by Tricia | Jul 6, 2021 | Finding the perfect candidate, News, Trends
It’s crazy out there right now – we know staff are moving very quickly and that decisions are being made seemingly by the minute. Counter offers are rife and where you’d think there would be a plethora of people (1.6 million remain on furlough)... 
by Tricia | Jan 18, 2021 | Manufacturing, Catering, Hospitality, IT, Sales, Marketing, Fianancial Services, HR, Management, Mental Health, Employee Engagement, Blog, Engineering and Manufacturing, Finding the perfect candidate, General, Insurance and Financial Services, News
This time last year I certainly did not envisage 2020 playing out the way it did for thousands of companies and for many, the full extent of the pandemic came as a complete (and prolonged) shock. Our first concern was, of course, the spread of the virus and looking... 
by Tricia | Jan 7, 2021 | IT, Sales, Marketing, Fianancial Services, HR, Management, Employee Engagement, Blog, Finding the perfect candidate, Insurance and Financial Services, News
Have you ever had someone back out of a job offer? Often, you may not discover that your new recruit has dropped out of the hiring process until a couple of weeks before their start date or worse, on their first day, when they just don’t turn up! This can cause all... 
by Tricia | Nov 8, 2020 | IT, Sales, Marketing, Fianancial Services, HR, Management, Candidate Information, Finding the perfect candidate, General, Job Seekers, News, Recent Roles
Did you know that we place candidates into HR, Sales, IT, Finance, Marketing and Financial Services roles? Our commercial team have continued to source, engage, shortlist and propose only the best candidates for any and all office-based roles during lockdown (1.0, 2.0... 
by Tricia | Nov 4, 2020 | Mental Health, Blog, Candidate Information, Employee Information, How to stand out, Job Seekers
Let’s face it, staying motivated in a frustrating job hunt can be extremely difficult for anyone. How is it though, when faced with a challenge or adversity, that some people seem to get stuck and unable to move on, whilst others seem to bounce back from difficult... 
by Tricia | Oct 21, 2020 | Blog, Candidate Information, Job Seekers, News
Every day there are more media reports about the increase in organised crime and fraudsters exploiting our increased dependency on using internet based services during the Covid crisis. With an increase in people looking to change career or find a new job following... 
by Tricia | Oct 12, 2020 | Employee Engagement, Blog, Candidate Information, Employee Information, How to stand out, Job Seekers
The world has changed in 2020 and there has been a big impact on when, how and if employers recruit. On the upside, many employers are recruiting and some sectors and businesses are thriving, on the downside, some industries have been hit so hard they may take years... 
by Tricia | Apr 1, 2020 | Blog, Candidate Information, General, Job Seekers
The use of video interviews has soared during the Covid-19 pandemic. Despite being around for many years, the reliance on video platforms is a fairly new phenomenon for many businesses and candidates. While interviewing from home can create an element of uncertainty,... 
by Tricia | Mar 30, 2020 | Blog, Candidate Information, General
Telephone interviews have been around for many years, however they have become more and more popular as a first step screening method Over the last couple of weeks their use has seen a massive increase, for obvious reasons. Pretty much all screening is now carried... 
by Tricia | Mar 26, 2020 | Blog, Candidate Information, Employee Information, General, Job Seekers
Furloughed, working part time, between jobs, working at home? There is no better time than NOW to up skill. South Gloucester and Stroud College have a range of free on line courses that can lead to a new qualification. Online learning allows you to gain recognised... 
by Tricia | Mar 25, 2020 | Mental Health, Blog, Candidate Information, General
As a nation we are famous for a ‘stiff upper lip’, stoic attitude to dealing with a crisis. Whilst a ‘don’t panic’ approach has its benefits – at times like this it is a strength, not a weakness to seek and ask for support when we need it. Even for the most robust... 
by Tricia | Mar 23, 2020 | Management, Employee Engagement, Blog
New ways of working are being forced on many of us, but they can lead to a more motivated and inspired team and a better business. No matter what industry you’re in, or the size of your business, leading effective meetings is often a difficult tasks in the best of... 
