With the weeks flying by, it will be 2024 before we know it. Now is the time for recruiters to start planning and preparing for the year ahead, including familiarising themselves with new trends in the pipeline so they can be one step ahead of the game. From data-driven recruitment strategies to automation, take a look at the top recruitment trends set to be big in 2024. Gamification The recruitment process isn’t exactly renowned for being inspiring and exciting, hence the arrival of gamification. The concept involves elements of games being introduced into hiring activities, to create a more ..read more

Every business and organisation develops its own culture over time, with many leaders purposefully guiding the culture in a particular direction. Some elements of a work culture can indeed be cultivated, while others tend to form naturally from the personalities in the workplace. In recruitment, the culture can have a massive impact on the success of the business. That’s why it is important to develop a culture of learning where every member of the team is encouraged to keep improving their skills and expanding their knowledge. So what exactly is a learning culture and how can we encourage its ..read more

Any place where humans gather together has the potential for some kind of conflict, and business is no exception. In fact, workplace conflict and disgruntled employees are a common issue that has to be overcome by leadership. Strong personalities on a work force can do wonders for the bottom line, but it also means there will be an inevitable clash at some stage. There are also underperforming employees who need motivating in the right way, as well as occasional negative attitudes which sap the morale of everyone around them. Handling such difficult employees effectively is crucial as their be ..read more

There are a lot of statistics floating about on the internet regarding counter offers and the cost of replacing employees. It can be difficult to find the original sources for some of them, but they do generally represent some common sense thinking when it comes to employers making counter offers to resigning employees. Here we gather together seven of the most common counter offer statistics and explain what they mean and why both employers and employees should know about them. 1.) 80% of candidates who accept a counter offer from their current employer end up leaving within 6 months. If the ..read more

When you are selected to attend an interview, it is important to prepare thoroughly and make sure you are ready for every step of the process. At People First Personnel, we want interviews between our clients and candidates to go as smoothly as possible, and so we make sure each candidate is informed and as prepared as possible. Here’s how we help candidates interview successfully. Information About the Interview and Selection Process A lot of interviews these days consist of two or three interviews in which the candidates will meet a variety of managers and team members. It is important that ..read more

Knowing how to attract the best candidates has become more challenging thanks to the UK currently experiencing something of a skills shortage. Traditional tried and trusted methods of advertising jobs may not be as effective anymore, so a fresh approach is needed to attract the top talent. Here is a quick guide to how you can attract the best talent to your company. Craft enticing job adverts A custom-written ad will always work better when trying to attract the best talent, so don’t simply cut and paste generic text or job descriptions when writing yours. You also don’t need to be a best-sell ..read more

The last few years have certainly been interesting for everyone in the recruitment sector, with challenge after challenge arriving to test even the biggest and the best of us. There remains significant economic volatility and market uncertainty, with 2023 bringing both familiar and new challenges. Recruiters are going to need plenty of resilience to work through these challenges, especially with the Bank of England warning that Britain’s workforce will be permanently smaller in the aftermath of the pandemic. Bank officials also believe the country’s economy will now stagnate, with doubts cast ..read more

Towards the end of every year, you always lots of predictions for which trends will dominate the coming year, but many of these are guesses and don’t always plan out. As we are a couple of months in to 2023 now, let’s have another look and see which trends are actually starting to take form and dominate the recruitment landscape. Skills Shortage Continues With the Bank of England recently warning that the British workforce will remain permanently diminished following the pandemic, the recruitment skills shortage that dominated much of last year is set to continue. Recruiters will have to ensur ..read more

The prioritisation of employee wellbeing in the workplace has become one of the top priorities for modern and forward-thinking businesses, and for good reason. Reducing employee stress and creating a positive working environment has significant benefits for individuals, which ultimately benefits the organisation itself. Here we’ll look at the business benefits of investing in employee wellbeing, as well as describe the different domains where organisations of all sizes can initiate strategies to improve and cultivate a positive working environment that results in highly motivated employees max ..read more

Finding the right talent to help your organisation grow presents all recruiters with challenges. Old fashioned methods such as simply posting a job ad on various job search websites won’t always reach the ideal candidates. It is a time-consuming process that can be draining if you don’t have expert help to take care of the process. However, there are some more creative recruitment strategies which can help you identify the best talent. Employee Referral Programs Introducing a employee referral program involves encouraging employees to recommend qualified people from their network for a potenti ..read more