GrassGreener GroupMar 25, 20201 minRecruitment is like purchasing an executive carManaging Director deciding on his next car, lots to consider – budget, practicality, economy, fuel, engine, comfort, prestige, residuals,...
GrassGreener GroupOct 4, 20192 minAre you guilty of this?Over the last 15 years, whilst taking job orders from all kinds of companies, I’ve found myself posing this question to Business Owners,...
GrassGreener GroupJun 12, 20193 minIs Your Recruiter Damaging Your Reputation?When a recruiter takes on your hiring campaign, they’re representing you on the front lines. Does their behaviour impact negatively on...
GrassGreener GroupJun 5, 20192 minA Silly Recruitment QuestionThey say there’s no such thing as a silly question. I beg to differ. For example… What’s the average salary for a Sales Director? I get...
GrassGreener GroupMay 29, 20192 minSmart Employers Use This Recruitment MethodBreaking news: Bradford City’s recruitment policy has been leaked. “Hi, this is the chairman of Bradford City FC. I understand you’re a...
GrassGreener GroupMay 8, 20192 minIs Evolution a Myth?You might not be aware of it, but in the recruitment industry there’s a fierce debate over the evolution of the industry. And as an...
GrassGreener GroupMay 8, 20193 minNo Win, No Fee, No Clue…What does a “no win, no fee” law firm and a “no placement, no fee” recruitment firm have in common? They’ve both crunched the numbers and...
GrassGreener GroupMay 1, 20193 minIf You Care About Your Recruitment You MUST Do ThisNo employer considers their hiring process to be a casual affair. But sometimes their actions suggest otherwise. Do you make this classic...
GrassGreener GroupApr 24, 20193 minDo unsuccessful candidates hate you?Every recruitment campaign that produces at least three candidates finishes up with more unhappy than happy people. How do those...
GrassGreener GroupApr 17, 20191 minFive Tips to Find Winning CandidatesHR Magazine recently reported on the increasing challenge of finding good candidates. It’s a problem facing every type of organisation,...
GrassGreener GroupApr 3, 20193 minWhy Hiring The Best Recruiter Is a Waste of MoneyIn the recruitment industry, the best recruiters are the best salespeople. They’re the ones that can get their foot in the door, hurdle...
GrassGreener GroupApr 3, 20193 minThe Lesson Employers MUST Learn From BrexitIt’s been three years since the UK voted to leave the European Union. What’s followed has been so painfully drawn out that most people...
GrassGreener GroupMar 27, 20193 minAmazon and RecruitersWhat do Amazon and the recruitment industry have in common? They both have sketchy reputations but they’re still thriving because there...
GrassGreener GroupMar 20, 20193 minWhy Recruiters Are Pushing Their Tech On You (and the awkward questions you should ask)You might have noticed that more and more recruiters are keen to show off their fancy new technology. This isn’t a bad thing. If the...
GrassGreener GroupMar 20, 20195 min5 Myths About Behavioural Assessments (and why every employer should be using them)Behavioural assessments can make people edgy. On the one hand, people are inclined to dismiss them as distant cousins of things like...
GrassGreener GroupMar 13, 20194 minWhy Netflix Should Make You Think Twice About Your Recruitment StrategyThe face of recruitment is changing every bit as dramatically as the shift from physical movie-rental stores, like Blockbuster, to the...
GrassGreener GroupFeb 6, 20192 minAre you a monkey or an organ grinder?In recruitment terms, are you a typical Monkey who does the same old tricks or an Organ Grinder, who takes charge and leads the way? To...
GrassGreener GroupFeb 6, 20193 minThis is Why So Many People Hate RecruitersRecruiters are well aware of their… shall we say… troubled reputation. It’s something we’re reminded of nearly every day. We see it in...
GrassGreener GroupFeb 6, 20192 minAsk Your Recruiter This Question (and watch them squirm)A professional recruiter will tell you they can save you time and money. But how do you know if the firm you’re hiring can really deliver...
GrassGreener GroupFeb 6, 20193 minRecruitment Tech is a Waste of Time and Money (unless it can do this)The pressure to adopt technology as part of your hiring process is growing. But how do you know if the expensive software or service...