What can recruiters apply from the sporting world?

Recruiters will know all too well that whilst the rewards for success are great, often one can work hard to deliver, do everything right, yet still end up empty handed. The competitive nature of the recruitment arena means any advantage is of interest, as success can...

Why do long term employees end up being underpaid?

With the latest release from the ONS showing a record level of employment, salaries are now increasing, where increasing numbers of businesses are revealing a gender imbalance when it comes to compensation. Against this backdrop, the phenomenon of underpayment of long...

Changing job, when is the right time?

Changing job is never an easy decision, equally if you are thinking of moving, make sure you do so for the right reasons. Studies show there are three key factors in influencing a move. Push factors, i.e. those that will make you want to leave your current employer....

Applying the art of war to recruitment

If business is war, nowhere is that truer than in recruitment. At every step, a recruiter enters into a binary competition, to win the PSL’s, to have the best candidates and to fill the roles. Winner takes all where second place is nowhere. Therefore to win at...

What can recruiters learn from football agents?

As we come to the end of the EPL transfer window, one of the most striking aspects has been the compensation being paid out to football agents. It is alleged that as part of the transfer of Alexis Sanchez to Manchester United, his agent was paid £10 million for making...

What does AI mean for recruitment?

With the rise of artificial intelligence, the impact for the recruitment industry is a big question. The potential benefits are significant, for example, imagine a tool that can identify accurately which candidates would be the most likely to be hired, or just...