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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

5 Fair Reasons For Dismissing An Employee. Employees play a pivotal role in the success of your company. Hiring and retaining top talent is always a top priority, but there may come a time when the difficult decision to terminate an employee has to be made. When this moment arrives, it's vital to und

Rachel Reeves’ Budget Changes Got You Worried? We’ve Got Your Back Are you a business owner? Finding the recent budget changes tough to swallow? We get it. Rachel Reeves’ new budget means that from April 2025, you’ll be paying an extra £984.65 in National Insurance for each employee earning £40,000.

How to attract the best talent in the industry If you want to develop and grow your business, you need to recruit the best talent. However, with more competition and an increasing talent shortage, recruiting can be a significant challenge. That's why we've gathered these top tips to help