From 6 April 2020, most private sector companies that engage limited company contractors, whether directly or via an agency, become responsible for determining the tax status (known as ‘IR35’) of those assignments. Preparing for IR35 is a major exercise for businesses with large numbers of contractors and therefore, careful planning is essential for mitigating the… Read more »
Posts Tagged: Recruitment Agencies
What to Say When Handing In Your Notice: 4 Top Tips
So, you have decided you are ready for a new job. You’re not alone, a study revealed that 60% of workers have quit or are considering quitting their jobs right now… So how do you make a smooth transition from your current job into your next? Read on to learn more about ‘resignation best practice’… Read more »
Five Questions you shouldn’t ask a Candidate during a Job Interview
When it comes to conducting job interviews, there are a handful of questions you simply shouldn’t ask the candidates in front of you. Whether it’s because your words could be misconstrued or cause offence, sometimes you need to look for a way around a certain question if you want to get to know your candidate… Read more »
Recruitment Transformation: Getting it Wrong is just too Big a Risk…
There are a couple of trends I have seen lately in the Talent Acquisition / Recruitment / Resourcing change and transformation world and to be honest they worry me! I think most people now accept that the act of bringing the right people in to your business at the right time is probably THE most… Read more »
RTT – Recruitment Supplier Value: Getting More For Your Money
The majority of businesses will have a degree of reliance on recruitment suppliers. Whether it’s down to drivers relating to time, quality or unique skills, most companies will have external agencies tucked away in their recruitment arsenal to fill certain positions. However, as we’re all aware, using a recruitment supplier inevitably comes with a price tag. For… Read more »
3 Reasons you’re finding it so Difficult to Hire Reward Professionals
So it’s that time of year again, bonuses are due to be paid and in the reward world the ‘other side’ is in reach as year end activities start to wind down, and as such many reward professionals are now toying with the idea of speaking to a recruiter and weighing up the opportunities available…. Read more »
RTT – Managing a Large Pool of Contractors
The growth of the contractor market has played an incredibly significant role in shaping the UK’s economy over the last 12 months. And for some industries, notably IT and construction, the demand for skilled contractors is showing no signs of slowing. More people than ever are seeking opportunities that provide greater flexibility than a traditional 9-5 ‘job for… Read more »
RTT – C-Suite Level Recruitment: Best Practice and Lessons Learnt
Hiring at c-suite level is different from any other form of recruitment. Companies are often looking for a needle in a haystack and any decision to hire is by no means taken lightly. With so much riding on selecting the right individual, it’s crucial for recruitment to have a firm handle on the whole process…. Read more »
RTT – Gender Diversity: Overcoming the Obstacles of Attracting and Recruiting Women into Male Dominated Industries
These are the thoughts and takeaways from the latest Resourcing Think Tank (RTT) held on Thursday 9th July 2015 hosted by Verizon’s Anthony Lasocki (Head of Talent Acquisition, EMEA) titled ‘Gender Diversity: Overcoming the Obstacles of Attracting and Recruiting Women into Male Dominated Industries’. The following summary has been prepared to reflect a segment of… Read more »
RTT – Managing a Contingent Workforce
These are the thoughts and takeaways from the latest Resourcing Think Tank (RTT) held on Thursday 4th September 2014 hosted by The Walt Disney Company’s, Deborah Aspinall (Contingent Labour Manager) titled ‘Managing a contingent workforce’. The following summary has been prepared to reflect a segment of the discussion held amongst senior Resourcing and HR professionals… Read more »
DTT – Measuring Return on Investment in Diversity & Inclusion
These are the thoughts and takeaways from the latest Diversity Think Tank (DTT) held on Tuesday 20th May 2014 hosted by State Street Bank’s Pauline Miller (Vice President, Global Inclusion EMEA) titled ‘Measuring Return on Investment in Diversion and Inclusion.’ The following summary has been prepared to reflect a segment of the discussion held amongst… Read more »
RTT – Using Contract Resource to Create a Flexible Resourcing Function
These are the thoughts and takeaways from the latest Resourcing Think Tank (RTT) held on Tuesday 25th March 2014 hosted by Retroscreen Virology’s Ian Morrison (Interim Director, Resourcing) titled ‘Using Contract Resource to Create a Flexible Resourcing Function’. The following summary has been prepared to reflect a segment of the discussion held amongst senior HR… Read more »
RTT – Recruiting Top IT Talent: Attraction and Retention
These are the thoughts and takeaways from the latest Resourcing Think Tank (RTT) held on Thursday 6th March 2014 hosted by Harrods’ Hannah Chard (Resourcing Partner) titled ‘Recruiting Top IT Talent: Attraction and Retention’. The following summary has been prepared to reflect a segment of the discussion held amongst senior HR and Resourcing professionals from… Read more »
9 Tips Guaranteed to help you get MORE from your Recruitment Agency
Candidate experience… currently an infamous topic in the realms of HR and recruitment. And according to much of the reporting in the press, recruitment agencies seem to be taking a hit for offering poor candidate experience, breaking promises and lacking competence. Whilst we’re not denying that there are some ‘bad apples’, it’s a shame that… Read more »
RTT – Building the Internal Resourcing Function
These are the thoughts and takeaways from the latest Resourcing Think Tank (RTT) held on Thursday 17th September 2013 hosted by Dell’s Chris Tennant (Talent Acquisition Manager and Executive Recruiter) , titled ‘Building the Internal Resourcing Function’. The following summary has been prepared to reflect a segment of the discussion held amongst senior HR and… Read more »
RTT – Operating a Pan European / EMEA Resourcing Model
These are the thoughts and takeaways from the latest Resourcing Think Tank (RTT) held on Thursday 10th September 2013 hosted by JDA Software’s Charles St Aubyn (EMEA Recruitment Manager) , titled ‘Operating a Pan European / EMEA Resourcing Model’. The following summary has been prepared to reflect a segment of the discussion held amongst senior… Read more »
RTT – Tactical Resourcing: Up-skilling Internal Recruiters to Think Long-term
These are the thoughts and takeaways from the latest Resourcing Think Tank (RTT) held on Thursday 11th July 2013 hosted by Foxtons’ Fran Giltinan (Director Recruitment, Training and Corporate Services) , titled ‘Tactical Resourcing: Up-skilling Internal Recruiters to Think Long-term’. The following summary has been prepared to reflect a segment of the discussion held amongst… Read more »
Oasis HR Globally Recognised as Best Specialist Recruitment Business
Oasis HR has been crowned ‘Best Specialist Recruitment Business’ by the Global Recruiter, following a ceremony last Thursday (27th June) at Café de Paris. The awards, one of the most prestigious of their kind, celebrate the best of recruitment and bring together the most influential professionals within the industry. The accolade marks Oasis HR’s involvement… Read more »
RTT – Creating an Inclusive Recruitment Process
These are the thoughts and takeaways from the latest Resourcing Think Tank (RTT) held on Thursday 13th June 2013 hosted by UK Power Network’s Dawn Collier (Talent Acquisition Manager) , titled ‘Creating an Inclusive Recruitment Process’. The following summary has been prepared to reflect a segment of the discussion held amongst senior HR and Resourcing professionals… Read more »
Making the Move from Agency to In-house Recruitment
So you want to move from agency to in-house? Here’s seven things you may not have previously thought about… During my career at Oasis HR, I have spent a lot of time building my network within the internal recruitment space. I like to think I have a pretty solid understanding of the make-up of these… Read more »
7 Reasons why it’s better to use a Recruitment Consultancy to secure your next role
As Internal Recruitment teams become better at driving direct attraction, it does beg the question ‘what are the benefits of using an external Recruitment Consultancy?’. More so, you may even question whether a Consultancy is going to have access to the roles you want if the company are hiring directly… Ultimately, there are some roles… Read more »