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“I can’t quite explain it… but something just clicked. It felt right” It’s something we hear fairly often when a client reflects on why they chose one candidate over another. On paper the candidates may have looked similar. They were all capable of performing in the role. Competencies scored. Experience matched. Interview answers were solid.…

The year has got off to a fast start, with the Government wasting no time in publishing an updated timeline for key employment law changes. Several significant reforms are on the horizon, with some taking effect from April 2026 and others following into 2027. While the headlines can feel daunting, the phased rollout gives employers…

One of the conversations we have with both candidate and client alike is whether adverts should include a salary and if they don’t, does it just lead to this: “We regret to inform you that we are unable to proceed with your application due to misalignment in your compensation expectations.” It’s a polite sentence. But…

For many HR professionals, the New Year feels like the natural time to start their job search. Others wait until Spring, when new budgets appear and a whole raft of fresh opportunities often hit the market. Whatever the timing, deciding to explore your next HR move can feel both exciting and daunting. Where do you…

When we take the brief from a client on a new role, it’s sufficiently detailed, clear and concise as we are curious and inquisitive and know the right questions to ask. Our clients know the skills they need, the experience that matters, and the type of person who’ll genuinely strengthen their team and suit their…

Have you been in a senior HR interview process lately? Chances are it was a fairly lengthy affair with multiple stages and included a presentation. Maybe it was the classic 30/60/90 day plan, a people strategy outline or the real-life business challenge scenario. We’ve had so many of our candidates tell us these presentations feel…

With the first three months of 2025 now behind us, we’re starting to get some early indications of the lay of the HR and recruitment land and how the next nine months look to be shaping up. We asked our network what they were seeing and what they thought would be the key focus for…

In today’s competitive job market, LinkedIn is far more than a social networking site, it’s your personal brand on display. With companies like Amazon leading the way by accepting LinkedIn profiles in place of traditional CVs, it’s essential to ensure your page stands out against the masses. Whether you’re actively job hunting, seeking to expand…