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 […]
The importance of personal resilience for work In such a competitive market, personal resilience isn’t just a ‘nice to have’, it’s an essential soft skill that can […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Why talent management is critical for business success ‘The only thing that is constant is change’ (Heraclitus). This well-known saying is truer than ever in our fast-evolving economy. […]
What recruitment experience should professional candidates expect? The candidate experience is a key focus for recruiters and employers in 2017. Job response rates are dwindling and some […]
Why you need to look harder at soft skills When looking for new talent, do you give as much kudos to soft skills as you do to hard? Soft […]
Why using a recruitment agency beats direct advertising At Sitka, an important part of our role is using our experience and knowledge to help hiring managers and HR […]
Important questions to ask yourself before moving jobs If you’re like many of our candidates at Sitka, January is the time of year when you reflect on your […]
Interviews: Putting your best foot forward Never assume anything: this piece of advice has been at the forefront of our minds as we enter our fourth […]
Employers: How do you choose a recruitment partner? In our last blog entry we covered what candidates should expect from a recruitment firm, but what should you, as […]
Candidates: How do you choose a recruitment partner? We are four weeks into our journey and Ita and I have been overwhelmed by the positive feedback we’ve had […]
The Sitka doors are open The doors to Sitka Recruitment have officially opened, you’re reading this so that proves we are! Our aim with this […]
