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 …
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, …
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, …
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 …
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 …
AI in Recruitment: What It Is, How It Works, and Does Gut Instinct Still Have a Place?
Nearly 20 years ago, Will Smith starred in the film, ‘I, Robot’, a sci-fi story of artificial intelligence powered robots taking on public service positions …
When Life Gives You Lemons… But All You Wanted Was a Candidate
The Labour Market Report from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) this month showed Scotland reaching a record low number of unemployed adults at just …
Reducing Hiring Bias: Tips for Building a Fair Recruitment Process
As a recruitment agency, we understand that building a fair and unbiased recruitment process is essential to hiring the best talent for your company. However, …
Psychometric Testing: The Secret Ingredient for Hiring Success (or Not)
Psychometric testing can be a useful tool in the recruitment process because it can provide employers with insights into a candidate’s cognitive abilities and personality …