I’ve recently had many similar conversations with frustrated hiring managers, mainly within the DTC/D2C space.   The frustration? Good ol’ Talent Acquisition.   Many high growth, tech-driven direct-to-consumer companies have had an excellent last 12 months; some have smashed their targets out of the park. And with companies who experience a sharp rise in sales comes a need to recruit more talent.   Hearing about the millions of people on furlough, unemployed, and needing work,…

Successful companies operating in FinTech, HealthTech, and other high growth tech sectors share a critical component. They can hire and retain exceptional talent, especially leaders who challenge the status quo and drive meaningful change and strategies throughout the business.   Companies that struggle to hire great leaders are subsequently left fighting a continuous uphill battle.   With significant resources spent on talent acquisition, what method do these highly successful businesses use to achieve such great…

“That makes sense with what we’re seeing – lots of applicants but not the right skill set!” I can’t tell you the number of times I hear this from hiring managers lately… I’ve spoken to many companies over the last six months who believed it would be easier to hire due to so much news on TV and in the press regarding redundancies etc. However, what they’ve experienced is niche, highly sought after Digital &…

“We can’t seem to hire the right people into our business”.   Can you relate to this?   It’s a statement I often hear. Especially during the last 12 months.   Contrary to popular belief, Digital & Growth Marketers with niche, highly-sought-after skills are harder to hire than ever before.   They’re being closely held onto by their employers, and many are unsure of making a move in such an unstable market.   Not being…

This year, World Mental Health Day was on Sunday 10th October, but I believe it should be recognised by more than just one day.   During 2020, each and every one of us has faced challenges, whether due to work, home life or feeling restricted because of lockdowns.   Although I understand why we’ve all had to make these sacrifices, it doesn’t make it any easier.   Many years ago, I battled with my own…

A 2019 PwC study found that 79% of CEOs regularly worry about their workforce’s existing skills, and COVID has only impacted on this problem.   Many managers wrongly believe that training and development is something that only happens at the start of an employee’s time with their company.   But meaningful development and upskilling is something that can and should happen throughout employees’ careers – and it has never been more critical to have a…

Many hiring managers and business owners thought the influx of redundant candidates would make hiring easier and cheaper.   Speaking with many of them in recent weeks, it couldn’t be further from the truth.   Pandemic or no pandemic, niche, in-demand skill sets are like looking for a needle in a haystack.   In fact, the pandemic has actually made hiring these highly sought-after professionals even harder!   Why?   Many of them are still…

2020 has been a tough year, granted.   But overall, as a Digital Marketing professional, you’re in a better place than most.   Let’s take a look at some of the positives…   1, You have a skill set that if required, can be done at home, with a laptop and decent internet connection.   2, You have a skill set that is in-demand and growing.   3, Digital agencies are looking to bolster their…

With the end of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, individuals still on furlough will no doubt have redundancy on their minds. Some sectors, such as retail, tourism and hospitality, have been hit hardest, but the recession that the U.K. economy must now recover from will affect millions more employed across all sectors. While no-one can predict what the economic recovery from Covid-19 will look like, the one thing we do know is that the employment…