The world of work is changing faster than ever. Automation, AI, and new technologies are transforming roles across industries. Some jobs will vanish completely, while new opportunities will appear in places you might not expect. Understanding these trends can help you plan your career and stay ahead of the curve.
The CV Guide for 2026: What Employers Really Want to See
The job market in 2026 is busy, competitive, and more digital than ever before. Employers are scanning hundreds of applications in seconds, so your CV must do more than list experience.
Salary Questions in Interviews: How to Handle the Conversation
Salary conversations in interviews can feel uncomfortable for many candidates. One of the most common dilemmas is whether you should speak first or wait for the employer.
How SMEs Can Rethink Recruitment in 2025
Hiring in 2025 feels like a juggling act for many small and medium-sized businesses. Budgets are tighter, the right candidates seem harder to reach, and competition with bigger players is fiercer than ever.
The Future of Recruitment in 2026: Fractional Recruiters Meet the Power of Talent Hubs
The way companies hire in 2026 looks very different from even a few years ago. Capital-conscious markets and tighter margins have forced businesses to rethink how they build teams.
Show Us the Money: Why Salary Transparency in Job Ads Really Matters
Let’s be honest. When someone clicks on a job advert, what’s the first thing they scan for? It’s not always the company name. It’s not always the job title. It’s the salary.
The Overlooked Risk: Why HR Needs Cybersecurity Knowledge to Hire and Protect Effectively
In many organisations, cybersecurity is seen as the responsibility of IT. But in practice, Human Resources is deeply embedded in some of the most vulnerable processes within a business. These include recruitment, onboarding, data storage, and internal communication. When HR teams don’t understand the core principles of cybersecurity, it can create serious issues. These problems are legal, operational, and reputational.
Rethinking Overqualified Candidates: Are We Missing Out on Top Talent?
Hiring managers often hesitate when they see an overqualified candidate applying for a role. The assumption? They’ll be bored, expect too much, or leave as soon as a better offer comes along. But what if we’re looking at it all wrong?
The Work-Life Balance Myth: What Do People Really Want?
For years, employers have promised work-life balance. But let’s be honest, has it ever truly existed?
The idea that we can “balance” work and life, like two neat halves of a pie chart, just doesn’t fit reality anymore. What employees want today isn’t just fewer hours or a ping-pong table in the break room, it’s freedom, flexibility, and meaning.
“We’ll Just Handle Recruitment Internally” vs. Recruitment Agencies – Are You Really Saving Time & Money?
At Keen People, we’ve had this conversation countless times. Some companies are convinced that handling recruitment internally is the best way to go—after all, who knows their business better than they do? Others swear by the expertise of specialist recruitment agencies, trusting them to find the right talent faster. So, which approach really works best?