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Unconscious bias versus hiring success

Too many hires don’t work out At a recent talk I gave to HR Directors about unconscious bias in recruitment, the overwhelming consensus was that far too many new hires don’t work out. If that doesn’t surprise you, you’ve probably been stung in the past. So what can we do to get it right first…
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retaining new employees

Retaining new employees… it’s a rollercoaster!

Hiring is much like a rollercoaster, it’s full of twists and turns… How can we be retaining new employees effectively, beyond the first 90 days?

recruiting potential

Recruiting Rough Diamonds: Where the value (and talent) really is

We are in a tough hiring market in the UK and the way we recruit is being seriously shaken up. Employers should be focusing on recruiting potential.

What’s the secret recipe? Recruiting fresh talent for your team in 2021 and beyond

Recruiting in 2021 needs a fresh approach – opening your eyes to inclusivity and diversity in the workplace is how to score top talent, and retain it.

Cracking the code to recruiting and retaining top performers

How to tap into the power of words and language (the LAB Profile) in order to streamline and increase the success rates of recruiting and retaining.

Unconscious bias

Biased… who, me?

In hiring, bias is bad. There are no two ways about it. Be it unconscious or conscious, bias gets in the way and stops us from making the right hiring decisions. But we’ve all got it!

Open Your Eyes to a More Diverse Pool of Talent

How often do you recruit based on talent alone? You might think, always! But the truth is it’s probably less often than you would like to admit. Opening your eyes to a new pool of talent will help you to develop a more inclusive, diverse workplace.

Job advert not attracting right candidates? The Power of Words

Words have power. They have the power to make or break someone’s career or send your business down the pan. When writing a job advert, it’s important to consider the long term.