In Scotland’s Engineering and Manufacturing sector, the war for talent is real. Finding skilled professionals is already a challenge but keeping them is an even …
Retain Your Top Talent: So You Don’t Need A Top Recruiter!
As we reach the halfway point of 2024, UK employers are bracing themselves for a unique set of challenges, with employee retention topping the list. …
Rethinking Hiring: Balancing Cultural Fit and Diversity
In the world of recruitment and hiring, the idea of “cultural fit” has long been touted as a key factor in building successful teams. However, …
Reflecting on 2023: A Year of Walruses, Wins, and Workforce Challenges
It’s the last Friday of the year and also the last ‘working’ day of 2023! Lets look back at the year that was………. It’s almost …
Bridging The Skills Gap
The UK Employer Skills Survey 2022 – Scotland Report, a study conducted by the UK government to gather information about the skills needs of employers, …
The Future of Manufacturing: Industry 5.0 and the Talent Gap
In the ever-evolving landscape of manufacturing, a recent survey conducted by Visual Components sheds light on the challenges and opportunities facing the industry. The hypothesis, …
Trusting Your Employees to Excel: The Path to a Productive Workplace
In the ever-evolving landscape of modern business, fostering an environment of trust and autonomy has become a defining factor in employee satisfaction and overall productivity. …
Social Media Recruiting 101
Social media is a powerful tool for recruitment. Platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram & TikTok have millions of users who can …
3 Ways To Stop Losing Your Best People
Employee retention is a key challenge for many organisations, especially in the engineering sector. According to a report by Engineering UK, the engineering industry needs to …
Barbie vs Oppenheimer: How to Hire the Right Candidate for Your Team
When it comes to hiring new talent for your team, you might encounter candidates who, while equally suitable for the role, are very different from …