Why candidates ghost recruiters and employers Recruiters love to tell stories about “the one that got away” – the perfect candidate, the absolute “shoe in” who aced the interview, possibly even enthusiastically accepting the offer, then simply vanished. No polite decline.No awkward phone call.Just radio silence. It’s tempting to chalk…
Sometimes others say it better, I love helping people and appreciate the time they take to drop me a "thank you" note. "...Applying for roles where experience is always required can be frustrating, particularly if you are a recent graduate. Countless applications yielded nothing, more often with no response or…
Outplacement: A Win-Win for Businesses and Employee When businesses face the difficult decision of reducing their workforce, it’s vital to handle the process with care, professionalism, and empathy. This is where outplacement services come in. Offering structured, often bespoke, support to departing employees, outplacement benefits both the individuals affected and…
Mastering Onboarding: Setting your employees up for success It’s not a new sport, nor an SAS torture technique – so, what is it? The term ‘onboarding’ may sound like a modern corporate buzzword, but it has been around since the 1970s. It is the process of integrating new employees into…
Whether you’re hiring or applying – a little bit of flexibility goes a long way! Flexible working is high on every candidate’s list of requirements but what does that really mean and how important is it for both employer and candidate to be flexible in order to secure a great…
Helen is a training professional spanning 20 years. She is a director at ANPR Consulting and also People Spark who provide training solutions and leadership development. Helen believes that great managers create great teams, and that too many businesses leave their management training to chance. Tom - Helen, thanks for…
Steve Jack is MD of Team Support Staff Ltd which also trades as Margaret Hodge Recruitment in Scotland, recruitment agencies covering a range of services from offices across the UK. Tom - Steve, thanks for taking to time to chat with me about your services. Tell me in a few…
Chris is founder and owner of specialist hospitality and leisure recruiter Ellis Mack. Chris is a qualified chef and his depth of knowledge and understanding of the hospitality industry made him the natural choice to speak with about the impact on the industry due to Covid-19. Tom - Chris, thanks…