What is an Applicant Tracking System?
This is the second part of a two part blog series on Customer Relationship Management and ATS within the recruitment space. This blog aims to break down the fundamental elements of an applicant tracking system, what we mean when we say ATS, why the software...
The top 3 things we learned from IHR Live Bristol.
Yesterday we were guests of IHR Bristol, and once again the event was a huge success. We met some amazing people, the speakers were all immensely inspiring (plus our stand was right in front of the main stage!) and we once again had a full day of chatting shop with...
The top 4 ways you can improve your recruitment branding.
But recruitment is still the business of relationships and trust. Job seekers don’t (yet) want to put their entire careers fully in the hands of an algorithm. They want to know whatever digital tools are involved in the process merely augment the person at the...
The top 5 most important things we learned from IHR LIVE Manchester.
Two days ago we attended the In-house Recruitment (IHR) Live industry event in Manchester. As it was our second ever in-person event, we were ecstatic about being given a stand next to some of our industry’s old guard (and some new!). Rob was also given...
How to beat The Great Resignation.
Our working world is more connected, more digital and more fragile than ever. As we edge towards a fully realised post-pandemic working environment, companies in every sector are taking stock of these generationally defining changes to our working norms. However, in...
Tips for Attracting Millennial Workers.
Millennials were born between 1980 and 1996, so we are talking about employees aged around aged 25-41. Most millennials will be experienced, and in some cases, have extensive experience. They still have plenty of years left to work, making them attractive to...
Top 10 Tools for Recruiters.
With recruitment being such a busy and challenging industry to work in, you inevitably need to juggle a range of different tasks. There are many tools that recruiters can use to make their lives a little easier, but which are the most important to ensure you get the...
5 Tips for Being More Productive as a Recruiter.
Recruitment is such a busy role that it can be difficult to stay productive and take care of the tasks you need to. Before you know it, the day is over, and you’ve barely ticked off anything on your to-do list. Typically, a recruiter will have a range of tasks...
Top Tips on How to Headhunt Candidates.
Headhunting has been around for a long time in different versions. Let’s discuss this in the context of recruitment though, rather than the literal term. Impressment in the 17th Century, colloquially known as “the press” or the “press...
How to Expand Your Recruitment Business.
When you start a recruitment business, the last thing you want is for it to remain static. You should look at ways you can grow your business, as in the future, you can be much more hands-off. The ultimate goal for anyone that owns a business is that you lay the...