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Tag: Recruiting

Lack of talent may lead to a recession, warn UK recruitment professionals

January 29, 2020

By Laura McGuire

UK recruiters believe the talent shortage in the UK is worse now than it was five years ago. Could a recession follow?

10 steps to setting up a recruitment company

July 9, 2019

By Craig Upton

Today’s recruitment environment is heavily competitive. So what does it take to set up a successful recruitment company?

Recruiting and retaining talent: It’s all about quality, not quantity

May 23, 2018

By Mungo Park

In his latest entry for Founders Diaries, Mungo Park weighs up the pros and cons of recruiting staff on a part-time basis to plug gaps in key areas of your business.

Has the cover letter become obsolete in the recruitment process?

March 29, 2018

By Jan Cavelle

Many people feel that changes in recruitment have made the practice of sending a cover letter obsolete. However, good candidates still write them, explains Jan Cavelle.

Have you got any new hires about to start in 2018?

December 28, 2017

By Adam Reynolds

Before we all clock of for the festive period, it is a good opportunity to review any new employees due to start in the new year and work out a plan to onboard them into your business effectively.

Recruiting and retaining staff during the rocky startup phase

September 12, 2017

By Letitia Booty

Real Business takes a look at proven strategies for retaining staff when the future is uncertain.

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