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The Unfairness of Hiring Based on Appearance

In the realm of employment, the importance of hiring based on merit, skills, and qualifications cannot be overstated. However, the unfortunate reality is that appearance often plays an unwarranted role in the hiring process. This practice is not only ethically questionable but also detrimental to fostering diverse and inclusive workplaces. In this blog, we will

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The Importance of Jumping on Candidates Quickly

In the competitive world of recruitment, being able to identify and secure top talent swiftly is crucial if you want to stay ahead. As the demand for skilled professionals continues to rise, hiring managers must adopt a proactive approach and jump on the candidates recruiters send across quickly. In this article, we will explore why

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Why you should hire temps…

There are so many benefits to using temporary workers, read on to find out why you should hire temps. What you need to know about hiring temps When you hire temps through GB Solutions, we do all the hard work for you! We: We have over 20 years of experience hiring temps, working with small

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What is true Flexible Working, and How Does it Benefit Business Owners…

Understandably, flexible working isn’t something ALL businesses can offer. This blog is for companies who can/do offer flexible working. Below you will read how flexible working benefits businesses, examples of flexible working, and what you can do to ensure you’re offering a true flexible working model. Flexible working doesn’t only benefit the employee Flexibility means

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Does ‘work from anywhere’ really work?

For GB Solutions when we emerged from the first wave of Covid in summer 2020 to the outside world we were operating business as usual, but internally we had transformed to a ‘work from anywhere’ model. Two years down the line, we have seen increased productivity, reduced costs, and improved employee wellbeing. This brings up

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5 Top Tips to Help Your Business Overcome the Skills Shortage

In the UK, 51% of employers state finding candidates with the skills they need, is their main challenge. And 63% of employers have failed (at times) to fill a role, because of the talent shortage. The talent supply is shifting, whilst demand is increasing. This is proving to be a challenge for the future of

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You Need to Speed up your Hiring Process…

Both demand and competition for top talent are at an all-time high. So, it’s not only important to get the hiring process right, but also not to waste unnecessary time. On average, it takes just shy of 28 days to make a successful hire in the UK. Whilst we’re still operating in a candidate-driven market,

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5 Reasons Why Using a Recruitment Agency is Beneficial to Your Business

Recruitment is a time-consuming process, that can cost a significant amount of money, with no guarantee you’ll find suitable candidates. In the current climate, it’s even harder to source and hire top talent. Which is why employers should introduce a recruitment agency into their hiring strategy. Using a recruitment agency allows you to focus on

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5 Tips to Successfully Hire Top Talent

As we navigate a candidate driven market, it is apparent that hiring top talent is tougher than ever. Over 1,000,000 jobs were listed in the three months to September 2021, the highest level since records began. Pair that with a labour shortage, recruiters and managers are feeling the strain when it comes to hiring and

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Employee Retention Strategies for your Business

Employee retention is critical to your company’s success. As an employer, your ability to hold on to your staff, especially in tight hiring markets, has a large impact on the morale of your workforce, their productivity, and your turnover costs. Businesses in general are struggling to hire right now due to skill shortages, yet it

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How has our Approach to Work Changed since the Pandemic?

Our approach to work has shifted since we were first asked by the Government to work from home. Working from home has had an impact on both employers and employees. It has altered how we feel, what we think, and what we want. From not only our work lives, but from life in general. Those

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The Importance of Highlighting your EVP

EVP, or Employee Value Proposition is defined as the balance of rewards and benefits that an employee receives in return for what they contribute to the workplace. By creating a focused EVP, you’ll speak to your company culture, allowing job seekers, as well as current employees, to assess the organisational fit. Therefore, it is important

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