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April 14, 2026
Onboarding: Where Most Hires Succeed or Fail
Most hiring issues don’t happen at offer stage. They happen in the first 90 days.
Across Yorkshire, we’re seeing businesses make strong hires, then lose momentum during onboarding. Our free downloadable checklist will help you build a strong, repeatable onboarding process for your business.
July 6, 2026
AI CVs in 2026: What Candidates (and Hiring Managers) Need to Know
We’ve written this article to help you understand what the UK data actually says about AI CVs, dig into what hiring managers are looking for from applications at the moment, and how candidates can use AI tools without undermining their own chances at getting an interview.
July 6, 2026
Exit Interview Questions for Employers: What to Ask and Why It Matters
When someone hands in their notice, most employers go straight into replacement mode. Job spec dusted off, recruiter briefed, handover plan drawn up, advert posted. It’s understandable, but it means exit interviews often get treated as a box ticking exercise, when they’re actually one of the few honest conversations you'll get with an employee – someone that’s leaving has nothing left to lose by telling you the truth.
July 3, 2026
How Yorkshire Charities Hire HR and Operations Talent
Yorkshire charities lose senior HR and Ops candidates to private sector pay 70% of the time. Six tactics that close the offer at 80% of corporate rate.
July 3, 2026
How to Handle a Counter Offer Without Losing the Hire
1 in 3 senior offers gets killed by a counter offer in 2026. Here's how to pre-empt the buy-back without raising your salary line.
May 7, 2026
HR Job Titles Have Evolved in the UK: Here's Why
HR job titles have changed fast, and they no longer tell the full story. From People & Culture to AI-focused specialist roles, here’s what employers need to know before hiring HR talent in today’s market.
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April 14, 2026