James Mitra

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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By incorporating VireUp into your global skills-first recruitment campaign you can not only: ✔ deliver standardisation across 1000's of applicants ✔ dramatically accelerate recruitment cycle times ✔ reduce complexity ✔ slash total cost of ownership ✔ meet incoming legislation regarding AI tech in recruitment You can also: ✔ ✔ ✔ finally - level the playing field! VireUp - ethical AI that eliminates bias.

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Another excellent article by Jo Major (She/her) of Diversity in Recruitment exclusively for The HR World A big topic and well worth 10 minutes of your day!

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https://lnkd.in/eva-Kw8w This is an example of where AI is actually creating a human capital need. Using agencies and in house teams to phone screen candidates is increasing in importance and value to hiring managers. I am going to resist the offer from LinkedIn to Rewrite in AI 🤣

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Our H1 2024 roundup reveals some general trends in recruitment, from AI integration to flexible working legislation. Discover how these developments are influencing the industry. #RecruitmentTrends #H1Review #AIinHR

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“Exploring the Value of Executive Recruiters in Attracting Top Talent, Part 3” In my previous blogs, we laid the groundwork for understanding why executive search firms justify their fees, initially focusing on the critical, often overlooked factors of Expertise and Casting a wider net. In today's blog, I will delve into another crucial reason why executive search consultants are worth what they charge: cost. Employers persist in misinterpreting the actual cost of recruiting for high-value leadership positions. This can be divided into two key categories: direct recruitment costs and, more significantly, the cost of making a poor or incorrect choice or mishiring. From a tactical standpoint, recruiting costs extend beyond simply posting a job on platforms like LinkedIn and Indeed. It encompasses the salaries and benefits of the recruiting and employment staff and the line managers involved in the hiring process (who are not as productive in their regular roles while engaged in recruiting activities). Additional hidden or often overlooked costs include travel and entertainment expenses for in-house recruiting staff, external research, and source development costs, ATS/CRM databases and maintenance expenses, reference checking and degree verification, and clerical costs associated with managing responses from numerous unqualified candidates. They add up quickly and should be considered when estimating the true cost of recruitment. The cost of mis-hiring is not to be taken lightly: Misplacements lead to displacements that necessitate replacements. According to the Conference Board, 50% of senior-level hires leave within 18 months. That is a staggering statistic. It's a common misconception that the replacement cost is solely measured in the hard costs listed above. However, these only represent one-third of the true cost of a mis-hire. The remaining two-thirds encompass mistakes, missed opportunities, lost business, disruptions, lawsuits, etc. Depending on the source, the true cost of a mis-hire can range from five to twenty-five times an executive's base compensation. For instance, for an executive with a $250,000 base salary, a mis-hire could cost between $1.5 million and $6 million. Engaging a reputable Executive Search firm is not just a cost but an investment in risk mitigation and enhancing your business value. #retainedexecutivesearch #leadership #careers #talentacquisition #management

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Now that the dust has settled slightly after the election, there has been a positive reaction from much of the tech start-up ecosystem in the UK. Labour's climate tech strategy is particularly encouraging as they aim to create the "green financing capital of the world" #techstrategy #techpolicy #governmentpolicy #labour #climatechange #energytransition

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Jo Hamer (FIRP) and I had 3 lovely meetings today. We asked for service feedback and where we could improve. 1 client mentioned we're too fast! Apparently, we respond to emails so quickly we are on it before they have a chance to find out all the details!!! Client 2 said it was our speed and relationship with candidates that they loved. Client 3 said our candidates stay and progress. She said she loves them and they end up getting promoted away from her. Retention is excellent. We also heard some horror stories about the behaviour of other agencies. Not responding for days, calling multiple times a week despite being told there is no recruitment and suppliers that change rates and fees throughout the process. It felt really good to hear we are doing a good job. We could just do with them having more jobs for us!!! Frankly Recruitment, really is raising the bar in our industry!!! 3 more meetings tomorrow. It's great to be having face to face meets :) #franklydifference https://lnkd.in/d5d5ZPu

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🚀 AI is reshaping industries everywhere, and recruitment is no exception. From enhanced job matching to automated candidate submissions, AI is transforming hiring, making it faster and more efficient. With over half (51%) of agencies already embracing AI, the industry is ready for change—but what about the talent? Bullhorn surveyed over 2,400 global contingent workers to understand their recruitment experiences, including their views on AI-powered recruitment tools. Curious about what they had to say? Discover their insights below, and dive deeper with Bullhorns new GRID 2024 Talent Trends Report to see what candidates truly expect from recruitment agencies. https://lnkd.in/epxynMSb #AI #TalentTrends #Grid2024 #ukrecruiter Louise Triance ⭐️ Neelam Akhtar

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Last week, PGC Group released its highly anticipated and ultimate guide; "How to Start a Recruitment Agency in the USA." Whether you're tapping into the US remotely from your existing office, or scaling up operations by landing and expanding, it's critical that you set your operations and business up correctly so you're not unpicking any mistakes further down the line. Our latest guide shares insights from subject matter experts to help you get it right first time. Expert insights include: ⭐ Tapping into the US Market Remotely ⭐ Typical Roadmap on How to Start a Recruitment Agency in USA ⭐ US Terms of Business ⭐ US Taxation when Placing Candidates ⭐ Insurance for Starting a Recruitment Agency in the US ⭐ Foreign Exchange for Doing US Business ⭐ US Immigration Advice ⭐ Hiring Recruiters for Your US Agency ⭐ Choosing Your Target Markets Huge thank you to our trusted experts; Carla Roberts, Christy Woskobojnik, Arvinder Ubhi, Jack Lane-Matthews, Dominic Johns and Elliott Manning for their valued contributions. Take a look and download the report here....👇 https://lnkd.in/evW6Ccb7 If you're keen to discuss in more detail and want to speak to one of our US Expansion Consultants, book in a free strategy session below 📞 https://lnkd.in/eFVkshN7

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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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🌟 Explore our 2024 webinar schedule 🌟 https://lnkd.in/eJ9QZcZZ   Whether you're aiming to secure your next role or optimise your hiring efforts, our lineup of dynamic webinars is designed to empower both job seekers and employers alike.   Our webinars this April include today:   🎙️ Webinar for Candidates: "Being Interviewed Virtually". Discover valuable tips and strategies to excel in online interviews. 📅 Date: April 19, 2024 🕒 Time: 1:15 PM - 2:00 PM   🎙️ Webinar for Employers: "Writing Job Advertisements". Learn how to write job ads that attract top talent and drive results. 📅 Date: April 19, 2024 🕒 Time: 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM   Reserve your spot today and unlock the strategies you need to thrive in today's competitive landscape. https://lnkd.in/eJ9QZcZZ   #CareerDevelopment #RecruitmentStrategies #WebinarSeries #ProfessionalGrowth #jobseekers

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🎙️ Recruitment Founders: Ready to Break Through Barriers? In this episode of Beyond the Founder, we’re joined by Kate Cross, where one of the many things we discuss is the challenges holding SME recruitment agencies back. Whether you want to scale up, scale down, or finally break that glass ceiling in headcount or revenue, this episode is for you. 💬 "We help founders design businesses that work for them—so they can build the life they truly want." Don’t miss this one—it’s packed full of insights to help you take control of your growth journey. 🎧 Watch live on Tuesday 10th December at 1pm UK time: Subscribe or follow on YouTube, Spotify or Apple Podcasts! https://lnkd.in/ez3v4Pgu https://lnkd.in/eB5ubj-a https://lnkd.in/eEW8RjK4 #BeyondTheFounder #RecruitmentLeadership #ScaleYourBusiness #RecruitmentAgencySuccess #Entrepreneurship  

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VireUp meets several of these concerns head on: ✔ removes the requirement for a CV ✔ eliminates bias by assessing every applicant against identical criteria ✔ assesses every applicant against professional skills/behavioural questions that identify hidden talent and trainability ✔ real-time checks for cheating and using chatGPT etc And it is so easy to set up your large-scale recruitment project 👍

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Planning Your Hiring Strategy for 2025 🌟 As we approach the end of the year, it's time to start thinking about your hiring strategy for 2025. With the demand for skilled talent on the rise—nearly 70% of employers report difficulty finding qualified candidates—now is the time to prepare. Here are key steps to get ahead: 📣 Assess Your Workforce: Identify skill gaps and critical roles for upcoming projects. 📣 Define Job Descriptions: Create clear, compelling descriptions to attract the right candidates. 📣 Focus on Employer Branding: Showcase your company culture and values; companies with strong employer brands see 50% more qualified applicants. 📣Develop a Recruitment Timeline: Set milestones to ensure timely hiring aligned with project launches. 📣Leverage Technology: Utilize tools like ATS and AI; 83% of recruiters say technology improves their hiring processes. By planning now, you'll be well-equipped to attract and retain top talent. Need help with your strategy? Contact Captar Partners today! Yes - this is my lovely daughter. Just trying to get your attention here with different picture.

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Released today, the latest #MEOSUK finds that UK hiring optimism will increase in the fourth quarter, with employers reporting a Net Employment Outlook of +28% in Q4 2024, up eight percentage points on last quarter. The labour market is slowly strengthening, but uncertainty over new legislation still hangs in the air. With hiring optimism driven by hard-to-fill roles, positive hiring intention may be difficult to turn into jobs growth. Discover what’s happening in your industry in the full report.

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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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