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SECTOR FOCUS: Healthcare and Social Care
by Keeley Edge
Aug 12, 2024 / Candidates, Employers, News, Recruitment, Training & Development
The ongoing challenges of an aging population, increased demand for mental health services, and post-pandemic care needs are driving demand for specialised skills.
Continue ReadingSECTOR FOCUS: Creative and Digital Media
by Keeley Edge
Aug 12, 2024 / Candidates, Employers, News, Recruitment, Training & Development
Yorkshire’s creative industries are thriving, with an increasing demand for professionals in digital media, advertising, and marketing.
Continue ReadingSECTOR FOCUS: Sustainability and Environmental Knowledge
by Keeley Edge
Aug 12, 2024 / Candidates, Employers, News, Recruitment, Training & Development
With sustainability becoming a key focus across industries, the demand for green skills is rapidly increasing in Yorkshire’s manufacturing, construction, and energy sectors.
Continue ReadingSECTOR FOCUS: Life Sciences
by Keeley Edge
Aug 12, 2024 / Candidates, Employers, News, Recruitment, Training & Development
Yorkshire’s life sciences sector is thriving, driven by ongoing advancements in biotechnology and pharmaceutical research.
Continue ReadingTop Skills in Demand Across Yorkshire
by Keeley Edge
Aug 10, 2024 / Employers, Recruitment
September through to the end of November tends to a busy time recruitment wise, as leaders and managers return from holidays with fresh energy to roll out projects and grow their teams.
Continue ReadingPride Month - embracing diversity in recruitment
by Keeley Edge
Jun 11, 2024 / Company Culture, Employers, Policies & Procedures, Recruitment
June is upon us, and with it comes the vibrant celebration of Pride Month. This is a time to honor the LGBTQ+ community, recognise the strides made toward equality, and reflect on the journey that still lies ahead.
Continue ReadingWhat challenges do SME’s face when it comes to recruitment?
by Keeley Edge
Apr 30, 2024 / Employers, Recruitment
Recruitment can be a daunting task for an SME business, especially if it’s not something they do very often. I’ve worked with SME businesses throughout my recruitment career and as an owner of one myself, I understand the challenges when it comes to recruitment.
Continue ReadingOutsource your recruitment with our new service
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 will wage increases impact SME businesses?
by Keeley Edge
Apr 04, 2024 /
With the rollout of the new National Minimum Wage which came into effect on 1st April and with a £1 per hour increase, there’s no doubt that this increase will be felt by businesses and organisations across the board in the UK.
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.
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