News and advice from the local market
Fresh thinking every week on pay, hiring and finding work across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Northamptonshire.
Planning for the autumn peak? Book your temporary workforce now
The final quarter is the busiest time of year for warehouses, production lines and logistics. The sites that perform are the ones that plan their temporary workforce in August, not October.
Why candidates miss interviews and what employers can do about it
A confirmed interview is not a done deal in this market. What the research says about why candidates drop out, and the practical steps that keep them engaged from application to offer.
Read article →The best people are not on job boards. Here is where we find them.
Most high performers are busy performing, not scrolling adverts. A look at how headhunting quality talent at contingency prices works in practice.
Read article →Temp to perm: a lower risk way to grow your team
Hiring is a commitment. Temp to perm lets you see someone in the role, on real work, before you make it permanent.
Read article →Five ways to arrive at your next interview feeling ready
Interview nerves shrink when preparation grows. Five practical steps our consultants share with every candidate we put forward.
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