High profile companies or those in exciting industries appeal to new graduates and experienced hires alike, but what if your company is seen as “boring”? How do you overcome that to attract talent without having to offer huge compensation packages? In this article, Hannah Brice of brand-building consultancy Upmarketry looks at how small to medium enterprises can…

Deel’s data, based on its customer base of remote international teams, showed a devastating impact of economic uncertainty on workers, according to Matt Monette, country lead and head of expansion for Deel UKI. He told HR magazine: “The rising cost of goods and services, the real wage squeeze and surging energy prices are still hurting…

Based on a survey of over 4,000 companies in the UK and across Europe, the findings highlight major employee expectations as employers continue to step up initiatives to attract, hire and retain top-tier talent. With many building out the breadth of recruitment drives and casting the net wider than ever, businesses are increasingly pivoting under…

In the modern workplace, it is now more important than ever to ensure that disability discrimination is properly managed, so that everybody has a fair chance of working in a safe environment that caters to a host of needs. With the Equality Act 2010 in mind, employers must adhere to discrimination laws that protect all…

There are many ways to show you appreciate your employees. But listening and responding to survey feedback should be top of the list. Friday 3 March marks Employee Appreciation Day. A day dedicated to acknowledging the work of employees and valuing their effort and contribution to the organisation. The most vital act of acknowledgement is…

Recruiting employees with the right skills in 2023 will be more challenging than ever, despite the anticipated business slowdown, states a new guide launched today by leading global recruitment firm Monster.  The guide cites recent research from Monster which reveals that 87% of UK companies are planning to hire in 2023, while at the same…

Always Work With Video Production Experts The best tip you need to consider when it comes to recruitment videos is to always work with experts. Video production is no easy task, and having professionals on hand who know what they’re doing can make a huge difference in the outcome of your project. As highlighted by…

Young people want employers to do better when it comes to diversity and inclusion, starting with making job adverts transparent and inclusive. In a new Employment Accessibility Report by Access Generation CIC, young people laid bare their perceptions and expectations of applying for jobs online. The research, which looked at over 570 employers’ websites and…

This is the highest expectation of median base pay rise recorded since the HR body began running the survey in 2012. It said it was driven by managers struggling to fill vacancies and attempting to keep up with high rates of inflation. Although this is a record high, it sits at around half of the…

The current employment landscape is complex and punctuated by uncertainty. Buzzwords like the ‘great resignation’ and ‘great layoffs’ are sparking a shift in hiring strategies among employers, especially as a potential recession is looming. The unemployment rate is at its lowest in 50 years at just 3.5%, yet there remains a strong demand for workers as…

Interviews are naturally a little nerve-wracking, but an unnecessarily stressful experience can permanently damage a candidate’s perception of your company. It can also make it harder for you to evaluate their fit for the role, since an overly nervous or uncomfortable person may struggle to show everything they could bring to the role. While you…

As the cost-of-living crisis continues to bite in the UK, employees are demanding more transparency around wages, more frequent pay processes, and better working conditions. COST-OF-LIVING SHIFTING PAY EXPECTATIONS “Historically, the job market has vacillated over who holds the ‘power’ position out of employers and employees. Whilst it has firmly been with employees for a…