The most common thing I hear from founders isn’t: “I need to recruit.” It’s: “I need someone I can trust.” Someone who can take things off their plate. Someone who can make decisions. Someone who can help them stop carrying everything themselves. Working with founder-led businesses across Worthing, Sussex and the South East, I regularly…
If you’re struggling with staff retention, it’s easy to assume salary is the issue. And yes, salary matters. Of course it does. People have bills to pay, families to support, lives to live. But we also know that the idea of a “job for life” is becoming less and less common. What people are really…
For some people February brings hearts, flowers and talk of matchmaking and while recruitment might seem a world away from Valentine’s Day, in my opinion hiring done well has a lot in common with finding the right partner. Recruitment is often treated as a search exercise. Find the right CV. Match the experience. Tick the…
For many small and medium sized businesses, recruitment is one of those responsibilities that quietly builds in the background until it suddenly feels overwhelming. One resignation turns into two. Growth brings pressure rather than excitement. Or you realise that advertising roles, replying to applications and coordinating interviews is taking you away from the work that…
Skills-based hiring has become one of the biggest shifts in the UK job market in 2025. More businesses are moving away from rigid degree requirements and focusing instead on what people can actually do. They want practical skills, mindset and values alignment. For small and purpose-driven businesses especially, this shift is not just helpful but…
After nearly 20 years working for recruitment agencies, I learned one big truth: when you treat every business and every person the same, nobody wins. It’s tempting to believe recruitment can be done from a template, post an advert, send some CVs, fill a role fast. But real hiring, the kind that lasts, takes time,…
When I first started my career in recruitment, Worthing was at the heart of it. Most of my clients were based in a triangle between Brighton, Worthing, Chichester and Storrington — and those early days gave me a real grounding in what makes local businesses thrive. I later spent time working in Guildford, supporting clients…
Recruitment agencies have a bit of a reputation, don’t they? If you’ve ever been stung by hefty recruitment fees and a hire that didn’t work out, I wouldn’t blame you for being sceptical. But when used in the right way, and with the right person, an agency can take a huge weight off your shoulders…
Recruitment is more than a vacancy. Recruitment is never just about filling a vacancy. It’s about what that vacancy, and your process around it, says about your business. Every touchpoint – from job advert to offer, or rejection – is sending a message. To the person applying, to the people they know, and to your…
Struggling to grow your team without stretching your budget? Here are the key strategies to help you hire effectively: Let’s dive into the details of each approach: 1. Utilise Social Media Platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter are cost-effective ways to advertise your vacancies. Create a clear, engaging post and encourage your team to share…