Charlotte Ashley

💯 WE GET A LOT, BUT A LOT OF CRAP ⁉️ You’d be surprised how many times we hear this statement when we ask how direct applicants are going. 😩 Recruitment managers having to spend valuable hours 🕰️ sifting through the warehouse operative, retail assistant and team member CVs for their Operations Manager role. These talent leaders should be free to work on the strategy 📊 for your new opening or planning ahead for the next 6-12 months 📈, not screening and filtering. So I guess it’s important to say that 81% of our candidates get seen for first stage interview. 💪 Imagine having a neat email with 3-5 relevant profiles from both a culture AND experience fit land in your inbox … 💭 🤔 Imagine the💰saved just in your own time ⏰, let alone the people doing the interviews and the sense checkers … Sound too good to be true🤩? Well our clients get EXACTLY that. That could be you too. 🫵

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🚀 Enhance your Supply Chain and Logistics with expert contractors 🚀 At Cast UK, we understand that the supply chain and logistics landscape is constantly evolving. To stay ahead, you need the best talent on your team. 📦 Why partner with us? Expertise on Demand: Gain immediate access to professionals with deep industry knowledge and specialised skills. Flexibility: Scale your team up or down based on project needs without the long-term commitment of full-time hires. Cost-Effective Solutions: Optimise your budget by engaging top-tier contractors for specific projects or peak periods. Agility: Quickly adapt to market changes and new opportunities with a dynamic and responsive team. 🔍 Our contractor expertise includes: Supply Chain Logistics Procurement Warehouse Sales HR Finance 💼 What you can expect: Tailored Solutions: Customised strategies to meet your unique supply chain and logistics challenges. Innovative Approaches: Cutting-edge solutions designed to streamline operations and enhance efficiency. Collaborative Partnership: A dedicated team committed to understanding your business and delivering exceptional results. Global Reach: Expertise that spans across international markets, ensuring comprehensive support for your global operations. 📧 [email protected] Still not convinced?! Check out the site below. https://lnkd.in/eX4m9faw

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Going global with your Early Careers strategy can help you identify new opportunities, increase efficiencies, and improve business and hiring processes. Scaling from a local to global Early Careers strategy may feel like mountains need to be moved. We’ve got a roadmap for the route. #Talent #TalentAcquisition #HumanResources #HR #Hiring #Recruitment #Staffing #WeAreAMS #TalentIsOurWorld

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Get ready…our 2025 salary guides are launching in January! 🎉 Our guides, which assess data from 21 million jobs advertised on Reed.co.uk, promise to be the best yet! 📊 Stay ahead of the curve with our comprehensive salary guide. Whether you're looking to attract top talent or retain your best employees, this guide provides the insights you need to make informed decisions about compensation and benefits. 💼 Comment below, or reach out to me, if you’d like to receive one of our guides when they are available. 📩 We have guides for the following sectors: - Accountancy & finance practice - Accountancy & finance - Business support & administration - Engineering & manufacturing - Food & FMCG - Human resources - Insurance & financial services - Marketing & sales - Procurement, supply chain & warehousing - Scientific - Technology Packed with data, insights, and advice from our leading team of experts, don’t miss out on the opportunity to make your business an employer of choice. 🌟 #Reed #ReedSouthampton #ReedPortmsouth #ReedWinchester #SalaryGuide #Salaries #Salary #Jobs #EmployeeBenefits

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💬 If you engage with tech contractors or you’re working as one we want to hear your views! Take our 10-minute survey before 7th May and you could win a £250 retail voucher 👉 link in the comments. #workdaycontractors #techcontractors #workday

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Today - LIVE and EXCLUSIVE training 1pm BST - through the TEAM Network I will share a tactical unpack of the Candidate Marketing Process Whatever you want to call it - speccing, MPC work, HVC marketing etc It's a practice that the recruitment industry has learnt to do wrong, perfectly. You can discover how to do it with purpose, create impact and generate business. And if what I share is what you do already, you'll have the peace of mind to know you're smashing it. Questions welcome throughout. Feel free to heckle. See you at 1pm. For those of you WFH I'll be competing with - Find it, fix it, flog it (I appreciate this could also help you make money) Border patrol (tis a repeat mind) Loose women (Could create good content for socials) and Impossible (no idea, some kind of gameshow on BBC2)

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Happy global TA Day to all my connections working in talent acquisition! I am quite uniquely outspoken in my advocacy for internal TA, considering a large proportion of my role is reliant on companies engaging external support. I have never understood the completely outdated dynamic of internal TA & external talent partners almost battling against each other. For me, the very best businesses and the very best individuals in both worlds, collaborate effectively and know each others worth. It was part of the reason for me joining FDI, a refreshing approach to working with TA, not against TA, as so many recruitment companies seem to do. I want to take a moment to thank all the amazing TA professionals in my network, you are absolutely pivotal to our industry and at a time where your role has probably never been harder, it’s great that there is a day dedicated to your recognition. There’s a common misconception that internal recruitment must be easy right now. Advert responses are through the roof and there is a misunderstanding that there is more talent on the market than ever before. In reality, while applications are high, TA are having to spend more time than ever sieving through CV’s/resumes and qualifying people that either aren’t relevant or aren’t the right fit for the business. All while budgets are tight, average tenure is down and expectations are high! So, to those on each side of the “fence” let’s have less “butting heads” and more “combining minds”. Keep on making a difference Life Science TA!! 

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Here at Ocado Group, it’s that time of year where more and more internal job requisitions are opening up to ‘Graduate’ only candidates 🚧 It can be quite a tough time for some, as frequently ALOT of grads are competing for the same role at once, with only one role being made available. Delivering multiples of negative feedback is the norm, and at this time, I regularly over emphasise to the Hiring teams the importance of delivering quality feedback at this early stage in their careers. 🌩 On a personal level, I find delivering negative interview feedback to Grads hard work. 🗡 A dagger to the heart 💔 The pauses on the call are longer, words stutter, candidates are keen to close the call off quickly, (feeling in that moment) embarrassed more than disappointed. Grads.... just REMEMEBER 👇 ☁ Your first opportunity usually comes after multiple failures ☁ Embrace the interview feedback, try not to get emotional about it, and learn from it ☁ Don’t pack out too many interviews across a working week, give yourself meaningful time to prepare ☁ It’s normal not to know what to do with your life. If the interview isn’t what you thought, that's okay, don’t progress with it. Stick to what you want to do! And most importantly, it’s okay if it doesn’t go to plan. How you react and learn from these experiences is what truly matters ☀☀Best wishes to all of the Grads interviewing this week!☀☀ ⤵ Up to date external data roles in the comments below ⤵ 🌧 Also, I SWEAR, it always rains on a Wednesday? 🌧 #graduate #juniorcandidate #newopportunities #newrole #junioropportunities #dataanalytics #dataopportunities #dataanalyst #datascientist #dataengineer #ocadotechnology #ocadogroup #newrole #caraffi

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🚀 More and more organisations are approaching Green Orchard Recruitment Ltd, frustrated that their recruitment advertising costs are sky-rocketing, but continue to struggle to attract the right candidates for their organisation. Indeed (as an example) is saturated with vacancies - and we are all aware of the volume of applications both agencies and direct employers receive when advertising, making it harder to stand out. 🙋‍♀️ Some will say that your adverts aren't engaging enough, your benefits package is poor, you're not offering fully remote working... but is that really the reason? Or is there a deeper issue at play? 🤔 Are quality candidates giving up on job boards like Indeed? Candidates are seeking more direct, personal connections. They want to feel valued, not just another application in a long list. 📋 So, how can you adapt? How can you ensure you’re attracting the best talent? At Green Orchard Recruitment Ltd, we specialise in cutting through the noise, and we want to help you! If you are looking to recruit into your business in or around Mid-Devon, are fed up with a lengthy process but not finding the right person, and want to improve the outcomes of your recruitment activities - connect with us for an informal conversation about how our services can support you in driving the growth of your organisation. Let's make hiring efficient, effective, and engaging. 🌟 Reach out today! 📞💬 01884 218 990 #Recruitment #JobSearch #TalentAcquisition #Cullompton #Willand #Tiverton #MidDevon #Crediton #Honiton #Wellington

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Following bleak recruitment performace in June, there has been a resurgence of job creation, adverts being posted, and placements being made in July. TL;DR🚀: - The total volume of placements increased by 34%. - Temporary & contract placements increased by 40%. - Permanent placements increased by 11%.  - Revenue per recruiter increased by 49% against a slow June. Further insights📖: - Jobs created increased 15% on the month. - Job adverts increased by 19%, reaching the highest level this year. - Both perm and temp & contract placements were at the highest level this year. More sector-specific performance 🔮:  https://lnkd.in/ehMfNtZP Firefish Software

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Recruitment in the UK: It's Tough Out There... The recruitment industry is facing some tough challenges right now. From changing candidate expectations to market uncertainty, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to find and place the right talent. 📉 Talent Shortages – We’re seeing a real scarcity of qualified candidates in key sectors, while the competition for top talent is fiercer than ever. ⚖️ Shifting Priorities – Candidates are now prioritising work-life balance, flexibility & company values more than just the salary package. Finding the right match between these evolving expectations & client needs can feel like threading a needle. 📊 Economic Pressures – With the current economic climate, businesses are being more cautious about hiring decisions & candidates are more selective about taking new roles. Yet, despite these challenges, recruitment professionals are rising to the occasion, finding innovative ways to bridge the gap between talent & opportunity. We’re learning that adaptability, transparency & a people-first approach are more critical than ever. At the end of the day, recruitment is about relationships – & we’re committed to helping both our clients & candidates navigate these uncertain times. What’s your take on the current market conditions? Are you seeing similar trends? #Recruitment #TalentAcquisition #UKMarket #HiringChallenges #RecruitmentIndustry

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Everyone is a TA expert these days… For almost two months, I have barely posted on LinkedIn… and there are a few reasons for that… but the main one was starting my new job… (which is ace.. thanks for asking) I’ve still been on the platform … networking etc… but I ran out of stuff to say… and like Dad always said… ‘if you’ve got nothing nice to say, say nothing at all…’ So what did I see and hear on LinkedIn in my absence…? I’m glad you asked… It seems that almost overnight… you can become a recruitment expert! Recruiting (in my experience) is the only job in a company where everyone thinks they can do it better than you… and now… if you’ve been doing it for just a few weeks… you can become ‘LinkedIn famous’…. 🤦🏻 No value add required… no deep experience needed… That’s right folks… all you need is a camera and a vague, meaningless-yet-obvious quote about hiring and you are in! As well as being my favourite artist of all time… Mr Warhol was right with this particular quote… (which I appreciate doesn’t compliment what I just said about quotes… but the irony is beautiful) and maybe Instagram culture is making its way onto LinkedIn? Who knows? But lets up the content game and share our experiences… context… insights… and the valuable stuff… because this TA community is amazing… and recruiters are typically brilliant storytellers! Have a great day TA! (And non-TA folks too… because you also matter) #talentacquisition #recruitment #talent #hiring #content #influencer

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TA Leaders embracing Skills Based Hiring most vigorously, are already positioning themselves as thought-leaders in a competitive talent marketplace. Are you leading or following? OUTTHiNK with me and colleagues @ TMP Worldwide UK to discuss. #SkillsBasedHiring #Talent #Attraction #TA #OUTTHiNK

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Today marks the start of ‘Mental Health Awareness Week’. Here at The Logistics Partnership LLP we believe that mental health and wellbeing awareness and support should always be high on the agenda. We’re committed to supporting and bringing awareness not only within our own business but also when supporting and advising the clients we partner with across a wide range of industry sectors. This is a subject that really does matter. In terms of our own business, over the last 12-18 months, we’ve implemented a number of initiatives to support mental health and wellbeing. Just some of these include: ·       The formation of a ‘Mental Health Committee’, which worked closely with the whole business, utilising feedback from all partners and employees, subsequently creating an easily accessible roadmap of information, resources, and support. An inclusive ‘Mental Health and Wellbeing Policy’ for all. ·       Investment in MHFA (Mental Health First Aid) training for a number of business employees/partners, who now play invaluable roles as ‘Mental Health First Aiders’ in our business. ·       Worked with our new employee benefits provider to develop an enhanced suite of mental health and wellbeing benefits, including unlimited mental health support for all. ·       Conducted a review of our working arrangements and implemented shorter working hours across all of our branches. In terms of our valued clients and candidates, we continue to work in partnership with them, providing advice and guidance on this subject, which is particularly relevant in the logistics industry—a sector that is massively fast-paced and often pressure-driven, and therefore particularly exposed to these challenges. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #MentalHealthAdvocate #Employeewellbeing #EndTheStigma

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🚨 Hey Recruitment Agencies. Would you like your cold emails to result in securing business with TA teams? 👋 Here in the TA world, we really do include you in our TA strategy, you're an important part of it. 2025 will see more TA teams partner with third party recruitment companies. However, we've noticed that your cold emails always talk about the same thing. 👉 You 👉 How great you are 👉 How long you've been being great 👉 Hoping that we are well and have had a good week 🌊 Talent Acquisition teams get flooded with emails that lead with the agency’s accomplishments instead of TA’s needs. 🚮 They only go one way 💸 What a waste of an Apollo subscription! Imagine the difference: ❌ “We’re a top agency with years of experience placing great candidates.” ✅ “I know finding diverse, aligned talent quickly is a challenge. Here are some insights that could help and show that we can be a valuable part of your TA process.” The second email connects because it’s about their goals, not your pitch. Quick tips for a more empathetic outreach: 👉 Keep the tone friendly and conversational 👉 Offer true value instead of a transactional service 👉 Research the company and mention a specific TA priority 👉 Get in touch with me and book in a call to chat about how Talivo can help An empathetic, value-driven email turns cold outreach into real conversations. And that’s where partnerships begin 💞 PS - an executive TA contact of mine recently forwarded me the below example of a recently received cold email. If your emails look like this, connect, DM me, claim your 10% discount and start mastering TA outreach and more!

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After Amazon recalled employees to the office last month for a 5 day in-office working week, we held a poll to gauge sentiment on the impact policies such as this might make on the UK workforce. The poll overwhelmingly showed that our followers believe that if this policy is more widely employed, we might again experience something like the 'great resignation' that occurred after Covid. Food for thought if you are considering changing the mandate around in-office working patterns or requirements. The appetite for flexibility remains. #RemoteWorking #HybridWorking

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As Tate Recruitment's Operations Director and EDI Lead, I recently discussed the significant challenges and solutions related to talent scarcity alongside Nicky Wright, MD of Diversity Jobs Group. Our conversation delved into how an EDI-focused approach can transform recruitment and retention strategies across various sectors. In this clip, we explore the critical impact of slower migration on the UK's talent landscape—a topic that continues to shape our strategic initiatives at Tate. Watching this again, I'm reminded of the importance of innovative thinking in our field. I recommend watching the entire webinar for those who missed the live session or wish to revisit our discussion. We cover a range of actionable insights crucial for today's HR professionals and business leaders. Additionally, you can request a copy of our detailed white paper for a more in-depth exploration of the topics we discussed. Please email me directly at [email protected] for your copy. The link to the video is in the comments. I'm eager to hear your thoughts and discuss further. How are you integrating EDI strategies into your talent management practices? #TalentScarcity #EDI #HRLeadership #DiversityInclusion #FutureOfWork

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Whether you're hiring or looking to retain your best employees, it’s essential to ensure your salaries are aligned with market standards. Download our 2025 Salary Guide for Marketing, providing insights into salary benchmarking across the UK, hiring trends and timelines, and exclusive insights into the candidate sentiment in 2025. #MPSalaryGuide2025

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