It feels like everyone’s talking about diversity and inclusion at the moment, and rightly so. Discussions about improving diversity and what steps we can take to make our workplaces safe and inclusive are vital. But it’s also essential that we don’t miss the first step. Before we can really understand and address Diversity, Equity, and […]

As we move towards 2022 and away from the uncertainty of the past few years, we’re keen to focus on what we have learned and embrace the changes we see around us. Recruitment has changed since 2019. Dramatically so. Once seen as the province of a privileged few, remote work is now mainstream, and hybrid […]

Diversity and inclusion are important issues that need total buy-in from your whole team. This can often mean having difficult conversations about tricky topics. Managers often have to walk a delicate line, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to express themselves and feel heard while also ensuring that their workplace remains a safe and welcoming […]

As we move towards the end of 2021, many HR and hiring managers are taking the opportunity to reflect on how recruitment has changed during a turbulent few years. Many areas of work may be getting back to a semblance of normal, but some of the changes we’ve seen may last longer. Let’s look at […]

Earlier this week, the government announced that the NHS is set to receive an extra £5.9bn in funding on top of the extra £12bn that was announced earlier this year.  The NHS hospital system in England is at breaking point with over five million people waiting for care. Hundreds of thousands of people have been […]

In a society where image is everything and a company’s reputation can be measured in likes, re-tweets, comments and shares; creating an employer brand that draws people to your business has never been more important. It is refreshing to see more companies investing in their employees’ development. The challenge, however, may be that too many […]

Inclusive workplaces are rewarding and productive places to work. Companies with a diverse workforce can outperform those without by 50%. Inclusive workplaces typically have much lower staff turnover and can improve how partners and clients perceive your company. Even without these benefits, improving opportunities for diverse candidates is the right thing to do, and we […]

The UK’s severe shortage of HGV drivers has led to a considerable increase in pressure for logistics companies. The problem isn’t only confined to the UK but appears globally as well; logistics companies need more HGV drivers on their rosters if they want to keep up with growing business expectations. However, due to the lack […]

2020 was an extremely challenging year for the healthcare industry and the hard working people who work within it. Data from NHS England shows that there was considerable disruption to healthcare recruitment activity within the NHS during the Covid 19 pandemic. There was a vacancy rate of over 10% reported for nurses alone; leaving 38,952 […]

The healthcare industry in the UK has seen a widespread shortage of staff in recent years which has caused healthcare recruitment to become increasingly competitive. According to a survey conducted by Statista with 570,000 healthcare professionals taking part, over 61% of respondents either disagreed, strongly disagreed and neither agreed or disagreed with the following statement; […]