Blogs and Podcasts

Employer Branding: Reduce your cost per hire  Regardless of the size of a business, there will always be a need…

Five interviewer mistakes that could cost you top talent Interviews are an important part of the recruitment process and candidate…

Candidate journey – Understanding the seven stages  The candidate journey is a vital path which shapes your recruitment process from…

Five common interview mistakes and what you can do to avoid them  Avoiding common interview mistakes is essential as you…

National Award Finalist status – the In-house Recruitment Supplier Awards 2024 We are delighted to announce that the Outsourced Recruitment…

National Living and National Minimum Wage increases: make sure you’re aware of the upcoming changes  Employers need to be aware…

Building strong teams: Why soft skills matter when hiring In the fast-paced and ever-evolving landscape of the modern workplace, technical…

Job seeker looking for a new opportunity in 2024? Make sure that you pay close attention to your LinkedIn profile.  …

The 5th – 11th February, marks National Apprenticeship Week 2024. A week dedicated to celebrating apprenticeships and the positive impact…

If your business has a social media account, you need to be using this to communicate your employer branding strategy.  …

Looking for a job can be stressful and can have an impact on your mental health.   You might be…

In the rapidly evolving world of recruitment, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming an increasingly important tool. Whilst there is a…

With technology advancing every day, there’s no escaping the use of AI, but should you use it to apply for…

Outsourcing is a term regularly used in business strategy and operations, but what is it, how does it work and…

As the UK’s engineering sector wrestles with an ageing workforce profile, it’s estimated that an additional 200,000 skilled workers are…

Candidate experience should be more like a rom-com, not a horror! The term ghosting first gained traction in relationships and…

We are delighted to share our recruitment and employer branding expertise with businesses in Taunton and Bridgwater. About the event…

First impressions count. If you’ve gone to all that effort to hire someone you want them to stay! Check out…

Climate change coupled with the depletion of natural resources are the principal drivers behind the emergence of green tech. Technology…

The Home Office have recently announced further changes in immigration policy in attempt to clamp down on unlawful migration; this…

Recent research by McKinsey claims that more than half the workforce is disengaged to various degrees and admits to being…

With recruitment marketing on the rise, you may have heard of the term EVP (Employee Value Proposition).   In a candidate-led…

Whilst some sectors are starting to see some easing to the talent shortages that many firms have been grappling with,…

Whether you’re applying for your first job, you’ve been out of work or it’s just time for a change or…

Introduction In today’s competitive business landscape, the success of any organisation heavily relies on its ability to attract and retain…

In one of our previous blogs, we shared the importance of adopting a more strategic approach to talent acquisition. Touching…

It’s official, Jaguar Land Rover is making the Gravity site their home and as a result, will be bringing an…

A recent report from LinkedIn on the future of recruiting identified that 87% of recruitment professionals say that talent acquisition…

We understand that the different types of terms to describe recruiters and their services can be confusing. To help make…

It’s official, the news is out, we are now The Outsourced Recruitment Company. The Outsourced Recruitment Company – So much…

Values-based Recruiting – What is it and why could it be the future of hiring? Author: Kim Draper Values-based recruiting…

What is candidate experience and why is it important? Author: Kim Draper Candidate experience is ultimately how a candidate feels…

Are you looking for a better way to track applications and handle the hiring process? Knowing which technologies can make…

3 of the trickiest interview questions… and how to answer them Every interview is different, so we won’t waste anyone’s…

How your employer brand plays a key role in supporting employee health and wellbeing Author: Kim Draper The average person…

How to move up the career ladder Have you been asking yourself; “how can I get a promotion?” or “what…

How does managing your employer brand help with recruitment? Are you thinking to yourself ‘why am I struggling to recruit’?…

Neurodiversity Celebration Week: Let’s talk inclusive hiring! Inclusive hiring is the future, it should have been the past but traditional…

With an increase of working mums in the UK, employers need to be asking themselves ‘how can we support mothers…

When deciding which recruitment agency or recruitment specialists are best for you, you should know the agency that you’re going…

Five ways to boost your employer brand using social media If you use it correctly, social media can be a…

What is an apprenticeship? Author: Sarah Taylor An apprenticeship is a training program which combines on-the-job training with a qualification…

Author: Hayley Daniells It’s time for a new job and I think I’ve found a role that’s right for me,…

The Outsourced Recruitment Company’s mission is to provide better outsourced staffing and employment solutions for both clients and candidates. The…

Author: Kim Draper Whether you’re aware of it or not, every company has an employer brand. This is your reputation…

The Outsourced Recruitment Company’s mission is to provide better outsourced staffing and employment solutions for both clients and candidates. The…

Reframing Your Thinking Around Recruitment Whilst the economic backdrop remains tough, many companies are still looking to scale but business…

How do I give feedback to a candidate? Author: Laura O’Driscoll “I have some feedback to give a candidate but…

Our Meet the Team series continues and next up, it’s Ellie…  Despite only joining us in May 2021, Ellie is…

Author: Kim Draper Did you know that recruitment and employer branding go hand in hand? Without the presence of a…

It’s meet the team time, so say a big hello to Fran…  Fran joined our team in August 2022 and…

Next up in our series of ‘meet the team’ blogs is Kim.   Kim is one of the newer members of…

Next up in our meet the team series is Laura-Beth.  Known as LB to the team, LB works remotely from…

We thought it was about time we introduced you to the team behind The Outsourced Recruitment Company, and who better…

Diversity and inclusion in the workplace are two connected concepts, but remain different from each other. Diversity is about representation…

The list of recruitment agencies advantages and disadvantages is extensive, so we’ve put together a few of the most important…

It feels a bit surreal to be writing a blog reflecting on 5 years in business… 5 years ago, if…

One of our clients isn’t renewing with us and we are happy about it! Yes, you read that right, one…

There is something magical that happens at times within recruitment. It’s the moment you’re on a call with a candidate…

Jordan Canter Are you interested in a role at Arc?  Hello Jordan! Tell us about Arc as a whole and…

South West Recruitment Firm The Outsourced Recruitment Company handles major recruitment project for GB News ahead of ground breaking network…