“We don’t use recruiters!” It’s a phrase I hear at least once a week, and I always find myself wondering why not? Not using a recruiter isn’t a badge of honour.It might just be a missed opportunity. A strong recruitment partner isn’t just there to fill roles. They can:Introduce top-tier, hard-to-reach talentShare valuable market intelligenceAct…
Doing the right thing, even when no one’s watching Another weekend packed with incredible sporting moments, but for me, one stood out above the rest. At Roland Garros, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner battled it out over five gripping hours in an epic French Open final. The tennis was electric, but what left the biggest impression…
Seven of our placements just hit their 10-year milestone. Different industries. Different roles. One common thread, a fantastic long-term impact. Back in 2015, when we introduced these individuals to our clients, none of us could have known they’d still be thriving a decade later. Some started in technical roles and became the go-to expert.Others stepped…
With recent cyberattacks targeting major UK retailers, the demand for robust cloud security strategies has never been more urgent.That’s why this timely post from MRINetwork on Zero Trust Architecture in Cloud Computing is essential reading, not just for IT leaders, but for hiring managers building cyber-resilient teams. As organisations move toward Zero Trust models, the…
A line a candidate said to me earlier this week, and honestly, it stopped me in my tracks.It could be the title of a future hit song, but it also opens up a serious conversation. As AI becomes embedded in how we learn, work, and think, can we still evaluate degrees the same way? Is…
This line stopped me in my tracks this week. It came from an internal communication that referenced a piece on construction hiring. However, the lesson applies far beyond that sector. In every industry, the story is the same: Hire a great person.Rush the onboarding.Watch them struggle.And write it off as a bad hire. Some companies…
“Ian Wright squares up to ex-Man Utd star…”A newspaper headline designed to grab attention. And it works. But here’s the reality: The so-called “Man Utd star” played just one game for the club’s first team. Yes, he scored.Yes, he wore the jersey in a Premier League match.But was he a star? Or is this another…
Everyone’s talking about Rory today, and rightly so!What a night it was! What drama. It was fantastic to see Rory McIlroy finally claim his career Green Jacket and join the Grand Slam club of golfing greats. But let’s be honest, for anyone watching, it was an absolute emotional roller coaster.It looked like he was cruising…
To get down to the final two is an accomplishment, but it rarely feels like that when the decision doesn’t go your way. I had a call recently with someone who had been the number two candidate in two separate recruitment processes. He said that he had received great feedback in both cases, and was…
That’s what a client said to me today during an intake call for a new assignment. Simple advice. But how often do we actually follow it? Do we push back, deflect, or avoid responsibility, and risk damaging relationships and future business? Or do we take ownership, fix it, and build long-term credibility? It reminded me…