Posts by HRLife
People People – What does it mean to be a ‘people person’ in HR today?
As HRLife approaches its 9th birthday (We know! We can’t believe it either!), we’ve found ourselves looking back at some of the things that have been part of the business since the early days. One of those is our strapline: ‘People People’. We thought long and hard about it when we first chose it. At…
Read MoreHR: More on the To-Do List, Less to Do It With
Is working in HR harder than it’s ever been? It’s a question we’ve found ourselves discussing recently, after hearing more than a few stories of experienced HR professionals feeling fatigued, stretched and, in some cases, questioning whether they want to stay in the profession at all. So, we put the question to our HRLife network…
Read More“HRLife in Conversation” with Elinor Brett
For this edition of ‘HRLife In Conversation’, we’re delighted to be talking to Elinor Brett “about life as an HR Interim. We’ve known Elinor for many years and have watched her make the move from a corporate HR Director role to setting up her own consultancy, working with a real mix of organisations across different…
Read MoreWhat Does Hybrid Working Actually Mean Anymore?
It’s a question and a conversation that’s come up more than once recently. We’ve spoken to candidates who have applied for roles advertised as ‘hybrid’, only to discover later in the process that the expectation is four days a week in the office, with one day working from home. Now, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with…
Read MoreWhat questions are HR Candidates asking in the 2026 market?
If the past few years have taught us anything it’s that the HR market continues to evolve. Whilst there are definitely signs of increased activity, it’s a market that remains competitive, with some roles attracting significant levels of interest and businesses still taking a cautious and considered approach to hiring. As HR recruiters we’re fortunate…
Read MoreWhat’s On The Mind of HR Hiring Managers in 2026?
Hiring for your team can be one of the exciting parts of a leadership role – it’s an opportunity to bring in new skills, fresh ideas and additional capability which can have a significant impact on workload, performance and team culture. Yet for many HR hiring managers, recruitment in 2026 can also feel more challenging…
Read MoreInterview Feedback: It’s Not Just What You Say, It’s How You Say It.
It’s not the rejection that candidates remember. It’s how you deliver it… There’s a moment in every recruitment process that tends to stick – the final outcome, the decision and how it’s shared. Not every hiring decision ends in a yes, but how that decision is communicated matters more than many realise. Handled well, it…
Read MoreThe Role of ‘Gut Feel’ in Hiring: What our network told us
“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.…
Read MoreThe updated timeline to the biggest employment law changes in years – Clear Bridge HR tell us what employers need to know
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…
Read MorePay Transparency – What’s happening in the HR market?
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…
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