Tag: opportunity

Why do most CVs now all look the same?

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The unintended consequence of AI-written CVs Over the past year, I’ve noticed a clear trend. CVs are becoming more polished but they are also more predictable. The language is smooth. The structure is neat. The grammar is perfect.  Too perfect. And after reading a few, they begin to blur into one another. The same phrases… Continue reading Why do most CVs now all look the same?

Recruitment Trends 2025 – what you need to know now

As of early 2025, the UK’s senior recruitment landscape has been experiencing notable shifts influenced by economic conditions, technological advancements, and evolving workplace dynamics. Economic Outlook and Hiring Trends Recent data indicates a decline in the UK labour market, with permanent staff vacancies decreasing at the sharpest rate since August 2020.  Despite this downturn, nearly… Continue reading Recruitment Trends 2025 – what you need to know now

How to Overcome Defensive Reactions to Constructive Criticism

When you raise a concern at work, you may encounter defensiveness instead of a productive conversation. Colleagues might shift the focus from the issue at hand to you—specifically, your attitude, role, or personality. This can feel frustrating and disheartening, but understanding these dynamics will help you handle them more effectively. Here’s how to approach these… Continue reading How to Overcome Defensive Reactions to Constructive Criticism

10 Employee Retention Strategies for 2022: What are you doing to help keep your staff?

For years, employee retention has been a major concern for businesses. There is no one-size-fits-all formula for ensuring that your staff stays with your company indefinitely. Employees may leave their current job due to monotony, a lack of career advancement, new job prospects, better compensation, unhealthy work culture, and various other factors. What is Employee… Continue reading 10 Employee Retention Strategies for 2022: What are you doing to help keep your staff?

Pressure mounts As final countdown to Brexit begins

As we move into the penultimate month before the UK officially takes back control of its borders following transition on 1st January, the pressures are mounting. In many ways, Coronavirus has masked the looming crisis that is now just around the corner, as businesses have struggled through 2020, coping with two national lockdowns and the… Continue reading Pressure mounts As final countdown to Brexit begins

Call Yourself a Leader? Leadership is Not a Title, it’s an Action!

In the post-pandemic world, successful leaders will be those who can empower and truly unlock the potential of their teams. ‘Leaders’ and ‘Leadership’ may be more widely distributed around our organisations than we generally consider. Leadership can come from any quarter – given the right conditions and circumstances. Secondly, unlocking their potential and encouraging people… Continue reading Call Yourself a Leader? Leadership is Not a Title, it’s an Action!

Active Listening: Hear What People Are Really Saying

Listening is one of the most important skills you can have. How well you listen has a major impact on your job effectiveness, and on the quality of your relationships with others. For instance: We listen to obtain information. We listen to understand. We listen for enjoyment. We listen to learn. Given all the listening… Continue reading Active Listening: Hear What People Are Really Saying