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.
What Inclusion Really Looks Like in Recruitment
We have worked with thousands of candidates. We have seen companies talk about inclusion. We have also seen what happens when inclusion is only surface level.
Pawsitive Culture: Are Pet-Friendly Workplaces Really Worth It?
When you picture a modern, happy workplace, you might imagine a dog snoozing under a desk or a cat strolling across a video call. Beyond the smiles, do pet-friendly policies benefit teams and employers?
Fair or Flawed? What Happens When Sales Assistants Earn More Than Their Managers
It is a topic that makes people uncomfortable. Sales executives on the floor close a few big deals and walk away with a bigger bonus than the person managing the entire team. Is that fair? Or is it just how sales works?
UK Labour Market Update: What It Means for Tech and Cybersecurity Hiring
The latest ONS figures (Apr–Jun 2025) paint a mixed picture of the UK job market. While the headline numbers tell one story, the reality for tech and cybersecurity recruitment is more nuanced. Here is what the data means for employers, jobseekers, and anyone involved in hiring.
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.