UK & Europe Longer reads

Before the coronavirus pandemic shut down the country, The Global Recruiter’s UK Summit took place in central London bringing together the leading lights from the recruitment industry to discuss ideas, discover best practice and to move the…

The last few months have been tough for us all. The world as we know it has drastically evolved — both in and out of work. But with change comes opportunity, and while everyone would like to put some aspects of 2020 behind us, in the…

I am a big fan of building a trusted support network.  An inner circle if you like.  People who respect you and know you well enough to be courageous with the way they communicate with you.  Who tell you how it is. 

It’s just one example but PPI (payment protection insurance) cost financial services, £53 billion to resolve. Since regulation hit the sector in the early 1990s, companies from insurers to banks, have had to grapple to produce well-trained,…

Everyone knows that what was once “normal” has now ended. But while the current lockdown window has left many businesses in limbo, now is the time to prepare for the new era of normality. Now is the time to prepare for the Low Touch…

Notwithstanding the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the UK government remains committed to the introduction of a new points-based immigration system applying to new workers from the EU (excluding Ireland) as well non-EU workers…

A successful return to the workplace is the priority for employers right now. As lockdowns begin to lift for different groups of workers across the world, it’s anything but business as usual. It’s important to remember that a…

When new challenges stand in the way of progress, businesses that are already strong will continue to find new and innovative ways to get stronger. In the same way, leaders with a clear vision often find a renewed sense of purpose to work…

As recruiters, we have a responsibility to establish the profession as a ‘beacon of excellence’ for gender equality and to set an example to the sectors and businesses we partner with. However, before we set out to help others, it’s…

Everyone is seeking creative ways to engage with their connections. Staff buy-in, well-being and engagement is vital for every organisation at the moment, whether they have furloughed workers or not.