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This weeks #TipOfTheWeek is about performance management. At Opus we pride ourselves on providing an effective performance strategy for our clients. We take the best people and give them the best chance of success in your organisation. #TalentStrategy #Advice #TopTips https://t.co/TKhSGjBCvq

The Easter bunny paid our Bristol office a visit this morning! Our kind consultants chose to donate and we made a delivery this afternoon to the Bristol children’s hospice ♥️ #Easter #EasterBunny #Charity #Donation #Chocolate #EasterEgg

Well done to everyone in our Sydney office who secured a place on their biggest ever Lunch club, with a total of 18 consultants hitting their Lunch Club targets for March. Keep up the good work guys! #Rewards #Team #OpusSydney #Recruitment #LunchClub #TechRecruitment #OpusLife #Sydney

The Easter bunny paid our Bristol office a visit this morning! Our kind consultants chose to donate and we made a delivery this afternoon to the Bristol children’s hospice ♥️ #Easter #EasterBunny #Charity #Donation #Chocolate #EasterEgg

Our consultants are all equipped with unrivalled training, becoming true experts in the fields they recruit in. This has given us a known track record for having expert knowledge of tech talent and our core industries. Get in touch to see how we can help https://t.co/AKbAfa3zEK https://t.co/nu9bJbpbyQ

We are very pleased to announce we are supporting TEDxBristol Reflect, Rethink, Reboot event! This really aligns with our values and what we are trying to do here at Opus. Looking forward to all the exciting events coming up over the next few months.

We are more #intrepid, always striving to evolve and provide the best energy recruitment solutions for our candidates and clients. We are JD Ross Energy. See our new website to see our live roles and capabilities... http://www.jdrossenergy.com #Energy #Recruitment #Innovation #Innovate #EnergyMarket #RenewableEnergy #GreenEnergy #Green #JDRossEnergy #Intrepid

How clients are shifting from wanting tech experience over degrees

One of our recruitment consultants discusses how his clients now are favouring practical experience in tech over a relevant degree background. Read on to learn why.

The UK Government has released its 2019 ‘Cyber Governance Health Check’ which claims only 16% of executives have an understanding of cyber-security threats. #cybersecurity https://t.co/KiDiR4erJY https://t.co/fDeKD33TmF

When you're always smiling at work, you know you are in the right place... 🙂We are happily Opus, and have a niche and collaborative culture which makes us unique. Learn more about our values: https://bit.ly/2X15QDb #Happy #Culture #CompanyCulture #EmployerBrand #Team #OpusLife #ThisIsOpus #Collaborative #Values

We are searchers, always looking to expand and grow into new hubs across the globe. Through our wealth of market knowledge, we have built a network of offices across global hubs for #tech, #energy and #engineering to ensure that we are right where we need to be. #techrecruitment https://t.co/Od2NrL3Uko

A lack of skills is cited as the biggest challenge to recruiting cyber and information security talent by almost a third (30%) of respondents in a recent poll #cybersecurity #tech #digital #skillshortage #technology #techrecruitment .https://t.co/59k2rTfiIu

Well done to everyone in our Sydney office who secured a place on their biggest ever Lunch club, with a total of 18 consultants hitting their Lunch Club targets for March. Keep up the good work guys! #Rewards #Team #OpusSydney #Recruitment #LunchClub #TechRecruitment #OpusLife https://t.co/NWHMvSbsYP

This morning our London team hosted a ‘Kids work experience morning’, where they had the chance to experience a morning meeting, some sales training from our L&D team and a chance to practice their skills with a sweet selling competition to our consultants! All money is going to a kids charity. Great work guys! 🍭🍬🍫 #WorkExperience #BringYourKidsToWork #KidsAtWork #OpusLife #ThisIsOpus

Manchester Lunch Club attendees for last months incentive! Always lovely to get out the office and celebrate our top performers 🍽 #LunchClub #Manchester #Team #HardWork #Recruitment #Incentives #Rewards #TeamDayOut

Our #tech recruitment division is one of real talent, success and most of all - growth! Since launching in 2008, we have grown to encompass 7 global locations, in 4 continents with over 250 staff. We are constantly evolving, and ensuring that our offering is up to date with the needs of our candidates and clients. We are Opus RS and proud. https://www.opusrecruitmentsolutions.com/ #Recruitment #Technology #Growth #Evolve #Innovation #Experts #Leaders #OpusRecruitmentSolutions #Team #Global

Any company can offer a compensation package as a form of motivation for staff. But what do staff really want... At Opus we believe people who feel satisfied, successful and ultimately valued by the company will be loyal to the company. #TipOfTheWeek #tips #recognition #loyal https://t.co/Z9mK3oSm7R

Google maps is being updated to let users create public events on the platform. #tech #innovation #digital #update #appdevelopment https://t.co/HFhbWdB91o

Alex is the Director of Marketing here at Opus, and has made a huge impact since joining us in 2017. When asked what she loves about the company, Alex says "Opus truly is an entrepreneurial organisation: new ideas are encouraged, heard and often implemented, quickly with full backing.". Click the link in our bio to find out more about life at Opus! #Team #MeetTheTeam #OpusLife #Entrepreneurial #WorkForUs #Culture #CompanyCulture

Our teams are not just colleagues, they are friends too. We work hard to create a unique working culture built on collaboration and team-work. This is Opus and we are proud of it! See our global opportunities by clicking the link in our bio. #Team #OpusLife #ThisIsOpus #Team #Culture #WorkCulture #Collaboration #Friends #Teams #WorkForUs #JoinUs #GrowWithUs

We have re-invented the wheel, striving to do things differently for the people we serve. We build long-term, holistic relationships so that we can get a full understanding of peoples needs, meaning we can better serve them! Find out how we can serve you...https://t.co/0V7N2EEZ0a https://t.co/nrJIEPiQ9l

Congratulations to our Sydney top performers for March who secured their place on Lunch Club! Great work guys! 🥂#OpusSydney #OpusLife #LunchClub #Rewards #Incentive #Team

No matter how hard we work, we always ensure we are having fun whilst doing it - so much so that it is one of our 4 core values. It is those values that have allowed us to grow as fast as we have, but we aren't stopping there! If you want to join a company with an unrivalled company culture, see our global opportunities ... https://bit.ly/2SV0ET4 #Jobs #Careers #GrowWithUs #Team #CompanyCulture #Growth #Fun #OpusLife #ThisIsOpus #WorkForUs #CareerGrowth #JobOpportunity #Global

Extremely excited to be a part of @TEDxBristol this year! Keep your eyes peeled for more information coming soon... #Bristol #Tech #Diversity #TEDxBristol #WomenInSTEM #womenintech https://t.co/LfBzOQMbF2

The UK #cybersecurity strategy is in a chaotic state as most of the current cyber strategy is not fit for purpose & doesn’t put the public interest first. #cyber #tech #digital #brexit https://t.co/tOUcxqwJrr https://t.co/im3JZMSoOB

Cyber security is one of the fastest growing industries globally. With the shortage of necessary staff already at 3 million, training to work in #cybersecurity is a great opportunity to get onto the job ladder. https://t.co/fb50OsjtMW #tech #cyber #techskills #techrecruitment https://t.co/aCDdPlDLoh

Opus RS is our Tech and Engineering recruitment division - and they are growing, fast. With expert training, our consultants are leaders in their markets, which is what makes us able to grow at the rate we have. As we grow, we need more great people! Click the link in our bio to explore our current global job opportunities... #JobOpportunity #NewJob #Careers #GrowWithUs #JoinUs #WorkForUs #Career #Growth #Global #Team #JoinTheTeam #OurTeam #Opportunity #NowHiring #Hiring #Recruitment

Our Sydney team has quickly become our second biggest of our 7 global locations after launching in 2015. The team is headed up by Craig. He has fostered a close-knit, supportive culture that is truly unique within the Sydney market. Want to join them? See the link in our bio! #Sydney #SydneyCareers #Recruitment #SydneyJobs #MeetTheTeam #Team #OpusLife #ThisIsOpus #GrowWithUs #Global #International #Family

Why effective recruitment strategies are about retaining talent as much as attracting it

The traditional model for recruitment companies may have been to tick the box but not anymore. Companies that are looking to attract and recruit the best talent need to have the correct strategy in place in order to retain employees.

According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS) 1.5 million people in England are at high risk of losing their jobs to automation. https://t.co/kHRRBHQAyh https://t.co/QahtnWJTtK

How Close is the UK to Full Automation?

Automation is now becoming a prominent topic within the tech and business landscape. Hear our thoughts on the topic and how it might affect our industries.

Supportively Opus... We don't just say it, we ensure we fully commit to everything we say. From supporting development, to our exciting rewards & benefits - we are committed to our values and promises. See more about our rewards and benefits, and why Opus has been named on of the best companies to work for... http://ow.ly/1L0d50lGrEW #Rewards #Benefits Support #LearningandDevelopment #Training #WorkForUs #Careers #JoinUs #Career #Incentives #Supportive #OpusLife #ThisIsOpus

Police Federation of England & Wales were hit by a random #cyberattack on 9 March that threatened to spread across the entire organisation. Fortunately, their cyber security systems alerted experts who isolated the attack & stopped it spreading. https://t.co/H4Acp64yeX https://t.co/GRogVns66Y

It’s not just our values that make the difference: it’s how we bring them to work, and life, every day that really sets us apart. We are Opus and proud, and are committed to always ensuring we are having fun whilst doing it! 🎉🎉🎉 #Fun #CompanyCulture #ThisIsOpus #DoingThisDifferently #Unique #Values #StandOut #Leaders

We are developers, always striving to innovate and adapt our approach to evolve with the market. Many things push us to do our best work and be even better, every day. They are the qualities that we each apply individually to drive success collectively. #TechRecruitment https://t.co/lX4kDXXeNa

Huge thanks to @linkedin for hosting their marketing labs last week, where some of our marketing team got to learn from experts about how to optimise the platform to reach audiences. Thanks for having us! #marketing #linkedin #strategy #digitalmarketing

Scotland is outperforming the rest of the UK at tackling climate change and switching to clean energy. However, emissions in other sectors such as transport and agriculture need action. https://t.co/2cDcTIHiIu https://t.co/7SE4ZwPqFV

We are more powerful. We are passionate about the #energy sector that we work in, and passionate about ensuring that the best clients are matched with the best candidates. See our live roles and capabilities: https://t.co/MA3n3H5zjs #EnergyRecruitment #RenewableEnergy https://t.co/KoIYIiDtp5

With JD Ross, you have the opportunity to excel. Our industry-leading training means all of our consultants are experts in their fields to deliver superior recruitment solutions to candidates and clients. Want to join our innovative and growing global team? Visit the link in our bio to see our current vacancies 🔥#NowHiring #Careers #Hiring #NewJob #Energy #RenewableEnergy #Renewables #OurTeam #GrowWithUs #JoinUs #Excel #Innovative #Recruitment

Meet Rich, our global head of Learning and Development. He oversees the rolling out of our industry leading training which has allowed our consultants to become experts in their markets - meeting and serving the needs of our clients and candidates to a high standard. You get the best start here at Opus, with unrivalled support! #Training #Learning #Support #OpusLife #MeetTheTeam #Team #OpusTeam #OurTeam #Experts

We don't follow the same path as everyone else, we create our own. We have reinvented the recruitment wheel, listening to our people, clients and candidates to provide a service of excellence, built on relationships and expertise. We are proud of who we are! 💥 #Recruitment #OpusRS #Creators #ReinventTheWheel #Relationships #WorkForUs #GrowWithUs #NowHiring #Recruiting

Cohesively Opus... We are one big team with the same vision, values and work ethic! We are currently looking for more driven individuals to join our teams across all our locations. See our careers site for more information on how you can join our team... http://ow.ly/bhx750lGrDV #OpusLife #ThisIsOpus #Team #TeamVision #Vision #WorkEthic #WorkForUs #JoinUs #EmployeeTestimonial #Careers #Career #CareerGrowth #JobOpportunity

Supportively Opus! 🤝 Whilst recruitment can be competitive, at Opus we are always quick to reward, support and work together - where our teams are constantly there for each other! Find out more about our culture through the link in our bio... 💥 #Team #ThisIsOpus #Supportive #Reward #HighFive #WellDone #Rewards #CompanyCulture #Work

JD Ross Energy is a our Energy recruitment brand, operating across Europe, APAC and the USA. Hear one of our consultants, Matt Sykes, discuss his thoughts on the concept of Smart Cities and the value they can provide to today's world. https://bit.ly/2TWqZ3F #RenewableEnergy #Energy #Blog #IndustryBlog #ThoughtLeader #Recruitment #SmartCities

Happy Friday folks! This is how we are feeling going into the weekend after another busy and successful week! 🎉 #TGIF #Weekend #CheersToTheWeekend #Success #Team #Celebrations #HappyFriday #Friyay

Whatever the sector, whatever the tech challenge, you can be assured we have a track record and unrivalled knowledge of tech talent. We are Opus RS, and are creators of exceptional talent that allows us to meet the needs of our clients and candidates 🙌🏽#Creators #WeAreOpusRS #Recruitment #Recruit #Recruiters #Experts #Leaders #Tech #TechRecruitment #TechTalent

Some of our Bristol team headed to the slopes last week for some Skiing, Apres and a well-deserved break! ⛷⛷⛷⛷#Ski #Apres #Skiing #Slopes

More Power! JD Ross recruit in the energy market, focused on matching exceptional candidates with our market leading clients, so that we can provide the world with more power! See our current live roles at http://www.jdrossenergy.com #Energy #RenewableEnergy #Power #Recruitment #EnergyRecruitment #EnergyMarket

Happy Monday! It's a new week, and we are ready for new challenges and work - all whilst having fun doing it. Let's do this team! 💪#HappyMonday #MondayMorning #MondayMotivation #Team #NewWeek #Refresh #LetsDoThis

The Millennial Dream: The Truth About Becoming A CEO

Our CEO, Amy Golding, gives an honest and open account of her journey to becoming CEO - the highs and the lows.

JD Ross: The transformation of the energy market with IoT

How can the Internet of Things transform the energy market? Our JD Ross team look at how it could have the capability to enhance business performance.

JD Ross: How the increased wind development in Australia is creating challenges for regional power networks

Our JD Ross team look into the challenges created by increased wind development in Australia. Have a read to hear their expert opinion.

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.

RECRUITMENT CONSULTANCY LAUNCHES GENDER DIVERSITY IN STEM SURVEY

Calling all STEM Professionals! Please participate in our gender diversity survey.

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.

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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

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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.

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How to build a long-term talent strategy.

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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.

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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

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Diversity in the workplace why should we bother?

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