Time-to-hire is one of the most foundational metrics that in-house recruitment teams track. It’s all about efficiency, the quicker you hire a candidate then there’s less time a vacancy is unfilled, and more money saved for your organisation. It can also be crucial to your candidate experience strategy. Top talent doesn’t always remain on the ..read more

Recruitment is a vital function for any business, but it can also be one of the most time-consuming and labour-intensive. Internal recruitment teams face the challenge of sifting through countless applications, managing communication with candidates, scheduling interviews, and ensuring that the right hire is made promptly. An ATS can revolutionise the recruitment process by automating ..read more

Candidate first hiring refers to implementing a candidate-centred approach in the hiring process. It stretches across the entire end-to-end process, from the initial application process through to onboarding new employees. 58% of candidates have turned down a job due to poor experience with the employers recruitment process, and organisations that invested in improving candidate experience ..read more

The Labour party is proposing reforms aimed at reshaping how young people enter the job market. Internships and apprenticeships are central to these efforts, and Labour’s new policies on these programs are designed to tackle the current challenges, making these opportunities more inclusive, fair, and accessible for young people.     The Current Landscape For many ..read more

Frequently overburdened with increasing service demands while contending with slashed budgets and lacking resources, local governments are often under strain when it comes to executing an effective hiring strategy. However, a realistic yet impactful strategy seems to be exactly what the sector needs now, as a recent report found the workforce growing, with an estimated ..read more

What is a careers site? A careers site offers potential candidates a peek into your organisation – what you do, your workplace culture, your values, your mission, and more. A successful careers site should communicate your employer brand effectively and gain the interest of candidates that are compatible with your organisation, prompting them to apply ..read more

The recruitment process is often viewed as one of the most crucial functions in any organisation. It is the gateway through which talent enters, shaping the culture and performance of a company. However, despite best efforts, bias can seep into the recruitment process, whether consciously or unconsciously, leading to unfair treatment, missed opportunities, and less ..read more

What is an ATS? ATS stand for Applicant Tracking System. An Applicant Tracking System is a software that enables recruitment teams to manage their end-to-end hiring processes, from attracting talent to preboarding. To get a robust ATS that suits your organisation’s unique needs you’ll want to ask some specific questions during the vendor review process ..read more

Labour’s landslide win at the general election means that there will be significant changes to the recruitment space for both employees and employers. This is due to the promises Labour made during its campaign, particularly its ‘Plan to Make Work Pay.’ Alongside this plan two bills on employment law were announced during the King’s Speech ..read more

What is internal recruitment? Internal recruitment refers to a recruitment strategy that prioritises hiring an organisation’s existing employees for vacancies. There are multiple types of internal recruitment, which include: Promotions: Promotions are a very common internal recruitment method. If an employee has been with the organisation for a certain period of time and performed highly, they ..read more