Joanna Milne

PR Recruitment has been - and always will be - a constant challenge for agencies. Although this year is feeling slightly different. Agencies are trying to balance hiring needs with an inconsistent market and slow sign-offs on new business. Talent is harder to entice to new opportunities, with job security remaining front of mind. A lot of agencies are asking, for all of the redundancies that have been made, where is the talent? They are simply getting absorbed into what is still a candidate short market. There are more jobs than talent. As highlighted in the below PRWeek UK article, investing in your employer brand has become critical to attracting and retaining talent. This includes: - Building your agency's LinkedIn presence - Contributing to industry media coverage - Evolving your benefits package to align with your agency's values - Telling your agency's story when interviewing including agency growth, agency goals, and career opportunities. Be specific about what sets you apart. Want some help attracting top PR talent? Drop me a line for recruitment packages and employer brand consultation - [email protected] Thanks for including us Eliza Wiredu. https://lnkd.in/eMkArE4G

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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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A great solution to bring data and insights into decision making on recruitment challenges.

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Marketing budget all set for 2025? Content calendar sorted? If you're looking for inspiration on how to take 2025 by the horns, why not join APSCo UK's engaging marketing forum on 26th November. Hosted by Indeed at their London offices, we'll be hearing from Garreth Hayes, Indeed's Marketing Director about multi-channel marketing strategies. There will also be the opportunity to engage in our solution sessions, where you can share knowledge and experience with your peers. Topics will include:- 🏆 How to thrive in a challenging market. 📈 How to increase video content without draining budgets. 🔎 Streamlining marketing and content for 2025 – how can we do more with less in a leaner market? Chaired by Vickie Collinge of BlueSky PR and Romilly Wakeling of Dunbar Education, it's certain to be an engaging event. Key takeaways: Gain insights into how a multi-channel marketing strategy can attract top talent by reaching candidates across various platforms. Learn how to enhance your business's brand presence, making it more visible & appealing to potential candidates & clients. Discover what is going to be key to your 2025 marketing strategy. Who should attend: Senior marketing teams and business owners looking to perfect their strategy for 2025 Book via the link below 👇 #Marketing2025 #ContentStrategy #MarketingInspiration #MultiChannelMarketing #IndeedEvent #ContentMarketing #VideoMarketing #BudgetMarketing #MarketingEfficiency #LeanMarketing Daisy Dowden Una McGuinness Sarah Wincott

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Just under one week to go until our upcoming webinar "Transform Recruitment: From Cost Centre to Profit Powerhouse" 📆 Following on from our guide on how to calculate recruitment ROI (link in the comments) our team will be discussing the true cost of recruitment and retention, steps to developing your recruitment strategy and how you can create greater recruitment ROI and bottom line success, plus much more 📈 If you're looking to maximise the potential of your recruitment function in 2025, you need to be on this webinar! Register using the link in the post below ⬇️

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📈 Recruitment agencies must evolve to thrive in today's market 📈 It’s time to move from being mere order-takers to true consultants! 🚀 Building genuine credibility is key. How? By: ✨ Specialising in a niche ✨ Providing relevant insights ✨ Gathering 'talent intelligence.' Become a strategic partner, offering solutions that drive your client’s success. By combining people, processes, and data, your agency can move beyond order-taking and unlock sustainable growth. #Recruitment #TalentStrategy #Consulting #Growth

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Looking forward to this webinar. There are some topics on the table that should make for an interesting discussion with Allie and Jo. Register for the Access Volcanic webinar using the link below.

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Reducing agency spend is a common strategy implemented for many firms, who feel not using agencies will save them money. Is actually trying to reduce the agency spend costing your business more money? Saving on a recruitment fee is nice, but what is the flip side to this? If a business has 10 roles to fill and their internal recruitment team fill 5, it still leaves 5 vacancies unfilled. What is the cost of these 5 vacancies being unfilled for 3-6 months? * Lost productivity * Lost sales and new business opportunities as a direct result of the unfilled role * Employee morale may decrease because existing employees are taking on more work, which could lead to additional stress and more absences * Client frustrations - level of service could drop due to overworked team * Great candidates in the market choosing competitor firms through a recruitment agency (this one should hurt the most) These things all add up to be incredibly expensive on company time & resources. The cost of a recruitment fee may actually be less expensive in the long run, compared to a load of unfilled vacancies. It goes to show that everyone plays an important role in the overall success of a companies recruitment strategy. You need good in-house recruiters, as well as efficient recruitment agencies. Always an interesting debate. Have you ever considered how much unfilled roles are costing you?

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🌟 Doing More: Our Commitment as Recruiters 🌟 Here's how we're making a difference: 1. Free Mentoring Programme: We're dedicated to nurturing talent and providing guidance to those at the start of their careers. Our free mentoring programme is designed to support and empower the next generation of professionals. 2. Green Growth Initiative: Sustainability is at the heart of our operations. Our green growth initiative focuses on reducing our carbon footprint and promoting eco-friendly practices within our industry. We're excited for our plan to cultivate a forest of 200 rejuvenated trees by World Environment Day 2025. 3. Focus on Wellness: We understand the importance of mental and physical wellbeing. By prioritising wellness, we aim to create a supportive and healthy work environment for all. We're proud to have won the Corporate Vision Employee Wellness Award in 2023, recognising our efforts in this area. 4. Disability Confident Employer: We are committed to inclusivity and diversity. As a government-approved Disability Confident Committed Employer, we ensure that our workplace is accessible and welcoming to everyone, providing equal opportunities for all. 5. Employers Initiative on Domestic Abuse: As a member of the Employers Initiative on Domestic Abuse, we are dedicated to supporting those affected by domestic abuse, creating a safe and supportive environment for all employees. We are passionate about these initiatives and continually seek to improve and expand our efforts by reaching more people. We would welcome your help to achieve this with your vote. https://lnkd.in/eY_Gnx64 #recruitment #sustainability #wellness #mentoring #inclusivity #disabilityconfident #domore #communitysupport #eida #environmentalresponsibility

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Our Page Executive 2024 UK Salary Guide is here! Access our report to help inform your benchmarking exercise on compensation, bonus and benefits for C-suite and senior leadership roles across multiple functions and sectors. The guide also includes market insights from our reputed principals and partners who have successful track records placing leadership talent to help UK businesses transform and grow. Download today: https://lnkd.in/dTDx_UzF #salaryguide #executivesearch #leadership #unitedkingdom #uk #marketinsights #csuite

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I tend to decline clients when they intend to engage multiple agencies for a single role. Why? The quality of service we can deliver for a role depends significantly on the terms of engagement we agree upon. We cannot prioritise a role that is managed by multiple agencies. We cannot prioritise a role that lacks exclusivity. When you choose to work with us, our goal is to give you our absolute best. And that means our unwavering commitment to service and our approach in collaborating with clients. Engaging multiple agencies assumes it leads to better candidate access. That's not true. Partnering exclusively with a reputable agency provides you with access to the BEST candidates. #Recruitment #Reputation #Service #Partnership

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Our Page Executive 2024 UK Salary Guide is here! Access our report to help inform your benchmarking exercise on compensation, bonus and benefits for C-suite and senior leadership roles across multiple functions and sectors. The guide also includes market insights from our reputed principals and partners who have successful track records placing leadership talent to help UK businesses transform and grow. Download today: https://lnkd.in/d3Fp_2Y8 #salaryguide #executivesearch #leadership #unitedkingdom #uk #marketinsights #csuite

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We’ve started some work for 4 or 5 agency / SaaS BD roles in and around the Insight / Martech space in the last couple of weeks & I reviewed some of the profile applicants with the team – a kind of grown up, ‘show and tell’ session. What stood out to me so much were the numbers of applicants who have started roles in 2024 & are now looking for a role – this year will have a serious impact on peoples for CVs & those in Sales or BD functions will be the worst impacted as many buyers doors have been closed for the last 12 – 18 months as cost cutting has bitten. So, as things open back up, its our job to see past that with talent, not to judge on the most recent sales results: What market was the candidate in? What was their ICP / Buyer profile? Were there actually people buying in that space? What was their USP / what different tools did they use? Sometimes, how a great sales person articulates a time when they haven’t sold or even failed, is far more telling than when they have been a success – what are your thoughts? #Hiring #2024 #NoSaleNoFail

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♻️ August is traditionally a slow month, but at Net Zero Search, we doubled down on quality over quantity so September is looking very busy. Instead of chasing volume, we’ve been having in-depth conversations with industry leaders, ensuring we fully understand their unique hiring needs. The result? An exciting pipeline of roles that our team is hard at work on, ready to connect the best talent with the right opportunities. Reach out or drop a comment so we can plan a tailored strategy that secures you the best talent in the market.   #NetZeroTalent #EnergyTransition #DiversityAndInclusion #Sustainability

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In today’s job market, diversity in your team isn’t just a buzzword; it’s essential for innovation, growth, and a truly inclusive workplace. Here’s how working with a recruitment agency can give you the edge in building a diverse team: 🔍 Wider Talent Reach: Agencies have access to candidates you might miss – people who aren’t actively looking but are open to the right opportunity. This opens doors to talent from all walks of life, bringing in unique perspectives. 🛠️ Reduced Bias in Hiring: With structured and impartial screening, we focus on what matters – skills, experience, and potential, not unconscious biases. This leads to stronger, more diverse teams. 📊 Support for Your D&I Goals: Committed to diversity? A recruitment agency can help you stay on track with insights, best practices, and even diversity reporting. ⏱️ Save Time and Effort: Building a diverse team internally can be a lot of work. We handle sourcing, screening, and shortlisting, so you can focus on creating an inclusive environment without the extra workload. Diversity isn’t just about ticking boxes – it’s about bringing in fresh ideas that fuel growth and innovation. Partnering with a recruitment agency is a smart move to build a team that reflects the world we live in. #Diversity #InclusiveHiring #TeamBuilding #InnovationThroughDiversity

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