Successful appointment of Head of Financial Management to Kettering General Hospitals

An overview of our service delivery from a recent appointment It all begins with an idea.

It all begins with an idea.

It all begins with an idea.

An overview of our recent appointment to Staffordshire Police

Told from the perspective of our client, the successfully appointed candidate and our consultant.with an idea.

Successful appointment of Head of Financial Management to Kettering General Hospitals

An overview of our service delivery from a recent appointment It all begins with an idea.

How can you maximise the available technology to enhance and streamline a stress-free virtual recruitment system, not just for the recruiter, but for the candidate, too?

Buckle up – working from home is here to stay. In this article, we’ll take a look at the most effective ways to streamline your new working environment, boost productivity and rediscover your work/life balance.

At Harris Burns, we’ve been utilising video interviews for years. We’re experts in remote recruiting, a process
which is more critical now than ever.

The Third Sector is going through a talent crisis, with many organisations struggling to attract and recruit the right people.

The World Economic Forum Future of Jobs Report predicts significant changes in the skills, abilities and attitude employers will be looking for in 2020 and the next decade.

In an increasingly competitive marketplace, public sector organisations must acknowledge that today's employees are looking for more than just financial reward.

In the Public Sector, it's vital to acknowledge that the retention of talented individuals begins with an effective recruitment process. 

Have you ever been exposed to ghosting when hiring new employees? Initially a phenomenon on the dating scene, ‘ghosting’ has moved into the workplace over the last couple of years.

In a competitive public sector marketplace, hiring can be a long and drawn-out process for the hiring manager or senior employee within an organisation whose job it is to lead the process.

Vacancies for professionals in charity organisations, the public sector and NHS are at an all-time high. Consequently, it’s a candidate-driven marketplace, with top talent able to have their pick of multiple offers.

Whether you’ve got a vacancy in your public sector team for a Chief Finance Officer or are creating a brand-new Head of Procurement role – before you start thinking about applicants and interviews, you need to set a few things in motion.

It’s hard to overstate the importance of a great CV. No matter which industry you’re in, first impressions count. This is particularly true in the public and not for profit sector, where despite a skills shortage, the selection process is still rigorous.

Taking a break from work should mean time to relax and recuperate, however, for many, taking time off can cause stress and anxiety. To compensate, many of us continue to work whilst away, checking emails and picking up bits of work when we should be relaxing.

In an increasingly competitive marketplace, public sector organisations must acknowledge that today's employees are looking for more than just financial reward.

Diversity in the work place goes beyond gender and race, it comes down to the often ‘unseen’ exclusions, that only a shift in culture can address and improve.  Increasingly, employers are coming to recognise the business benefits of improving the level of diversity and inclusion within their workforce.