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VE Day: A Moment of Reflection — and Inspiration for the Modern Workplace Today, on Victory in Europe Day, we pause to honour the incredible courage, teamwork, and resilience shown by the people of Britain and her Allies 80 years ago. While VE Day is a time of remembrance, it’s also an opportunity to reflect…

When More Isn’t Always Better It’s May, the start of a new quarter, and you’d think the current flood of active jobseekers would make hiring easier than ever. Yet somehow… your vacancy’s still open, your inbox is full of “almost” CVs, and interviews aren’t leading anywhere. Sound familiar? In today’s candidate-rich market, many hiring managers…

From Pitch to Boardroom: What Football’s Biggest Successes Teach Us About Building Winning Teams For football fans, it’s been a blockbuster season: Manchester City and Crystal Palace have earned spots in the FA Cup final, Wrexham has secured promotion to the Championship, and Manchester City will head to Wembley for an astonishing ninth consecutive season.…

What Today Reminds Us About Leadership, Values, and Hiring In moments of global reflection, such as the passing of a significant world figure, we’re reminded of the importance of legacy, leadership, and values. It’s not just individuals that leave an impact—organisations do too. For hiring managers, today serves as a timely reminder: recruitment is not…

Channeling St George’s Courage in Your Job Search Today is St George’s Day, England’s national day commemorating the legendary dragon-slaying saint. It’s also World Book Night, celebrating the power of reading.​ Just as St George faced his dragon, job seekers often face the daunting challenge of interviews. But fear not! With preparation and the right…

Honoring Legacies: Reflecting on Pope Francis and the Power of Purposeful Leadership A Moment of Reflection and Respect On Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, the world bid farewell to Pope Francis, who passed away at the age of 88 at his residence in Vatican City. His papacy was marked by humility, compassion, and a commitment…

Why Delayed Hiring Is Costing More Than You Think We’ve all been there — you’ve got a key role open, the team’s covering the gap, and recruitment’s on the to-do list. But weeks turn into months, and suddenly, that unfilled role is causing more than just scheduling headaches. The cost of job vacancy delays is…

Champions Are Built, Not Found After years of close calls, Rory McIlroy finally secured a long-awaited Masters victory—and while it’s a personal triumph, the win speaks volumes about the power of the right team behind the scenes. From his swing coach to sports psychologist, Rory’s success is built on alignment, expertise, and strategic support. Sound…

Speed vs Quality: Hire Quickly Without Compromising on Talent Fast Isn’t a Flaw—If You Do It Right The recruitment clock is ticking. You need someone yesterday—but you also need the right person. The fear? Rushing the process and ending up with the wrong hire. Good news: it’s not a choice between speed or quality. With…

Why Your Vacancy Is Still Open (And How to Fill It Fast) The Empty Desk Problem You’ve advertised the role. You’ve had a few applications. But that desk is still empty—and your team is feeling the strain. So why is your vacancy still unfilled? The truth is, in today’s competitive hiring market, traditional recruitment tactics…