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Is your workforce evolving fast enough? ✨  According to 45% of large UK companies, most positions they will need to fill by 2030 do not exist today, highlighting a need for adaptability in recruitment.    Our latest research paper shows how you can navigate this shift so that you’re recruiting future-proof talent who will deliver maximum productivity for your organisation.   👉 Learn more about leveraging human skills in a world of tech: https://lnkd.in/eiuJXQNN    #AI #Technology #Talent #SoftSkills #Business #AdeccoUKI #AdeccoInsights 

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Competition for Cleantech Talent is intensifying, and our insight unveils a strategic hiring approach. By onboarding both experienced senior leaders and next-gen talent simultaneously, we reduce the team's learning curve. This enables senior experts to swiftly align cleantech insights for commercial success. Learn more about this trend: [Link to article](https://lnkd.in/gkVug5am) Tell us how your firm is building cleantech expertise by commenting below. #cleantech #careers #jobs #careeradvise

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Panel work is Russian roulette Move your supplier relations up a notch: How? 👇 Move your agency up a level > Level 1 = Panel (diluted fill rate with max competition) > Level 2 = Exclusive (90% fill rate) > Level 3 = Retained (100% FR) Guess what jobs get priority!

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🚀 From Seed to Series A: Supercharge Your Growth in UK Rec Tech Are you a UK Rec Tech startup aiming to scale from seed funding to Series A? The journey is exciting but comes with its challenges. With the right strategies, you can accelerate growth and stand out in a competitive market. Our latest ThinkinCircles I Recruitment Marketing article explores: ✨ Effective tactics to scale successfully ✨ How to position your brand as a leader in the industry ✨ Tips for attracting both investors and customers Whether you’re in the early stages of growth or gearing up for your next funding round, this guide is packed with actionable insights to help you thrive. Read the full article here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eQ3zW6t3 #RecTech #UKStartups #GrowthStrategies #SeriesA #StartupSuccess

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Question! How would you feel about receiving 1-2 exclusive recruitment consultants daily? 🤩 At ion - Recruitment Talent, we’ve launched our broadcast channel, where we only showcase top-billers billing 5x their base salary. We have a range of recruiters from around the world on there and it’s pretty easy to use. Just click on the link below and join. It’ll let you know when we have a new candidate available. https://lnkd.in/eMXeTpZd The best part... It's not a group so there's no spam! Just a streamlined way to connect you with candidates. Just look at our catalog of real-time recruiters below: https://lnkd.in/e7zjFGkw Why wouldn’t you want to make your hiring process easier?

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More PGC US recruitment industry data incoming..... The fifth most popular place for contract placements is New Jersey, for the third year in a row! 📍 With easy access to major metropolitan areas such as New York City and Philadelphia, many businesses choose New Jersey for the potential to tap into significant talent and business networks.   💰 A slightly lower cost of living than it's popular neighbour NY More reasons below! 👇🏻 #newjersey #topstates #recruitmenttrends #recruitmentindustry

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In the latest episode of the Leaders in Talent podcast, I’m joined by Nikki Scarr, a seasoned global HR leader with nearly two decades of experience and a unique perspective shaped by her time in the British Army. Nikki shares powerful insights on why flexible and hybrid working models are not just a trend but a vital strategy for organizational success. We dive into the real-world impact of return-to-office mandates, the importance of trust, and why a one-size-fits-all approach might backfire. Here's a sneak peek of what we discuss: ✅ Why rigid office mandates could drive top talent away ✅ How to create meaningful connections in remote & hybrid environments ✅ The hidden risks and opportunities for diversity and inclusion in hybrid work models ✅ Real strategies for leaders to foster trust and purpose in a hybrid world 🎧 Listen to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/dRqgYrQW What’s your take on hybrid work? Are you seeing success with your hybrid model, or are you pushing for a full return to office? Drop your thoughts in the comments! #Podcast #Leadership #HybridWork #FutureOfWork #HR #EmployeeEngagement

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We are entering a unique period of acute talent shortages over the next couple of years, is your business evolving before it's too late? Despite the "mild" recession across EMEA, the talent and unemployment landscape remains at relative low levels. The slow down is slowing down and as we see the economy pick up, hiring will increase, leading to a natural shortage of talent in this already small unemployment pool. Add in #techacceleration, #ai, and a decreasing working population... we must change and adapt our hiring methods ASAP. The old school methods of #timetohire, looking at schools and university results, then length of experience, will no longer be fit for purpose. We will move towards #qualityofhire, #skillsbased, and culture-based #hiring. A recent PwC study, stated #CEO's number one priority is "bringing sustainability into the heart of the strategy" and ensuring sustainable growth in the face of geopolitical landscape, climate, AI, and talent shortages. Simple right? Add in new modern working practices (remote/hybrid/office) & uniting 5 different generations.... the concoction becomes even more complex for #HeadsofTalent, #HRD's or the new #chiefpeopleofficer roles. Are you ready to be ahead of the curve or would like help with a health check on your current process & hiring plans? The good news is, we can help. Get in touch with myself or one of the Maxwell Bond® team to help with your growth strategy and resourcing planning. Let's evolve together! #talentshortage #growthstrategy #resourcingplanning #hiring

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Our H2 Industry Insights Report has landed! 📢 Featured in the report: 🔹UK Budget Overview 🔹Economic Outlook 🔹Market & Sector Trends 🔹Interim Management Overview and more... We've done the research so you can deliver the results. Get your free copy today 🔗https://lnkd.in/ea37dur2 #Executiveinsights #Markettrends #H2Report #executivesearch #executiverecruitment #leadership

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🌟 Big thanks to AND Digital for their amazing "Tech: A Better Way for Women" report! 🌟 This detailed study shows the tough challenges and great opportunities women face after the pandemic and cost of living crisis. It’s clear that these issues have hit women harder, but the tech sector offers a lot of hope. The report highlights the strength and determination of women in tech, even with the biases and obstacles they face. It’s inspiring to see more women starting tech businesses and groups that help women build tech skills. One of the best parts of the report is how much joy many women find in their tech careers. It’s great to see that almost no one wants to leave this exciting sector. By supporting, retaining, and helping women advance in tech, we can create a more inclusive, innovative, and successful industry for all. https://lnkd.in/eP2NqURu #WomenInTech #TechForGood #GenderEquality #Resilience #ANDDigital #TechReport

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Reviewing the trends across the automotive sector in the UK today. 🚗 Staff retention, sales figures, and customer satisfaction 📈 Insights and perspectives on current industry dynamics and challenges. Let's engage! #AutomotiveTrends #StaffRetention #CustomerSatisfaction

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🚗 Reflecting on the automotive sector today, I'm intrigued by the evolving trends impacting staff retention, sales figures, and customer satisfaction. 📊 Despite challenges, nurturing a loyal team remains crucial for sustained growth. 🌟 Achieving higher sales figures demands a customer-centric approach. 🤝 Delighted customers are the cornerstone of success in this dynamic industry. #AutomotiveTrends #StaffRetention #CustomerSatisfaction 🇬🇧

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TaylorBaynes was retained by a South Europe-based IoT Environmental Monitoring SaaS platform startup to recruit a Sales Director and 3 European Sales Executives. The client had previously hired 2 Salespeople, each from strong IoT Sales backgrounds, however, they were losing out on sales because so early on in the Sales process they were facing deeply technical questions on environmental engineering topics, not at all related to IoT. 🌍 We talked with our client to understand exactly who they were selling to, what problems they were solving, and why, plus how they had been losing out on sales opportunities - this led us to redefine the Sales profile criteria as below: 1.) My client was targeting large companies which needed an environmental monitoring solution to detect gas leaks, odours etc, therefore this was a business issue. 2.) The buyer profile within the customer was on the Business Side and not the IT side – Chief Environmental Officer, Chief Sustainability Officer, Environmental Engineers. 3.) Early on in the Sales Process, my client faced technical questions about gases and environmental conditions. Therefore, my client needed Salespeople who could answer such questions, and hence, it was clear a more technical Sales Profile was needed—someone from within their industry sector. 4.) IoT or any IT-related technical points were never raised in the first sales meetings and discovery calls. Yet our clients' last two sales employees were from within this sector. 🔎 We spoke with over 463 Salespeople, all of whom had experience either having sold environmental monitoring solutions, worked for environmental/engineering consultancies, or had environmental technical degrees. 💡 A final insight: For a startup to recruit its 1st Salespeople, it is essential to consider exactly who the buying persona and decision maker will be, and then to consider what profile of Salesperson will be able to hold their own when faced with the expected questioning – by understanding a clients problem you can begin to solve it. If you are a technical startup recruiting a 1st Sales Manager / Sales Director, then I would be happy to share insights or discuss how we can help. Reach out to me directly at [email protected]. www.taylorbaynes.com #startup #vprecruitment #globalhiring #salesrecruitment #IoT #EnviromentalSoftware 

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Check out the blog & the new RPO scan which is comming real soon 👊👍

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Many recruitment agencies receive bad press, for many different reasons. There are large numbers of agencies operating in the UK, and with varying degrees of candidate care. As a candidate approaching an agency to register your details, here are some of the things you should be looking out for! #OurBobsJobs #OurBobsBlogs

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An alarming reminder of the challenges we face in the recruitment market! CityA.M.'s latest report shows that over 400 UK recruitment companies went bust last year 🤯😩. Some of which were boutique SME's & Start-Ups, others were prestigious enterprises which you would've never predicted. According accountancy firm Mazars, we were hit with a 19% drop in job vacancies across the periods of November 23 to January 2024 😢 Link: https://lnkd.in/eZJ_ZcEj In an industry where costs are incredibly high and business is incredibly volatile (even at the best of times!), it's a reminder of how impressive survival can be! We're eternally grateful to our customers for being so reliable & committed 🫶 And for all those interested in working with us, come check us out 👇 Addition+ 🇬🇧👩‍💻 Add Talent 🇺🇸💻 Add Education 🇺🇸🚸 Add Property 🇬🇧👷‍♂️ #RecruitmentMarket #JobMarket #UKRecruitment #BusinessChallenges #EconomicTrends #JobVacancies #EmploymentData #IndustryInsights #SurvivalStories #CustomerAppreciation #BusinessResilience

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To help investment funds access and attract the industry’s top talent, we need to have a fundamental view of the key motivators of the candidates they are targeting. First launched in 2016, Kea’s Talent Shift report is a deep dive into the motivations of candidates who are seeking moves into investing. This year, our Vice President of Research & Insights Dan Thomassen has refreshed our findings, surveying heaps of candidates across backgrounds to form the most comprehensive understanding of what really drives their motivations for the buy-side. Among other topics, our full 26-page report gives detailed insights into: 💡How candidate motivations have evolved since 2016 💡How motivations between men and women compare 💡How consultants and investment bankers differ in motivations 💡Key motivators for socially and ethnically diverse candidates This blog post provides a small window into the work we have done. But, do get in touch if you’d like a copy of the full report and to schedule a chat thereafter! #PrivateEquity #ExecutiveSearch #Insights

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📈 Emerging Trends in UK's and Europe's RPO Market 📈 The Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) market in the UK and Europe is undergoing significant shifts. As businesses adapt to the ever-changing landscape, several key trends are making waves in the sector. Firstly, there is a growing emphasis on data-driven recruitment. Companies are increasingly leveraging advanced analytics and AI to enhance their hiring processes. This technology helps in predicting candidate success and improving retention rates. According to a report by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, 70% of European RPO providers are now using AI tools. Another notable trend is the increasing focus on diversity and inclusion. Organisations are recognising the value of a diverse workforce and are implementing strategies to mitigate unconscious bias in recruitment. Recent data from Deloitte indicates that 65% of UK companies have initiated diversity-focused hiring programs within their RPO agreements. Sustainability is also gaining traction in the recruitment realm. Businesses are adopting eco-friendly practices and promoting remote working options to reduce their carbon footprints. A survey by the Confederation of British Industry revealed that 50% of firms now include sustainability criteria in their recruitment outsourcing processes. At biggsolutions, we are committed to staying ahead of these trends. If you're looking to navigate these changes and optimise your recruitment strategy, visit www.biggsolutions.com or get in touch via: [email protected] | mobile: +447739588558 #Recruitment #RPO #UKBusiness

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Have you accessed our H2 Industry Insights Report yet?! Featured in the report: 🔹UK Budget Overview 🔹Economic Outlook 🔹Market & Sector Trends 🔹Interim Management Overview and more... We've done the research so you can deliver the results. Get your free copy today 🔗https://lnkd.in/ea37dur2 #Executiveinsights #Markettrends #H2Report #executivesearch #executiverecruitment #leadership

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