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.

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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What’s next for salary transparency in the UK?

We explore the state of play of salary transparency in the UK, including what the different levels of salary transparency are, and how you can incorporate them into your organisation.

How to attract the right candidate for your organisation

What motivates candidates to apply for roles? Find out how motivations have changed and tailor your hiring process to improve applications.

How to Shortlist Job Candidates: The Definitive Step-by-Step Guide

Read our top tips on how to move smoothly through a process to shortlist and progress the candidates you really want.
Recruitment tactics to increase diversity and inclusion in the workplace - Recruiter Advice - Reed

Recruitment tactics to increase diversity and inclusion in the workplace

What does it actually mean to be a diverse and inclusive business in 2021? Elevate your D&I offering to jobseekers with these tactics…
Make a winning impression with your candidate experience - Recruiter Advice

Make a winning impression with your candidate experience

The UK labour market is on the cusp of – if not, in the midst of – ‘The Great Resignation’. This is partly driven by those workers who have stayed in their jobs for far longer than planned due to the pandemic, partly down to those who simply don’t enjoy their jobs or aren’t happy […]
Recruiter Advice - Attracting and recruiting older workers - Reed.co.uk

Attracting and recruiting older workers

Reap the rewards of enriching your workforce with diversity, experience, leadership, retention, and more by hiring over-50’s…
Recruiter Advice - Navigating the Great Resignation - Reed.co.uk

Navigating the ‘Great Resignation’: what workers want

Find out what businesses can do to keep hold of employees who are ‘on the fence’ about resigning, whilst attracting the newest talent…
Recruiter Advice - Reed.co.uk - The benefits of bringing ex-offenders into your organisation

The benefits of bringing ex-offenders into your organisation

An often overlooked resource, hiring ex-offenders offers a practical solution to staff and skills shortages…
Reed Recruiter Advice - Candidate Management - best practices for a positive candidate experience

Candidate management: best practices for a positive candidate experience

‘Not hearing back’ and quality of feedback are among candidates’ biggest sources of dissatisfaction whilst applying. Here’s what you can do.
Recruiter advice for post-pandemic benefits and perks - Reed.co.uk

A guide to post-pandemic perks

Find out the best perks you can offer right now to attract the top candidate talent in a post-pandemic world.
How to create a compelling graduate scheme for the class of 2021

How to create a compelling graduate scheme for the class of 2021

More graduates than ever before are searching for job opportunities. Attract the best talent around with our company graduate scheme guide.
Headhunting Recruitment Tips - Recruiter Advice - reed.co.uk

Do these five things to create headhunting messages that actually work

Messaging is critical when it comes to proactively headhunting potential candidates. Read our five tips on how to reach the right people.
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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.