I recently had to counsel a seasoned candidate who, despite boasting an incredible persona, drive and determination unfortunately lacked the required skillset required by my client. It was evident sadly; this was not his first unsuccessful experience. Whilst he was grateful for the way in which I counselled him and genuinely did my best, it
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How to check your recruitment performance following Q1 of 2023
Well, what a fast year it has been so far. I cannot believe, as we look at the calendar, we are almost at the end of the first quarter of 2023. With this in mind, keeping track of performance throughout the year is crucial to ensure you meet your targets and improve results, so a
Building a Solid Foundation: The Importance of Strong Values
Before I started at Optimum, I always thought that company values were all optics and no substance. 6 months in, I’ve realised how wrong I was and how important they are for setting you up for success. Not only have the following values helped me to excel in my role, but they make our team
Tips to create Effective Teamwork in the Workplace
Teamwork is when people work together towards common goals. Defining teamwork is straightforward, but understanding how to work well as a team can be complicated. Becoming an effective, high-performing team takes a lot of practice. Great teamwork is about working together and collaborating to come up with better approaches. You know that you have the