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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: Company Culture with Anna Masheter

by Keeley Edge

/ Company Culture, Training & Development

Our Q&A interview topic this month is on Company Culture. Our guest is Anna Masheter from Beyond Learning.

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What is toxic company culture and what can you do about it?

by Keeley Edge

/ Company Culture, Health and 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?

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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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Key Appointments UK Ltd Joins APSCo: Enhancing Client and Candidate Experience

by Keeley Edge

/ Company News

In an ongoing pursuit of excellence and a commitment to upholding our core values, Key Appointments UK Ltd is thrilled to announce our recent membership with APSCo.

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Good onboarding and induction practices for SMEs

by Keeley Edge

/ 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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