6 ways to promote diversity in the workplace We hear a lot about the importance of diversity in the workplace, but what does this mean in practical terms? […]
Key factors to ensure a successful virtual onboarding experience for new employees We recently held a discussion on LinkedIn via our company page and decided on the back of this to write […]
Now is the right time to consider finding a mentor Fulfilling your ambitions can of course take some time and can be viewed as hard work and doing it alone […]
Business Q&A: Sameer Rahman * Since this Q&A was published, Sameer has taken up a new role as Director of Insight and Data Science […]
Sitka’s New Year message 2021 As many of us get back into the swing of work, some are looking for a new role and some […]
Don’t be the manager people leave It’s long been said that people leave managers, not jobs, and numerous studies support this. Being a good manager really […]
Job seeking during a pandemic – the importance of personal resilience Back in April 2018, we sponsored a CIPD event ‘How to build personal resilience’ with inspirational speaker, trainer, coach, and […]
Reflections on four years of Sitka Recruitment Four years ago, we decided – in our 40s – to establish a business in the extremely competitive world of recruitment. […]
Being more ‘bamboo’: developing resilience for the changing workplace ‘The bamboo that bends is stronger than the oak that resists.’ The Coronavirus Jobs Retention Scheme is edging to an […]
How to build trust in virtual recruitment “Trust is a vital ingredient in any working relationship and I believe it’s what made Sitka’s video recruitment process so […]
How interim recruitment can help you conquer uncertainty The number of permanent hires in the UK has been falling over the past few months, a trend that was […]
Managing your workforce through the Coronavirus crisis Like many organisations, you’re probably still only starting to adapt to the new normal, working out how to balance staff wellbeing with business sustainability
2020 recruitment: the future is here In the world of recruitment, the past two years have seen a challenging economic and technological landscape, dominated by artificial […]
Don’t start 2020 off with a recruitment fail This is what one of our public sector clients had to say after unsuccessfully attempting to attract senior marketing candidates […]
Upskilling – finance ready, for insight and action ‘The ongoing transformation of talent is now clearly being represented in the finance function. CFOs are committing to redesigning finance […]
When writing a job description consider this first A well-thought-out job description doesn’t just help you find and protect good employees, it helps protect your business from legal […]
Why are Welsh firms spending less on recruitment? In July this year, the Open University published its Business Barometer revealing that Welsh organisations are investing 15% less in […]
Let’s (not?) shake on it Shaking hands has become such an integral part of the interview process, but could it be banned?
Accountancy skills for the digital era Growing legislation is making accountancy an increasingly technical and specialist profession. In turn, this is making certain finance roles much […]
We’ve expanded with new offices, a new website & a new recruitment partner Eighteen months on from becoming a finalist for the Wales Start-up awards, we’re delighted to have moved into new offices […]
Under pressure: how to tackle workplace stress If tackling workplace pressure is a priority for you, read our three tips to help you take the next steps.
How to identify your workplace skills gaps In our last blog, we reported the latest findings by the REC on employers’ worries around the availability of skilled candidates […]
The biggest worry for employers right now There’s a common worry troubling many employers this year: what does 2019 hold for my workforce? A recent report by […]
Business Q&A: Anna Lewis, Co-founder and Director of Marsden/Mee Anna Lewis is the co-founder of branding and marketing agency Marsden/Mee and thrives on adding insight, clarity and direction to […]
What skills does your marketing professional need? If you want marketers to drive change in a business environment dominated by change, you need to make sure they […]
Why we still need business development professionals We live in a business world dominated by technology, technology which has led to marketing and sales taking on many […]
Should organisations still be hiring for cultural fit? The benefits of hiring for cultural fit are well documented: better staff retention, greater productivity and increased profitability. So, it’s […]
Why recruitment should not slow down over summer Many organisations think of summer as the worst time to recruit – no matter how urgently they need to fill […]
Are flexible working practices flex-able? In May, Totaljobs published a new report stating that 59% of employees view flexible working opportunities as the most important […]
What GDPR means for HR and your business At times it has seemed as though the hype will never end, but GDPR D-day is, at last, upon us. […]
The new hotspot for senior finance professionals? Cardiff On 20th April, we were delighted to attend the first ever Finance Awards Wales, described as a showcase of the […]
Business Q&A: Jon Bridge * Since this Q&A was published, Jon has taken up a new role as Operations Director at S.A. Brain and […]
The importance of personal resilience for work We’re delighted to be sponsoring Aprils CIPD’s event on ‘How to build personal resilience’. Presented by inspirational speaker, trainer, coach […]
Business Q&A: Rob Baker, HR professional * Since this Q&A was published, Rob has set up his own HR consultancy, Afon HR. ‘A man who puts […]
Gender equality at leadership level: why it matters and how to achieve it Over the past few months, we’ve spoken to a number of women in senior leadership roles in Wales, who have […]
Social media’s place in recruitment Depending which surveys you look at, some 39-84 per cent of employers now use social media to research prospective candidates […]
Business Q&A: Yvonne Murray, Head of HR * Since this Q&A was published, Yvonne has taken up a new role as Head of HR for St. John’s […]
Managing the changing face of recruitment in 2018 Increased competition, technological developments, new social values and a changing workforce created big shifts in recruitment and HR in 2017. […]
Business Q&A: Gareth Way, Chief HR officer at Creditsafe After a disappointing start to his career, Gareth took a job as a telesales executive at a modest start-up firm. […]
Resolutions for workplace wellness in 2018 There’s been a 20% increase in the number of employers embracing workplace wellness strategies in 2017, and the figure is […]
Is the traditional CV becoming redundant? Recruitment is changing. Complex skills requirements, advanced recruitment software and increased competition has led to claims that the traditional CV […]
Signs you should consider outsourcing your recruitment Do you see outsourced recruitment as an expense rather than an investment? It’s a common point of view, yet an […]
Sitka celebrates a year of success Last week we were delighted to welcome our supporters, partners and friends to Jolyons at No. 10 to celebrate our first […]
Business Q&A: Carys Hughes, Chief Financial Officer, Creditsafe Carys is the Group Chief Financial Officer for Creditsafe Business Solutions, the world’s most used provider of company credit reports. […]
A career in management; have you got what it takes? A recent report by the CIPD stated that ‘Manager behaviour not only impacts on employee health and well-being, but also on employee […]
Business Q&A: Lynda Campbell * Since this Q&A was published, Lynda has also taken on the role as Head of Transformation for BA Global […]
Business Q&A: Hannah Gillard FCA, Finance Director * Since this Q&A was published, Hannah has taken up a new role as Managing Director at Coffi Lab Ltd. […]
How can you engage employees? This is what one of Wales’ Best Companies to work for does With diversity on the rise and a lack of skilled candidates in the market affecting 65% of employers, businesses have […]
Six millennial traits that impress recruitment agencies We’d like to say up front, we’re not fans of the word ‘millennial’ here at Sitka. It’s not just that […]
The benefits of a hybrid recruitment approach Typically, recruitment firms offer a one stop approach to recruitment; traditional or headhunting (search and selection). Because of the time […]
