#recruitmentagency Archives - Your Talent Solutions

Skills Shortages, Visa Changes, and what does it all mean for you?

You may have seen in the news that changes have been made to the skilled worker visa eligibility criteria and they arrived on the 4th of April 2024, so as of now, these are the new rules we need to follow, and the changes are not small.     We’re going to examine why the skilled […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Applicant Tracking Systems – A Brief Guide Before You Buy

Firstly, if you’re going to buy a tool expecting it to solve a lot of problems in your HR/Recruitment Team, it won’t. OK, it WILL have the capability to start to solve a lot of the problems, but you’ll need to spend some time understanding what it is you actually need and how you can […]

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The Importance of developing your own talent

With the World Cup well on its way, it got me thinking about the parallels between elite sport and the world of work, and therefore, the importance of nurturing talent with a long-term view. It’s no secret that developing your own talent is cheaper and, though a bit more difficult to quantify, also more effective […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Roll up, roll up! All roles/vacancies booked before Noon today, April 1st 2022, absolutely free!

Did that get your attention or what, LinkedIn?!  In case anyone missed it, today is April Fools’ Day! Celebrated on April 1 each year – it has been marked for several centuries by various different cultures, though its exact origins still remain a mystery. A bit like us here at Your Talent Solutions…  And so, […]

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What is Mental Health First Aid (and why am I harping on about it in this blog?)

Warning and disclaimer There may be elements of what you are about to read that could be triggering to the reader, these are my personal experiences and relate to my recently completed Mental Health First Aid course, should this be the case please do ensure you seek further support (some suggested links can be found […]

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