Trust is now a business asset. And cybersecurity is right at the heart of it. The days of thinking “that’s for IT” are gone. Leaders, this one’s on you.
Agile Security and UK Recruitment: How Scrum Is Reshaping Cyber Talent Strategies
How do we stay ahead of cyber threats when the talent just isn’t there?
The answer? Agile. Not just in project delivery, but in how we hire, train, and retain cybersecurity professionals.
UK Workforce in 2025: Keen People’s Insights on Salaries, Benefits, and Employment Expectations
We work closely with businesses and professionals to stay ahead of employment trends. The UK job market is shifting, with salaries, benefits, and workplace policies redefining how companies attract and retain talent. To remain competitive, organisations must understand what professionals expect and how they can deliver the right employment packages.
Navigating the Impact of National Insurance Increases on the UK Tech Sector
The UK tech sector is adjusting to a new cost factor in 2025. It’s not AI or talent shortages this time, but a rise in National Insurance contributions. This change is reshaping both how companies hire and how professionals view their earnings.
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.
Your Employees Are People Too: The Importance of Time Off for a Healthy, Productive Workforce
In the hustle and bustle of running a business, it’s easy to forget that the people driving your company aren’t just employees — they’re human beings. They’re parents, caregivers, children, volunteers, and active members of their communities. They have lives beyond the office (or home office) and need time to recharge, reflect, and reconnect with what matters most.
Beyond the Quick Fix: Building a Recruitment Strategy for Explosive, Sustainable Growth
We’ve all been there: the rush to fill a role quickly, only to find ourselves back at square one a few months later. It’s a frustrating cycle that drains time, energy, and team morale. Recruitment shouldn’t just be about plugging gaps; it’s about building something solid that sets your business up for the long haul.
Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK: Let’s Talk Honestly About Mental Health at Work
Mental Health Awareness Week (13–19 May 2025) is a moment to pause, reflect, and talk about something that affects us all — whether we’re candidates, employers, or colleagues.
The Role of Technology and Innovation in Attracting Gen Z Talent
Let’s talk about Gen Z—the digital natives shaking up the job market in the best way.
“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?