Why Employees Quit – And How to Keep Them Employee turnover is one of the biggest challenges businesses face today. Losing key team members not only affects productivity but also increases hiring and training costs. Understanding why employees leave is the first step to improving retention and creating a work environment where talent wants to…

Why Slow Hiring Costs You the Best Talent In today’s market, top candidates don’t stay available for long. A drawn-out hiring process can result in losing top talent to competitors who move faster. Common Hiring Delays and How to Fix Them Lengthy approval processes, unnecessary interview rounds, and unclear job specs can slow things down.…

The Hidden Costs of Taking Too Long to Hire When you drag your feet in the hiring process, the costs can quickly add up. Not only do you risk losing out on top talent, but you also increase the burden on your current employees who have to pick up the slack. Each day a role…

Culture Fit or Culture Add – Which Should You Prioritise? When you’re hiring, one of the most important decisions you’ll face is whether to prioritise culture fit or culture add. Hiring managers are often encouraged to look for candidates who fit seamlessly into an existing team, sharing the same values and work styles. However, there’s…

Staying Ahead in a Competitive Talent Market In today’s fast-paced business environment, attracting and retaining top talent is crucial for staying ahead of the competition. But how can you ensure that your business always has access to a pool of qualified candidates, even when you don’t have an immediate hiring need? The answer lies in…

The Nightmare of a Bad Hire Imagine this: You’ve spent weeks searching for the right candidate. Their CV looks perfect, their interview went well, and you’re confident you’ve made the right decision. But within months, you start noticing the cracks—missed deadlines, conflicts with the team, and underperformance. Before you know it, you’re back at square…

In today’s fast-paced business world, having the right team in place is critical to success. A poor hiring decision can cost your company valuable time and resources – that’s why you need a trusted recruitment partner who understands your needs. At Howard James Recruitment, we take the guesswork out of hiring. With our industry expertise,…

🌟 We’re Hiring! Ready for a career change? Whether you’re seeking progression, better work-life balance, or an exciting new challenge, we have fantastic job opportunities just for you. At Howard James Recruitment, we work closely with some of the UK’s best employers to match job seekers with the right opportunities. Our goal is to help…

🚀 We’re Hiring! Are you ready for a new challenge? Whether you’re looking for career progression, a fresh start, or a role that better suits your skills, we have exciting opportunities waiting for you. At Howard James Recruitment, we partner with leading employers across multiple industries, offering exclusive job openings that aren’t advertised elsewhere. From…

The recent sentencing of Labour MP Mike Amesbury raises serious questions—not just about individual conduct, but about trust in leadership as a whole. If those elected to serve the public make poor decisions, how can we have confidence in their ability to lead? The same applies in business. A bad hire in a leadership role…