In today's competitive business landscape, understanding the intricacies of human behaviour isn't just an advantage; it's a necessity. Our latest podcast episode, "Everything You Need to Know about Personality Profiling," is your comprehensive guide to navigating the nuances of this essential business tool. From decoding behaviors to maximising business potential, we explore how Personality Profiling offers a transformative lens through which businesses comprehend and leverage their te...

Are you curious about the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the recruitment industry? Join us in this captivating episode of "Why Nobody Likes Recruiters," as we delve into the profound transformations AI brings to the world of hiring. Amidst debates on AI's intelligence and its potential to replace human jobs, we focus on its application in the recruitment realm. AI is rapidly reshaping how jobs are filled, and if you're a recruitment professional, this podcast is a must-listen! In...

Anwen Bottois is a leadership professional, she helps leadership transitions and is an expert on onboarding done differently. In this episode, she unpacks the fundamentals behind a great and effective employee onboarding strategy. Put simply, the importance of proper employee onboarding cannot be overstated. Without a comprehensive onboarding process, businesses risk facing a range of consequences covered in the article you've just read. Increased employee turnover leads to hig...

Working from home, eh? It’s a subject that animates many people. Not a day goes by that I don’t scroll down my LinkedIn feed to see someone advocating for or against it. It divides opinion and every business seems to approach it in their own unique ways. But what exactly is remote working? And how can your business benefit from it? Or can your business benefit from it? In this episode, we use real-world examples from the businesses who have done it well (and those ...

In this episode, we have a special guest, Joe Yates, who shares his incredible journey from turning down an apprenticeship with British Airways to building a multi-million-pound business in just a few years. Join us as we dive into Joe's experience and the valuable lessons he learned along the way. Joe discusses the challenges he faced as a young entrepreneur, particularly in finding talented individuals to join his team. He emphasises the importance of analysing candidates, understan...

In this video, we discuss the unique challenges and opportunities of recruiting for the gambling and gaming industry. Nathan, a veteran of the industry, shares his insights on the personality types and skills that are most sought-after, as well as the evolving culture and regulations of the sector. He also offers advice for recruiters on how to find and assess the right talent, including the importance of looking beyond traditional qualifications and focusing on passion, fit, an...

In this podcast episode, we explore the challenges and rewards of recruiting in the Engineering and Manufacturing sectors. With a focus on the areas surrounding Stoke, our guest, Alex, shares her insights on the importance of building strong relationships and understanding the unique needs of both clients and candidates. We learn how difficult it can be to find candidates with the right skills and experience, especially in industries that require specialised knowledge. Al...

Have you ever thought that briefing a role to multiple recruitment agencies is the best way to fill your vacancy quickly? Well, it's time to think again. Using multiple agencies not only wastes your precious time but also harms your chances of finding the right candidate. In this episode, Lee and Steve tell us why. -- Hit the like button if you enjoy this video and please do contribute with your thoughts and opinions underneath. Logic Resourcing recruits for commercial a...

We've all heard the saying 'good things come to those who wait', but when it comes to recruitment, that saying couldn't be more true! In this episode, we delve into why taking your time in the hiring process can lead to better results for both employers and candidates. The information you hear might sound counterintuitive, but trust us, this IS the way to play the hiring game. -- Hit the like button if you enjoy this video and please do contribute with your thoughts and opinions und...

When it comes to finding the perfect candidate for a role, businesses have a few options. They can advertise the position themselves, scour job boards and social media, and even headhunt potential candidates. But sometimes, the most effective way to find the right fit is by using a recruitment agency. But why use a recruitment agency, and when is the right time to do so? Well, dear viewer, in this episode of the NOBODY LIKES RECRUITERS podcast we'll find out! -- Hit the like ...

Politicians. Journalists. Recruiters. None of them are winning popularity contests any time soon. In the case of recruiters, why is this? After all, a recruiter is just someone who can help you find a nice job. So why does nobody like recruiters? It’s a topic we cover on the latest edition of our podcast that is appropriately named Nobody Likes Recruiters. Even if you’re a recruiter, you can’t argue against the notion that recruiters can be a bit anno...

You’ve walked with the perfect candidate through your recruitment process. They've excited you with their experience and you’re utterly convinced they’re the right guy or girl for your business. So, how do you ensure this candidate doesn’t fall at the final hurdle? After all, it would be a monumental waste of your time and resources if you get this far only for the candidate to join another company! Have no fear. In this show we’ll tell you EXACTLY what you need to do to...

The majority of podcasts you’ll find on the internet regarding interview tips are normally catered for a candidate, but what about the interviewer? In this show, we’ll give you some guidelines that’ll help you to ensure you make your candidate comfortable enough to uncover if they are the right person for your business. Between us, we have conducted thousands of interviews, so we like to think we know a thing or two about how to conduct a good one! Have a butchers and let...

If you’ve taken notice of the topics we have covered since the inception of Nobody Likes Recruiters, you’ll know that we have flogged the notion that we’re living in a ‘candidate lead market’ to death. The truth is, however, this issue spills into many areas of the recruitment process; including the task of getting a candidate to interview. Halloween has just gone, and thus candidates ‘ghosting’ you is a poignant theme for this blog (and our latest episode). As frustrating as it is, you’l...

Writing a job advert can be a pretty daunting task if you don’t know what you’re doing. A task may appear simple, but, when you actually get down to it, it can be tough to break down the intricacies of the role you’re looking to fill. Just survey a popular jobs board and you’ll see how adverts are done badly. Like dating profiles, they can very frequently be sparse on detail or mind numbingly mundane and uninspiring. When done well, job adverts can strike a cord with cand...

The recruitment led market we inhabit is rather daunting. Anybody who has spent any time navigating a job board recently can see that most candidates are simply awash with opportunities... So how do you ensure you capture the best candidate in this competitive market? Well, in this video, Lee and Steve will give you 6 tips that will help you not only attract the best candidates, but get them over the line too! Hit the like button if you enjoy this video and please do contribute wi...

As we outline in this video, a candidate-led (or candidate-driven) market is NOT a reason to despair. Lee, Steve and Adam are back again to discuss another BIG recruitment topic, this time it's the current CANDIDATE-LED market and how YOU can still find the talent that you need to drive your business forward! By watching this video, you'll not only vastly improve your knowledge of the current candidate-led market situation, but you'll also find out how we got here and what to do about it....

This is the first episode of Nobody Likes Recruiters, a show that will help you navigate the choppy waters of the recruitment industry! Over the next 40 minutes, Steve and Lee will tell you why you SHOULD consider starting a recruitment agency even if you've NEVER worked for one. On top of that, we'll dive deep into various topics regarding establishing a recruitment agency, why you SHOULD throw yourself in at the deep end and why you'll live and die by the service you provide. Logic...