How will Brexit impact the UK’s trade? It’s the question burning in every businessperson’s mind, and it doesn’t seem to be getting an answer any time soon. According to the Independent, many companies are struggling to decide on importing and exporting in light of confusion over the direction Brexit will take businesses.

But…

In order to be successful in any job, you have to take the initiative to expand upon your skill base. This can come in a variety of forms depending on your line of work. Here are some of the ways that you can perfect your skills throughout your career when you’re a tradesman.

Trial and Error

There is always the tried and true method…

How to overcome startup hiring challenges?

When it comes to recruiting, startups face 3 main challenges. We will explain these challenges and offer best practices tips for overcoming them! Read on to learn about the…

At ISL Recruitment we have experience of many interview set ups. If you are a shy, conservative person then this style of interview may be particularly daunting. ISL Recruitment can work with clients to organise group interviews and help candidates prepare.

Here are some tips from Sophie Down of things to remember at group…

You’re on the hunt for a job. The tech sector is huge and there are thousands of companies out there, but which ones should you apply to? We’ve come up with some simple points to help decide whether a company is right for you.

Know what you want

Before you jump into applying for a job, it’s crucial that you know what you’re looking for. Granted, it’s unlikely that any company or role will be perfect for you, but that’s not to say you can’t come close. Try making a note of…

The way of hiring employees has changed considerably in the past few decades. AI and other technological innovations are adopted by many organizations to simplify and streamline their hiring process. The core functions of recruitment process include collecting, screening resumes, interviewing, onboarding, benefits, compensations, payroll and…

Manpower planning is of utmost importance for a business because it’s one of the basic pillars of any organization says Avdhesh…

A proven way to improve your job postings

As the war for talent continues, employers are struggling to cut through the noise and attract the attention of the potential job candidates. Since today’s candidates have a lot of options for finding jobs and they are in…

Your employees are more important than your customers. Some managers may not agree with this notion.  However, the fact remains that a company’s workforce is the business asset which is most responsible for attracting and retaining customers. Without employees, you can’t deliver products or services with a consistently high level of customer satisfaction.…

In the continuous process improvement world, we consistently here about the need to listen to the voice of the customer when trying to resolve organizational problems. The problem is that this approach is primarily retroactive in nature.

According to Wikipedia, Voice of the customer (VOC) is a term used in business to describe the in-depth process of capturing customer's expectations, preferences and aversions. Specifically,…

We explore the recruitment specialism of executive search and examine the steps involved in conducting a successful process. 

What is Executive Search? 

Executive search (or sometimes referred to as headhunting) is a specialised recruitment service focused on sourcing candidates for senior level or executive…

Many of the changes that will occur in the future within organizations will be spearheaded by a new demographic of professionals- the stage is set for millennial leadership to become a predominant feature is the corporate world. This has become an international phenomenon which will become more evident in the coming decade as we orient ourselves with the coming changes and how it will impact the experience of working under particular leaders. This is even more important for key leadership…

Why should you use video in recruitment?

Using videos in recruitment is one of the most productive recruitment marketing strategies that can help you…

First up Cyndy Davis and Recruiting for Neurodiversity. So this presentation was all about what is Neurodiversity, which is the idea that neurological differences like autism and ADHD are the result of normal, natural variation in the human genome.

Next up Josh Brecheisen and which is better and why—Internet Sourcer Vs Phone Sourcer. An…

In producing evidence-based solutions they are meaningless if we don’t measure, we won’t question #TheChangeMaestro #TLSContinuum…

2019 is just around the corner and before you say it, yes we know, Terrifying Halloween has just passed and it’s still only November! But while other companies are busy planning their Christmas parties, now is…

Technical tests; a common part of the interview process for many companies, but are they adding value to your process or deterring top talent from applying to your roles?

Do they provide employers with the insight they need? Do they enhance the interview experience for the candidate? We’ve weighed up the pros and cons of this interview tool to figure out if tech tests are all they’re cracked up to be.

Drawbacks

Tech tests are an objective way of…

Check out the best practice tips for creating a great recruiting video!

Do you really need a recruiting video?

Yes, you really do need it. If you aren’t already creating…