Why Hiring Managers Need Better Recruitment Support in 2025 If you’re a hiring manager in the UK right now, you’ve probably noticed the shift. More applicants, fewer qualified ones. More pressure, fewer hours. More roles to fill, less time to fill them. It’s not your imagination — it’s recruitment in 2025. Here at Howard James…

Building a Talent Pipeline: Why Waiting for Vacancies Is a Mistake The Cost of Waiting: Reactive Hiring vs Proactive Recruitment Far too many businesses only look for talent when they have a vacancy. It’s a bit like only opening the umbrella after you’re already drenched. Reactive hiring means you’re under pressure, rushed into decisions, and…

🌞 Why Summer Can Give You the Edge While many companies hit snooze during July and August, the smartest businesses see summer as an opportunity. Less competition, more candidate flexibility, and a calmer internal environment make it the perfect time to hire proactively. 🧊 Strategy 1: Keep the Process Warm Don’t let your recruitment process…

Why the Summer Hiring Slowdown Is a Myth Everyone’s on Holiday… But the Smart Ones Are Hiring It’s mid-July. Wimbledon’s wrapped up, schools are prepping for holidays, and inboxes might feel quieter than usual. But if you’re assuming recruitment’s on pause — you could be missing a huge opportunity. Summer Recruitment = Less Noise, Better…

Recruitment Is Like Wimbledon: You Need the Right Doubles Partner It’s Semi-Finals Season — and Teamwork Is Everything As Wimbledon heats up and the semi-finals get underway, one thing’s clear: winning is never a solo effort. Just like in tennis doubles, a strong recruitment strategy depends on the right partnership — and a clear game…