jan 09, 2024 / 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.
Continue ReadingAttracting Top Talent: The SME Advantage
by Keeley Edge
Nov 06, 2023 / 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.
Continue ReadingMastering the Interview Process for Your Business
by Keeley Edge
Oct 12, 2023 / 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.
Continue ReadingWhat does values-based recruitment look like in practice?
by Keeley Edge
Sep 11, 2023 / 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.
Continue ReadingQ&A Video Series: Onboarding & Induction with Tracy Carpenter
by Keeley Edge
Jul 24, 2023 / Company Culture, Policies & Procedures, Recruitment
Our Q&A interview topic this month is on Onboarding & Induction. Our guest is Tracy Carpenter from Mint HR.
Continue ReadingCase Study: Successful Recruitment of an Application / Systems Engineer
by Keeley Edge
Jul 18, 2023 / Case Studies, Company News, Recruitment
A Case Study of Technical Services UK Ltd partnering with Key Appointments UK Ltd for their recruitment.
Continue Reading4 questions for SME's to ensure you have the right skills in your team to plan for success
by Keeley Edge
Mar 31, 2023 / 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.
Continue ReadingQ&A Video Series: Neurodiversity with Kate Dean from Enabled
by Keeley Edge
Mar 15, 2023 / 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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