Our Blog and Updates - Devonshire Recruitment

7 July 2026

Hiring for AI Skills: What Employers Should Really Be Looking For

What Does AI Fluency Mean for Modern Hiring? A year ago, adding AI skills to a job description still felt optional for many businesses. Today, they ...

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30 June 2026

How to Use Social Media in Your Marketing Job Search

When people think about job searching, they often think of CVs, cover letters and job boards. While those remain important, social media has become ...

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24 April 2026

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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15 April 2026

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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20 March 2026

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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10 March 2026

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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17 February 2026

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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2 February 2026

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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19 January 2026

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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12 January 2026

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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5 December 2025

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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12 November 2025

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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18 October 2025

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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18 September 2025

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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18 July 2025

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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11 July 2025

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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13 March 2025

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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4 February 2025

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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28 January 2025

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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20 January 2025

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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