Firstly, we want to wish you all a happy and successful 2021! Last year was unexpected for most businesses and their employees but we’re looking forward to the year ahead with exciting plans. Our first exciting venture of the year is offering our clients a pioneering new way to provide live, virtual, interactive learning to…
COVID-19 has been a game-changer for businesses across the country. With all but key workers now essentially working from home there has been a huge shift in daily life for many people. This is something that many parents have found particularly challenging. With schools closed and most children at home, how do you balance the…
A positive mindset is one of the most powerful tools that anyone can have. This doesn’t mean that you’re unrealistically upbeat about life but that you are always looking for reasons to stay focused, be grateful and for opportunities to progress and grow. This kind of thinking is like a muscle that needs to be…
The annual office party usually offers opportunities for people to get to know each other, have some fun and relax after working hard all year. Given the restrictions that are currently in place to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic this is going to be impossible for most. However, that doesn’t mean that there is zero…
2020 has been a year of challenges for employers across all sectors. Although the upheaval isn’t over yet, there is some light at the end of the COVID tunnel. For many businesses, although the pandemic has brought disruption to their services, it has also created opportunities for growth and change – especially when the economy…
There has been a great deal of change to deal with over the past year, not least when it comes to the process of finding a new job. Video interviews, online-only recruitment and virtual onboarding are new territories for many individuals, and it can feel like you’re on your own – and in the dark…
Due to the events of the past year, the recruitment industry has had to deal with all manner of new obstacles. From handling ongoing disruptions to working out how to rebuild after COVID-19, recruiters have had to constantly rethink their strategy when it comes to sourcing the best talent. Therefore, we here at 2i Recruit…
Hiring trends have changed significantly this year, and the only way to ensure that your business is going to be able to use recruitment to drive growth is to underpin it with a robust strategy. Creating a strong hiring strategy is the first step to giving your organisation new tools for growth. So, where do…
With the world seeing a substantial shift towards a digital way of working this last year, training too has made the transition into the online world. With online training and development being embraced by organisations for many years prior to COVID-19, it’s important to remember that there are some very real benefits to providing digital…
The current recruitment landscape requires businesses to be agile and flexible, and for many, this means embracing the potential for temporary staff hires. As a result of this shift, a significant administrative burden may be felt within your company. A solution that will prevent your business from falling subject to this additional strain on resources…
