The Recruitment Consultancy
The Recruitment Consultancy
The Recruitment Consultancy

Advice and insights on HR topics for businesses and HR professionals. This includes practical guidance on people management, current trends, workplace challenges and useful information to support decision making and effective HR practice.

How to attract top talent in Surrey and Sussex

Whether the market favours candidates or employers, success comes down to how well you attract top talent. This article shares practical advice for Surrey and Sussex businesses on building a clear, consistent recruitment process that strengthens your brand and helps you secure the right people in any market.

November 13th, 2025|Employer and Business Advice, HR Advice and Insights|
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Embracing diversity: recruiting and managing a diverse workforce

Unlock powerful strategies for managing ADHD, menopause, and mental health in the workplace. Transform your HR practices to create a supportive, inclusive, and high-performing work environment with insights from leading experts.

September 1st, 2025|Employer and Business Advice, HR Advice and Insights|
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The benefits of managing temporary workers in today’s competitive market

Hiring a temporary employee can act as a last-minute lifesaver for your business if you need help, such as if you've had a sudden departure in your team or you have a peak in workload and need extra support. This means that hiring temporary staff can have an immediate impact on your business from the get-go.

August 31st, 2025|Employer and Business Advice, HR Advice and Insights|
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Recruiting the future workforce: Recognising and nurturing Gen Z talent for success

Generation Z, or Gen Z, currently accounts for about 2 billion of the world’s population and represents 27 per cent of the workforce and is poised to be the largest generation in the workplace by 2035. This will undoubtedly have an impact on the way employers seek to attract and retain new talent. So, how adaptable are we being – and how aware are we of the positive contributions this generation can bring to our businesses?

December 15th, 2024|Employer and Business Advice, HR Advice and Insights|
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Supporting mental health in the workplace

Today, mental health has become an increasingly important issue in our society, and rightly so. It affects every aspect of our lives, from our personal relationships to our professional performance. In particular, mental health in the workplace is a concern that cannot be ignored. It is, therefore, crucial for every business to understand its role in supporting the mental health of its employees.

October 31st, 2024|Employer and Business Advice, HR Advice and Insights|
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The Budget demystified: Key takeaways from The Surrey & Sussex HR Forum seminar.

In late October 2024, Rachel Reeves delivered her Autumn 2024 Budget and we asked Steve Herbert to explain the practical implications of this announcement to the members of The Surrey & Sussex HR Forum at their recent (and very well-attended) seminar alongside the learned Mike Cole from Pennington Manches Cooper.

October 31st, 2024|Employer and Business Advice, HR Advice and Insights|
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A New Deal for Working People – a new era for employment law.

We look at some of the key employment law reforms outlined in Labour’s New Deal for Working People. Our latest blog looks at a few of the proposed changes, including bans on zero-hour contracts and enhanced protections against unfair dismissal. Understand the benefits and challenges for both workers and employers. Join our HR forum to keep informed.

July 19th, 2024|Employer and Business Advice, Employment Law and Compliance, HR Advice and Insights|
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Unlocking success: Harnessing the power of gender diversity in business

In today's fast-paced business landscape, it's encouraging to see so many companies recognising and embracing the importance of diversity, through their implementation of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives and policies. However, when examining this from a purely business perspective, what are the most compelling reasons for implementing a robust gender-diverse policy?

March 19th, 2024|Employer and Business Advice, HR Advice and Insights|
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Handling employee absence: Smart planning to minimise disruption

The inevitable curve balls Post New Year’s and most HR managers will be gearing up for the time of year that tends to [...]

January 2nd, 2024|Employer and Business Advice, HR Advice and Insights, Temporary Recruitment|
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The National Living Wage – why employers may feel their pockets are being picked

Picking the employer’s pocket? Why the latest increase in the National Living Wage is a new challenge for so many employers. The unreformed [...]

December 13th, 2023|Employer and Business Advice, Employment Law and Compliance, HR Advice and Insights|
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