The surge in the cost of living is deeply impacting both workers and businesses, as the escalating prices of vital commodities and services add to financial strain and psychological stress. A substantial 47 percent of UK employees revealed they have minimal to zero savings remaining by the close of each month. Furthermore, an additional 15 percent indicated…

The Unspoken Privilege of Wellbeing During the Cost-of-Living Crisis Undercover Recruiter –

Proponents of flexible working were exhilarated in July by news that the Flexible Working Bill had received Royal Assent, paving the way for it to become part of the law of the land. Certainly, the UK government was keen to advertise the benefits of the bill, promising that it meant workers across the country would…

New Flexible Working Bill is Neither Flexible, Workable, Or Even New Undercover Recruiter –

Developing an employer value proposition (EVP) is essential for any organization that wants to attract and retain top talent. The EVP is a statement that summarizes the unique value that a company offers to its employees. It is a promise to employees about what they can expect in terms of compensation, benefits, development opportunities, and…

How Mars Used the Employer Brand Index to Refresh Their EVP Undercover Recruiter –

The path from unemployment to employment has several steps, and for most, the first step after application is the job interview. The primary function of the interview is to allow the hiring manager to interact with candidates in order to determine if their qualifications and experience are a fit for the job’s requirements, as well…

9 Do’s and Don’ts of Asking Questions in Job Interviews Undercover Recruiter –

When times are good, and business is booming, companies can afford to make a few mistakes and sweep a few imperfections “under the rug.” And that’s okay. No process is perfect. However, when business slows down and it’s time for spring cleaning, what was swept under the rug comes to light. In other words, during…

Using Data-driven Hiring to Edge out the Competition Undercover Recruiter –

In today’s competitive market, finding the best candidate for the role is no easy feat. While we generally find more available talent in the pool, ensuring a high-quality candidate with a strong fit for the position compounds the complexity of recruiting. Recruiters have to embark on candidate conversations while unsure what’s driving each candidate to…

Getting Ghosted by Talent? The Four Jobseeker Personas Recruiters Need to Know Undercover Recruiter –

HelloFresh is a global meal kit delivery company that operates in 18 countries. This gives them a unique challenge regarding talent acquisition: they need to find local talent with niche skills to support their complex distribution and logistics. This article explores how HelloFresh has solved this challenge by upskilling its talent engagement team. We’ll also…

HelloFresh: Solving a Global Talent Challenge with Upskilled Talent Engagement Undercover Recruiter –

The success of every company hinges on its people. But attracting the best talent isn’t always an easy feat. Companies often invest significant amounts of money into the bottom of the recruitment process — job boards and recruiters. But at Flexa, we’ve found that a great employer brand can reduce hiring costs whilst attracting the…

How to Use Your Employer Brand to Reduce Hiring Costs Undercover Recruiter –

This year 35 percent of UK employees said they called in sick due to poor mental health but gave another reason*. While this is a significant percentage, it is lower than the findings from Nuffield Health’s 2022 report, with the percentage previously being 39 percent. This is especially significant given that Nuffield Health’s 2023, ‘Healthier…

5 Ways to Encourage Mental Health Transparency in the Workplace Undercover Recruiter –

If you read any work-related blog or website, you will likely find numerous articles offering advice on how to successfully achieve your career goals. After a while, much of the advice starts to sound the same because, well, much of it is the same. As long as you have the tenacity of a used car…

Advice for Achieving Your Career Goals (and Why It’s Often Wrong) Undercover Recruiter –