JD Ross: Defining Today's Smart City

Our Energy Recruitment brand JD Ross look into the smart city of today, and how various tech devices can enhance the cities performance, transport, environment and infrastructure.

How the UK can overcome the tech talent shortage

Hear our Bristol Director Tom Ponting's thoughts on ways in which the UK can help overcome the growing shortage for tech talent.

How new energy tech startups in 2019 can influence the future energy market

Find out the latest trends in how energy tech start-ups may be able to exert influence over the future of the energy market.

Do Androids Dream of Robotic Recruitment?

The tech revolution is growing rapidly, with many fearing AI will take over a range of jobs. We look into how AI could actually help in the recruitment sector and should be embraced.

“Breaking Bad habits, creating success”

We look at the habits formed of some of our International Directors, and those which have been essential to our sustained growth.

Are you Handcuffed to your Desk? The Challenges of Moving Jobs as a Successful Contract Recruiter

Hear why moving across to tech recruitment can be far easier than you might think, and incredibly lucrative too.

Opus Manchester One Year On

Manchester Director Richard Thexton reflects on Opus Manchester's first year, what they have done to do things differently and their future plans.

The importance of staff motivation

Keeping staff motivated is about more than just financial rewards. Learn Alex Meahs advice on keeping your team happy.

Why the future of L&D is like a Wedding

Hot tips on creating a successful and sustainable L&D program for training employees.

The business of people

The changing face of recruitment - are you in or out?

How To Overcome Mental Health in a High Pressure Job

How an Opus employee has dealt with mental health whilst working in recruitment. Her real-life tips and motivational words.

How to Attract and Retain Young Talent

Hot tips for catching the eye and proving yourself to young candidates.

The CV: Society’s Biggest Blocker?

Is a list of qualifications and previous jobs really the best way to judge talent?

Why we need to talk about diversity

Let's talk about why diversity is important across the entire talent lifecycle, not in the final appointment.

Why AI will never replace HR

Will AI ever take over the 'human' elements within HR?

What Happens After Graduation? How To Get Your First Grad Role

How to stand out in a competitive job market.

Fear will keep us going; AI, technology and people

Are you concerned about Artificial Intelligence?

How To Compete For Talent Against The Big Tech Companies

Staff attraction strategies in competitive markets.

Gareth Southgate’s Management Strategy

Leadership lessons from the man who united a nation.

We Must Teach Our Students to be Fluent in The Language of Tech

We're on a mission to close the current UK tech skills shortage. Do you want to become a part of our _nology movement?

Why Are We So Stuck On Labels?

We need to bin lazy stereotypes and judge people as individuals.

BOSSES TALK A GOOD GAME ON TALENT -- THEY NEED TO BACK UP THEIR WORDS

"People are this company's most important asset", says every CEO that's ever lived. Do they actually mean this or is it just a politically correct nicety that they say…

Are you looking for candidates that don't exist?

Is your screening process too restrictive?

Staff Attraction & Retention Tips

Incentives that catch the eye and inspire long-term loyalty.

6 Inspirational Women in Tech

Trailblazing talent from around the world.

Insight and Experience: Embracing Age Diversity In the Workplace

Ignoring the wisdom of age only narrows your talent pool.

Tech Startup Finance: Who Can You Approach?

If you want to launch a tech company, our rundown of potential investors is a must read.

Gender Diversity in STEM

In partnership with the Women's Tech Hub, we've launched a survey to explore gender diversity issues within STEM skillsets. Participate here.

Why I'm training my employees as life coaches

The Business of People Blog Series

Darren Ryemill explains how he's safeguardi...

Diversity - why it's time to think outside the (tick) box

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ARE YOUR JOB ADS SEXIST?

If you’re serious about building a diverse team, it’s imperative to avoid unconscious gender bias in recruitment drives.

Time to start thinking younger

The Business of People Blog Series

It's National Apprenticeships week, which h...

The highs and lows of awards season

The Business of People Blog Series

The BAFTA's, Brits - awards season is upon ...

WHERE ARE ALL THE WOMEN IN WESTERN TECH?

The gender imbalance in western tech simply doesn’t exist in other parts of the world. How can we shake up the status quo?

Employee Value Propositions: What does yours say about your business?

A Brief Guide to Employee Value Propositions.

In defence of the gig economy

The Business of People Blog Series

In a time of daily negative headlines about wor...

Talent Lifecycles: Why You Need to Nurture The Whole Journey

How to build a long-term talent strategy.

What's your life score? (And why should employers care about this hippy stuff?)

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Why today it's #TimetoTalk

The bUSINESS OF PEOPLE BLOG SERIES

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Is your business Brexit-proof?

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Like most people, I often find the cons...

PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT: DEALING WITH BAD APPLES

A brief guide to turning troublesome talent around.

Sir Alex Ferguson’s Talent Strategy: How to Build a Successful Team

Fergie oversaw the most prolonged period of success in English football history. Here's what you can learn from his recruitment strategy.

PASSING THE BATON: WHY YOU NEED A SUCCESSION PLAN

It pays to be proactive about promotion rather than reactive to people leaving. Here's why you need a succession strategy.

THE BUSINESS OF PEOPLE

“If you love someone, set them free”

January is a month...

The Gig Economy in 2018: Can temporary work play a role in your Talent Strategy?

Much debate surrounds gig work, but can a flexible model work for you?

Exit Interview Guidelines for Improved Staff Retention

Having a clear exit interview policy is key to business success, identifying issues that turn talented staff away. Here's how to ask the right questions.

Rules of Attraction: The Changing Face of Company Benefits

From additional paid leave to full-on festivals, how can you attract top talent? Here's a rundown of company benefits packages to consider.

What is talent branding?

Branding is a critical process in any business. It not only allows you to differentiate yourse...

Generation Z: Do we need to change our recruiting strategies?

Born between 1994 and 2010, Generation Z are soon to be the new batch of talented employees re...

Placement or Graduate Student heres how to find a job

It's about this time of year when students all over the country start thinking about their...

Diversity in the workplace why should we bother?

Diversity. It’s a topic that’s rife with discussion and seemingly no solid answer....

Why an employer rebrand doesn't have to be like a bad sequel!

Employer branding and its importance is everywhere and when it goes through a re-brand it can ...