Hiring tips

Whether you have hired many times before or you’re a first-timer, seeking out recruitment tips and hiring advice will help you keep pace with the competition and only ever serve you well. With practical, logical, tried and tested hiring methods, including how to write a job description, advertise a job, how to shortlist candidates and more, we have everything you need to help guide you through the process. Use our resources to build a strong and effective system from start to finish that you can apply to future hiring opportunities.

Four ways to improve employee satisfaction and minimise employee turnover

Employee turnover is a significant challenge and cost to employers. In this article, we explore four key ways to improve staff retention and employee satisfaction.

Enhance your reach and get applications quicker with Boost credits

Our latest product launch, Boost credits deliver you more applications by enhancing the reach of your job ads. We have three credit types: Boost Bronze, Boost Silver, and Boost Gold – so no matter your recruitment needs, there is a credit type to help you.

10 interview questions managers might regret not asking

Discover ten interview questions that managers may regret not asking in an interview. The effectiveness of your questions is key to hiring the right talent for your organisation, so use these questions to uncover everything you need to know about your potential new hire.

How to foster a sense of belonging at work (and why it matters)

We explore the crucial link between a sense of belonging and employee retention. We share valuable tips on how to foster a sense of belonging for all, and how this will benefit attraction and retention.

How can employers support staff during the cost of living crisis?

Everyone is feeling the pinch of the current cost of living crisis and many are looking for additional support to help them get by. We share insights from our latest research to discover what employees value the most right now, and what businesses can do to help their workforce.

Can a four-day working week help with candidate attraction?

How can the introduction of a four-day working week help with your candidate attraction? We explore the pros, cons and considerations of a four-day working week.

Recruitment social media trends explained

Ghosting, job hopping, and quiet firing are a few of the trends that took off on social media. We explore social media recruitment trends and what they mean for you as an employer.

How to make your benefits package more inclusive and attractive

Discover which employee benefits businesses should offer current and prospective employees to be more inclusive and attractive.

Everything you need to know about hiring temporary employees and seasonal workers

Temporary work is nothing new, and with over 1.65 million temporary workers in the UK, it’s an undeniably huge talent pool. But reasons for taking or hiring for temporary opportunities have seen a significant shift in recent years. We look at the whole picture here.

New right to work checks are in force – what do I need to know?

New right to work checks came into effect on 1 October 2022. Businesses must now complete checks in person or through verified Identity Service Providers.

Flexibility or a four-day working week – what’s more favourable?

Flexible working patterns are a perk that many have come to value and expect from their employers but, what do employees think about the four-day working week?

The impact of salary negotiations on pay inequality

We explore how asking a candidate’s salary history can perpetuate systemic inequality, which groups of people feel less confident negotiating their salary, and how it can have an impact on what they take home.

How your business can support Ukrainian workers

We provide advice on how your business can support Ukrainian helpers through the hiring process in the UK, and within the workplace.

Why you should stop using ‘competitive’ and ‘negotiable’ salaries in your job description

In this article we run you through the reasons why it’s time to ditch the words ‘negotiable’ and ‘competitive salary’ from your job ad.

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FAQs

What is the benefit of diversity when hiring?

The benefits of hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce are many, including more varied talent, better ideas, more innovation, and commitment. Hiring older workers and increasing the diversity of your workforce adds value for both employers and employees.

How do I make my job offer more attractive?

To make an attractive job offer, look further than listing your salary offering alone. A well-crafted job advert and description that offers a holistic picture of the role and benefits will help in attracting talent and the best candidates to your job offer.

How do I recruit the candidate who is right for the company?

There are many hiring tips online, but to recruit the candidate that is right for your company, look at capability and cultural fit too – have they worked anywhere similar? Your interview questions can draw specific information from a candidate on this, and you can assess if they are a good cultural fit for you.

What are some of the best tips for hiring?

Some of the best hiring tips for finding the best candidates include criteria setting, creating an attractive job offer, being open-minded. Also, planning the interview process to ensure a positive candidate experience and setting valuable interview questions based on competency and examples are helpful.