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How 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: Company Culture with Anna Masheter
by Keeley Edge
Aug 12, 2023 / Company Culture, Training & Development
Our Q&A interview topic this month is on Company Culture. Our guest is Anna Masheter from Beyond Learning.
Continue ReadingWhat is toxic company culture and what can you do about it?
by Keeley Edge
Aug 02, 2023 / Company Culture, Workplace Wellbeing
The recent allegations about ITV have put toxic workplace culture back in the headlines. But what does an unhealthy company culture look like? What is the impact and what can you do to turn things around?
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 ReadingGood onboarding and induction practices for SMEs
by Keeley Edge
Jul 05, 2023 / Company Culture, Policies & Procedures
Your new recruit has signed the contract. It might feel like the hard part is over, especially in today’s challenging recruitment market. But now the clock is ticking.
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