Devonshire - Recruitment tips and advice

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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11 December 2024

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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22 November 2024

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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6 November 2024

Keeping Experience Alive: Retaining Baby Boomers in the Workplace

What is a Baby Boomer? Baby Boomers are individuals born between 1946 and 1964, representing a generation approaching retirement that holds essential...

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10 October 2024

Prioritising Mental Health in Your Career

World Mental Health Day reminds us of the importance of taking care of our mental well-being. This year, the focus is on prioritising mental health at...

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8 October 2024

Is Automation the New Outsourcing?

In recent years, businesses have faced a critical decision: to outsource or to automate. With rapid advancements in technology, the question has ...

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26 September 2024

Navigating the Job Market as a Graduate: How You Can Stand Out

Graduating from university is supposed to be a time of excitement and opportunity, yet months after finishing their education, many graduates are ...

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19 September 2024

How to Foster Happiness at Work: Tips from Our Recruitment Team

At Devonshire, we believe that happiness at work is key to building a productive and thriving workforce. With the start of International Week of ...

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11 September 2024

AH (Actually Human) vs. AI (Artificial Intelligence) in the Creative Sector

The creative industry is undergoing a thrilling transformation, as Artificial Intelligence (AI) steps into domains that were once the exclusive ...

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9 September 2024

‘Nobody Is Leaving Unless They Have To’: Why People Aren’t Moving Jobs

The job market has seen some major changes over the last few years. Remember the "Great Resignation"? It seemed like everyone was on the move, looking...

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7 August 2024

The Role of a Recruitment Consultant in Your Career Development

In today’s competitive job market, the role of a recruitment consultant has evolved far beyond simply matching candidates with job openings. At ...

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10 July 2024

Mid-Year Recruitment Check-In: Strategies for Clients to Succeed in the Second Half of 2024

As we reach the midpoint of 2024, it’s the perfect time for businesses to review their recruitment strategies and set clear goals for the remainder ...

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10 June 2024

Beyond the CV – Top 6 Soft Skills to look out for in Candidates

Experience and qualifications are essential for many jobs, but soft skills are becoming increasingly important in today’s rapidly changing job ...

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14 May 2024

Mental Health Awareness Week: Working from Home

The Essential Connection: Regular Breaks, Desk Detachment, and Mental Well-being During Work from Home A Mental Health Awareness Week Spotlight...

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3 April 2024

Why you should consider hiring a freelancer

Our creative recruitment team (Sheetal Shah and Steve Cole) discuss the benefits of having freelancers join your team. Here are a few of the most ...

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2 April 2024

Understanding the Flexible Working Bill: What Does This Mean for You?

The 6th of April marks a transformative period for the workforce. The Flexible Working Bill, which has been eagerly anticipated, is set to ...

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2 November 2023

Powering Through Winter: Essential Strategies for Maintaining Motivation at Work

Whether you are up early to travel to the office or working remotely at home, as the winter descends, maintaining motivation at work can be a daunting...

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27 October 2023

Gen Z in the Workplace

The workplace is evolving, and with it, the workforce. As Generation Z (Gen Z), born between the mid-1990s and early 2010s, begins to enter the ...

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26 October 2023

The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Change Management

In today's ever-evolving business landscape, change is not merely a buzzword but a constant necessity for organisations striving to stay competitive ...

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