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8 simple steps to improving your recruitment process An efficient and streamlined recruitment process is more enjoyable for both candidates and the hiring teams. Improving your recruitment process will also make your company more appealing to candidates. So, follow these eight steps to make your hir

Fractional vs. Consulting vs. Part-Time: What’s the Difference? In the modern workplace, businesses and professionals have several flexible employment options to consider, including fractional employment, consulting, and part-time work. Understanding the differences between these models is essential

A Guide to the Employee Life Cycle Model. The employee life cycle, often referred to as the "employment life cycle" or "employee journey", is a model that describes the various stages an employee goes through during their time at a company. It is based on the different phases of an employee's experi

Why Good Candidates Aren't Applying to Your Job (Even If They Like the Role) There's plenty of talent in the market right now. More CVs. More applications. More people "open to a conversation". And yet, many businesses are asking the same question: Why aren't the right people applying? The answer us

2026 Employment Law Changes: What They Mean for Employers (and What to Do About It) You might have caught wind of some upcoming shifts in UK employment law set to land in 2026. If not, now’s a good time to get up to speed, especially if you’re hiring. The headline? Employees will soon gain day-one r

Stonor Recruitment WhatsApp Scam You never believe it's going to happen to you, until it does... We have been made aware that scammers are contacting people via WhatsApp purporting to be from Stonor. We would never ask candidates to pay money, so please do not engage with anyone claiming