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How your business can be competitive in a candidate short market. As an employer, you may be facing recruitment difficulties due to candidate shortages. With the market challenges we currently face, you need to be proactive, competitive, and adaptable in your approach to talent acquisition and retent

The Best Job Boards for Marketing Roles in the UK - 2025 Review (And why they’re not your silver bullet anymore) Summary: Yes, job boards still have a place in 2025. But if you’re hiring marketing talent and relying on them alone, you’re probably missing the best people. Here's a breakdown of the ma

The quiet return of real life Have you noticed it? People are turning up again. Saying yes to events. Making time to meet. And not because they have to - because they want to. It's subtle at the moment. Not a massive post-COVID explosion. Just a shift in energy. People are looking for moments that f

Personal Branding for Marketers: How to Stand Out to Recruiters Last week we were asked by a CEO why a candidate we had recommended didn’t have much on their LinkedIn profile? "Aren’t marketers meant to be good at marketing themselves?” In today's competitive job market, personal branding has become

How to improve diversity in the workplace Workplace diversity is an important asset for companies wanting to achieve a successful, fair, and thriving work culture. A diverse workplace is about accepting and valuing differences from employees of all backgrounds. But, what can you do to achieve it for

How to explain employment gaps when applying for new jobs. Wondering how to explain your employment gap to potential employers? In this guide, we'll talk you through everything you need to know and provide some tips on how you can approach an employment gap in your CV and during interviews.