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Fasting and Ramadan Whilst Working in Recruitment – My experience – Kasar Shaid

NO FOOD NO WATER but fasting is a lot more than that. The blessed month of Ramadan recently came to an end for over 2 billion Muslims. I decided to write a short blog about my fasting experience while managing the demands of a recruitment job. Suhoor, the pre-dawn meal is taken at about 4 […]

Strategic Hiring: A New Data-Driven Approach to Knowing When to Hire

Against the dynamic landscape of today’s recruitment market, knowing when to expand your team is crucial to maintaining a competitive edge, giving yourself every opportunity to maximise commercial opportunities as well as protecting burn out of your most precious assets, your people. Whether your company is a startup or an established enterprise, the decision to […]

The Benefits and Challenges of a Multi-Generational Workforce in the UK

What is a multi-generational workforce? A multi-generational workforce, where individuals from different age groups work together, has become increasingly common in the UK. The workforce is made up of baby boomers (born between 1946-1964), Generation X (born between 1965-1980), millennials (born between 1981-1996), and Generation Z (born after 1996). The diversity of experiences, perspectives, and […]

Should you consider a bootcamp to address your digital skills shortage? A blog for employers.

What is the issue? In today’s fast-paced digital world, software development is becoming ever more important for businesses of all sizes. From small startups to large corporations, software development is a critical component of success. However, as the demand for software development talent grows, the supply of skilled professionals is not keeping up, leading to […]

Should you consider Software Development Bootcamps as a kickstart to your career?

This is a tricky question to answer, and the answer is probably, “it depends”. So, we’ll try and cover some of the reasons why it would be a good idea for you, balanced with some of the why nots. Why are there so many bootcamps? This is an easy one, there is a global skills […]

How To Manage World Cup Fever at Work & Kick Start Employee Engagement

The World Cup is almost here, and whilst for many of us it’s a very different prospect with the controversy surrounding many elements of the tournament, it’s still expected to be watched by 5 billion people around the world. Given the global population in 2021 was just over 7.8 billion, there’s a good chance some […]

Is a sponsor licence a good idea for my business?

Should you consider investing in a visa sponsor license? We’ve mentioned before in our blogs about the skills shortage and the imbalance that exists between open roles and candidates. Well, in 2014 there were more roles than candidates and further reporting this year has told us a similar story. More and more companies are applying […]

The Candidate Experience, simple steps to start improving your process

Why you should take your time to think about your candidate experience. Your hiring process is the first interaction your future employees will have with your organisation, and this is your time to start their journey with you in a positive way. Making sure your candidates have a smooth, considered and enjoyable process will help […]

Taking the Leap…

The majority of us will have, at some point or another, worked for a big corporate organisation. They’re big old machines and they have their pros and cons. They’re definitely great places to cut your teeth at. They’re vast operations and they tend to offer lots of support and opportunities for training and development. I […]

The STAR Technique and why YOU need it.

A lot of people have not heard of the STAR technique but when it is explained to them, they often find it is closely aligned with how they answer questions anyway. The STAR technique is a method of answering questions that helps you keep your responses on topic, concise, and crucially, to the point. Most […]

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