A lot of companies put huge effort into hiring, then treat onboarding like the easy part. But it’s often the bit that decides whether someone stays. Many retention issues start with onboarding mistakes, and they’re not always obvious. They can include things like a new starter feeling a bit lost, […]
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People talk a lot about transparency in recruitment, but it’s often treated as a buzzword rather than something practical. In reality, transparency shows up in small moments. How clearly a role is explained, how honest a conversation feels, and whether candidates know where they stand or are left guessing. Recruitment […]
Recruitment agencies can be a huge help, but only if you work with them in the right way. Plenty of hiring managers waste time by treating their agency as a CV-sending service, rather than a proper partner. If you want to get the most out of a recruitment agency, you […]
As a manager, ensuring that your employees are happy and comfortable should be a top priority. Happy employees make for productive employees, so it’s in the best interests of you and your business to stay on top of employee welfare. Creating an accessible workplace is key to this, particularly if […]
A highly underrated aspect of writing a CV and putting your best foot forward in an interview is your soft skills. Soft skills in of themselves are pretty underrated. You can’t get a degree in them (often), and you can’t really prove them the way you would technique with a […]
It’s not fun to think about, but the country’s job market is currently tilted in favour of employers, making it more of a buyer’s market and more of a headache for jobseekers. According to data from the Office for National Statistics, Scotland’s unemployment rate stood at 3.5% in the three […]
Scotland’s biggest industries are a surprisingly mixed bag. Sure, there are the obvious ones like whiskey and tourism, but it might interest you to know that we’re also big on finance, energy, technology, and life sciences. So, when someone tells you there are no jobs beyond the Central Belt, unless […]
Redundancy is infuriating. You have just lost your job and are struggling and unsure about what the future holds – all through no fault of your own. It’s a bad hand dealt. So, what should you do? Here, we share some tips about what you can do after redundancy. Do […]
It goes without saying that hiring the right people is crucial for any organization’s success. Any team is as good as the team members. This means that starting or maintaining a productive business starts with who you hire – and that comes down to the hiring process. An optimized, structured […]
The world of recruitment is constantly evolving. If you want to attract the top talent to your business, staying on top of the latest recruitment trends is absolutely essential. However, doing so can be difficult, especially for the busy modern business owner. To help, we’ve put together a list of […]