We had a plumber booked in for a job this morning.  ‘First thing’, he said.  I should have questioned this more rigorously and pinned down a … Read More

A few years ago – during my accountancy period – I had an interview with a well-known tobacco company in Nottingham. I remember it clearly because … Read More

I’ve been intending to write an article about comfort zones recently, but I’ve been struggling with writer’s block.  So today, with a bit of time on … Read More

If you have tried to recruit software developers for your team at any time since about 2015 you’ll know how difficult it can be.  It’s been … Read More

The DISC profiling system is a popular behavioral assessment tool that helps individuals and organizations understand and categorize human behavior. It provides insights into how people … Read More

If you’ve ever worked as a contractor in the UK, you’ll have been asked about opting out the Agency Regulations. What does this mean? And what … Read More

The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003 (known as the Agency Regulations) is a set of rules governing the conduct of employment agencies … Read More

Until last Friday morning – and in common with most people of my generation – I thought I knew everything there was to know about Amsterdam’s … Read More

These days, video interviews are very much part of the recruitment scene – both for recruiters and for companies who are looking for staff.  An analysis … Read More