The Power of People: Strategies for Thriving in a Changing Job Market

As we navigate the ever-changing landscape of the UK job market, I wanted to share some insights that I believe will be valuable to you. With over two decades in recruitment, I've seen how the right strategies can make all the difference in not just finding talent but building strong relationships that enable development, purpose and mutuality.

In this newsletter, we'll explore a few key areas that can impact your recruitment and operational efficiency. We'll look at the art of interviewing for success, upcoming employment law changes, and the benefits of considering temporary staff during uncertain times.

But before we dive in, I want to touch on something that's become increasingly clear to me: in our digital world, being human has never been more important. Whether it's connecting with colleagues, learning and developing, or reaching customers, our ability to build deep, meaningful relationships is what sets us apart. There's a fascinating psychology behind this - our brains are wired for connection, and these authentic interactions not only boost morale and productivity but also drive innovation and customer loyalty.

So, as we discuss strategies and trends, let's remember that at the heart of every successful business is people connecting with people. This human touch allows us to truly understand needs, nurture talent, and create lasting value. Abby Robbins

Interviewing for success has never been more critical

When carrying out the important role of hiring for your team, time is of the essence; every day, the role is empty, productivity is down, the existing team feel overwhelmed with additional work and you could fast be at risk of losing the headcount all together if leaders do not see you hiring fast enough. Implementing effective screening techniques can greatly simplify hiring, helping you spot top talent swiftly and effectively. Let’s examine proven methods to boost your candidate assessment. Read More

What challenges does your organisation face when hiring? What works well, and what do you feel is an area for development?

Human Connection,how Employee Engagement depends on it

According to Gallup, just 23% of employees are regularly engaged at work. As an economy, UK growth has slowed, and productivity for many is slowly slipping; what should leaders be considering when reviewing work conditions for the important people they employ and the critical work they carry out? Read More

How does your organisation work, what strategies have you implemented that gave surprising results, what are you proud of, and where do you feel you could improve?

Hiring short-term talent drives productivity.

In the past years, the temporary employment market has grown; these people are often called temps, interim, gig workers, and contractors. They are hired on a short-term basis and expected to drive big results. Organisations are regularly hiring these people to manage costs while supersizing output. Read More

How do you inject expertise into your organisation? Have you worked with short-term people? How did it go?

Do you want to work with an experienced, well-connected, human-centric recruitment company that can provide expert talent management partnering to help you realise key growth goals? Let's Talk

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