What separates the good professionals from the great? Many might say hard work, focus, determination, resilience or vision. These are all great qualities, but for me, one trait stands head and shoulders above the rest. Dismissed by many as an airy fairy soft skill, empathy is crucial for the success of you and your business. …
The so called millennial generation (those born between 1985 and 2004) have achieved a near mythical status in public life. They’ve had every imagineable label attached to them, from lazy and entitled, to entrepreneurial and purpose driven. So what’s the truth? Millennials are just like any other generation. Some are talented, driven go getters, some …
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You’ve found the perfect hire. That real “rockstar” employee that’s going to help propel your business to new heights. But how do you make sure they stay? With almost 50% of UK staff planning on looking for a new job this year, it’s worth investing some time in your employee retention strategy. Here’s my 7 top tips to …
Whilst we may not have the brand names or marketing budgets of large recruitment consultancies, independent recruiters certainly have something unique to offer. Having worked in larger firms for over ten years, I’ve been fortunate to see all aspects of the recruitment world. Here’s why you should use an independent recruiter. EXPERIENCE Independent recruiters have almost …
When a position becomes available you have a decision to make. Promote internally, or hire externally? This difficult decision can prove to be an early roadblock during the hiring process. With a business only as strong as its staff, particularly those in key positions, making the right decision is vital. Unfortunately, as with many things …
Here at Hardy Search & Selection, we pride ourselves on not offering excellent rates, for our outsourced recruitment services, but also a professional, thorough and honest service. Naturally, this is easy to state, but we can back it up with proof! Recently we conducted a survey of candidates represented to a company by ourselves on our recruitment services with …
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If you are in the process of searching for a new member of staff or are thinking about making a new hire in the near future, then you need to read this article. We will provide you with our top 5 tips for digital, marketing and creative recruitment to help you make a successful, long term hire. …
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Congratulations. You’ve found the perfect new hire and they’ve accepted your offer. Now it’s time to put your feet up safe in the knowledge that they’ll go on to be a great employee for years to come! Unfortunately, the world of work is never quite so simple. The hard work has only just begun. The …