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How to maintain goals around diversity

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Last updated: 27th October 22 Applies to: Business Owners and Hiring Managers​ Achieving diversity in your hiring process is important, but we all know it’s not always easy to sustain. Diversity quotas and efforts to hire from underrepresented groups have been around for years, and the effects of racial and gender discrimination are pervasive. While […]

Why do business owners need to pay expensive recruitment fees?

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Have you started to look for help when it comes to the recruitment process but feel like it’s too expensive? Why is that? Is it the shiny new offices? The huge pay packets? Keeping the owners/directors in new sports cars and luxury holidays? What is it that makes recruitment so expensive? It’s hard to be […]

What do recruiters actually do?

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Are you ready to hire a new employee in your business and want to know if recruiters can be helpful to you? The first question you might want to be answered is… What do recruiters do exactly? Good question! I know some of you will answer “as little as possible”. Whilst that is a tempting […]

How do you know how much recruitment will cost you?

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Are you about to start a new hiring process for your business and wondering what recruitment costs are involved? You are not alone. The recruitment process can be a stressful and overwhelming experience, especially when it’s your first time hiring for your business. So how much does recruitment cost exactly? The short answer is …it […]

Why is it difficult to recruit new employees?

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Building your business and deciding to recruit new employees is rewarding but can be risky. The costs of getting it wrong can be considerable. Recruiting employees is risky and it makes good sense to stack the odds in your favour. UK businesses are failing to recruit the right person for two out of five roles […]

7 characteristics of a new employee for SMEs

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Last updated: 27th October 22 Applies to: SME Business Owners and Hiring Managers Hiring your first employee or expanding your team? Don’t know where to start? Worried about getting it wrong? You are not alone! It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when it comes to the hiring process, especially for small businesses. In terms of looking […]

Interview questions for your assistant

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Last updated: 27th October 22 Applies to: Business Owners and Hiring Managers​ Are you looking to hire an assistant but could use some help when it comes to asking the right interview questions? While hiring an assistant is similar to hiring someone for any other position, there are some key differences. This person will serve […]

Three key mistakes to absolutely avoid when recruiting

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Last updated: November 2nd 2023 Applies to: Business Owners and Hiring Managers​   Are you about to take on the hiring process? Worried about making mistakes and making the wrong decision when recruiting for your company? If you’re a small business owner, you know that hiring the right person for your team is crucial. Like […]