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November 4, 2024
Key Takeaways Recruiting for a growing SaaS business demands a strategy that balances speed, quality and cultural fit. By using specialist recruitment support, tailored processes and transparent candidate experience, employers in SaaS can secure the right talent and retain it for the long term. Quality matters more than speed – the right recruit makes all […]
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October 25, 2024
Key Takeaways Company culture defines how people behave, collaborate and feel within your organisation—and it directly impacts recruitment, retention, productivity and your external reputation. Culture shapes the type of employees you attract and how they engage with their roles. Undefined or misaligned culture can lead to low morale, high turnover and reduced performance. Identifying your […]
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October 18, 2024
Key Takeaways A thriving work culture is a deliberate outcome, not a by-product. It aligns behaviours, values and environment to support how people feel, work and stay engaged. Culture influences not just attraction, but retention, performance and business reputation. Clearly defining values and expected behaviours gives teams a shared identity and direction. Leaders must model […]
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October 11, 2024
Key Takeaways Base pay is the fixed amount an employee earns before any bonuses, incentives, or benefits. Understanding how base pay works helps both employers and employees make fair, informed decisions about compensation. Base pay is typically expressed as an annual salary or hourly rate before deductions. It excludes bonuses, overtime, and benefits but forms […]
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October 4, 2024
Key Takeaways A well-structured onboarding process not only helps new employees settle in—it plays a crucial role in long-term retention and reducing recruitment costs. Onboarding starts from the job offer, not just day one. Support, clarity and structure in early days make new hires feel valued and reduce early turnover. A clear day-one schedule, buddy […]
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October 1, 2024
Key Takeaways The upcoming October Budget is expected to bring substantial changes affecting recruitment, workforce planning and hiring costs. Businesses which plan now can mitigate risks and capture opportunities. Anticipated increases in employer National Insurance and Corporation Tax will elevate employment costs. Proposed employment law reforms (e.g., day-one unfair dismissal, revised SSP) could increase legal […]
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August 10, 2024
With job applications at an all-time high, how employers are handling the application process and presenting feedback to candidates is a hot topic. Our Operations Manager, Dan Barfoot discusses the importance of feedback in more detail: I have been reading more and more about candidates in this market not hearing back from their applications. In the […]
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July 25, 2024
If you reach the stage in the interview process where you are being asked for your salary expectations, this is a very good sign. It means that the employer is seriously considering you, but it’s still important to remain professional and not relax just yet. If you have been referred by a recruiter, there is […]
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July 19, 2024
The recruitment process is all about identifying and hiring the very best candidate for the role. While the interview process might be time consuming and difficult, it is one of the best methods we have for finding and hiring the best candidates. When presented with multiple strong candidates, it can be difficult to know which […]
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July 17, 2024
Now that the 2024 UK election is over and the dust has settled, we’re taking stock of what this change means for British jobs and wages. Businesses will likely be appreciative of the clarity that comes with a new political leadership, and a potential easing of the economic uncertainty we’ve lived with in recent years. […]
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