Recruitment Blog: Career Tips & Industry News - August 2024

  • Don’t Sleepwalk Through the Holiday Season: 4 Ways to Minimise Loss

    Posted on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 by Alison Humphreys - Award winning NED and strategic advisor

    It’s happened again! Business leaders I know have been sleepwalking into the holiday season and feeling the hit on their P&L- even to the extent of converting profits into losses in the last 2 months. It’s NOT inevitable. Certainly, I know it can be difficult to get a decision from a client when they are away. Couple that with the collective “holding our breath” that businesses suffered from ...

  • How Recruitment Agencies Can Effectively Get Paid from Non-Payers: A Step-by-Step Guide

    Posted on Monday, August 5, 2024 by My Recruiter Jobs

    How Recruitment Agencies Can Effectively Get Paid from Non-Payers: A Step-by-Step Guide In the competitive world of recruitment, getting paid on time is crucial to maintaining your agency’s financial health. However, dealing with non-payers can be challenging. Here’s a structured approach to ensure you get what you’re owed, starting with proactive reminders and escalating to formal legal actions ...

  • So, Your Top Performer Wants to Leave for a Better Offer. What Do You Do?

    Posted on Thursday, August 1, 2024 by By James Roadnight, General Manager at KDC Resource

    Picture this: One of your top performers pulls you into a meeting and says they’re off—they’ve got a better offer with a sexier company. The news hits you like a ton of bricks. This person is a key player, a driving force behind your team’s success. Now they want out. So, how are you going to react? Option A: Lose It Maybe your first instinct is to lose it, storm out of the room, swear profusely, ...