How to Reduce Stress and Avoid Burnout at Work
April is Stress Awareness Month, and this year’s theme is #BeTheChange.
Stress at work is something most people experience, especially in fast-...
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RPO: A Smarter Way to Approach Hiring?
Talent acquisition has become a balancing act between rising costs and an increasingly competitive candidate market. Internal teams are stretched, ...
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Freelancers & Compliance: Managing Payments, IR35, and Risk
Freelancers play a crucial role in creative and marketing teams, offering organisations flexible access to top talent exactly when they need it. Their...
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Hybrid Skill Sets Driving Salaries in Creative and Marketing Roles in 2026
One of the clearest trends emerging from Devonshire’s 2026 Salary Trends Guide is the continued rise of hybrid skill sets across creative, ...
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April 2026 Employment Law Changes: What Employers Need to Know
From 6 April 2026, a series of employment law reforms will come into effect across the UK as part of the government’s plan to Make Work Pay. ...
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10 Reasons Why Freelancers Could Be a Game-Changer for Your Business
More than ever, companies are embracing the freelance economy as a smart, flexible, and cost-effective solution. But what are the real benefits of ...
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The Creative Shift: How AI Is Reshaping Design & Branding in 2026
Will AI replace creative, marketing, and presentation professionals?
The short answer is “No”. AI is a tool, not the talent.
Across ...
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Looking Ahead: Key Trends Shaping 2026 for Freelancers in Creative, Presentations & Marketing
As we begin 2026, the landscape for freelancers in Creative, Marketing and Presentation roles is evolving rapidly.
AI is everywhere, businesses want ...
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Why December Is the Perfect Month to Prepare for the New Year
Most people think December is a write-off for job hunting or career planning.
“Everyone’s clocking off.”
“Hiring freezes are everywhere...
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Why You Shouldn’t Wait Until You’re Job Hunting to Update Your Portfolio
We recently ran a LinkedIn Poll asking creatives how often they update their portfolio. The results were pretty telling, with over half (56%) ...
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How to Create a Portfolio When Your Work is Restricted by NDAs
Creating a portfolio when your work is restricted by non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) can be tricky, but it's not impossible.
If you want to ...
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Is Hiring a Freelancer Right for Your Business?
More than ever, we are seeing companies embrace the freelance economy as a smart, flexible, and cost-effective solution. So, what are the benefits ...
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Mid-Year Recruitment Check-In: Strategies for Clients to Succeed in the Second Half of 2025
As we pass the halfway mark of 2025, it’s a great opportunity to pause, reflect, and recalibrate your recruitment plans for the months ahead.
...
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Freelancing: Is It Right for You?
At Devonshire, we have dedicated consultants who are always looking for freelancers in the creative, presentation, content and marketing sectors. If ...
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Bridging the Generation Gap: How HR Can Meet the Needs of a Multigenerational Workforce
Today’s workplaces are more diverse than ever, with employees spanning multiple generations. Each group has its way of working, communicating, and ...
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Candidate Priorities in 2025: Focus on What Matters
As the job market evolves, professionals are becoming increasingly mindful of what they need to thrive in their careers. Whether you’re exploring ...
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Employer Priorities in 2025: Stay Ahead of the Competition
Attracting and retaining top talent has always been a challenge, but 2025 is shaping up to be even more competitive. Candidates’ priorities are ...
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Reducing Unconscious Bias in Hiring
Let’s create fairer, more inclusive workplaces together - Understanding Unconscious Bias and Its Impact on Hiring
Unconscious bias refers to ...
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Why December is the Perfect Time to Job Hunt
Every year, we hear the same thing from job seekers:
“I suppose everything slows down in the job market at Christmas.” OR “I guess December isn...
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Supporting Men’s Mental Health in the Workplace: Breaking the Stigma
In today’s workplaces, mental health is no longer a taboo subject, yet men often face unique challenges in accessing support. For employers and ...
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