THE BROADBEAN BLOG

Here is where we display the latest news, insights and advice from Broadbean on the recruitment and technology industry

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HOW THE CANDIDATE SOURCING PLATFORM HELPS RECRUITMENT DIRECTORS

Posted: 23 June 2020

You’re constantly on the search for the right tools to help your team perform at their best. The only problem: they are set in their old ways. Sometimes, they weren’t trained sufficiently on the technology to really…

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BRITAIN’S BUSINESSES BATTLE BACK: JOB VACANCIES JUMP 54% IN THE FIRST WEEK OF JUNE

Posted: 11 June 2020

Vacancies up 54% across the UK during the first week of June Permanent jobs jump 51% Demand for education staff up 75% during the week schools reopened Businesses across the country showed positive signs of resilience in…

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HOW THE WORLD’S MOST ATTRACTIVE EMPLOYERS ATTRACT CANDIDATES

Posted: 10 June 2020

Universum Global recently released its list of the world’s most attractive employers. It’s mostly the list you’d expect, populated by the companies most people dream of working for: Google, Apple, Goldman Sachs etc. But just what do each of these companies do that…

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HOW THE CANDIDATE SOURCING PLATFORM HELPS RECRUITERS

Posted: 10 June 2020

Every professional has their go to trick of the trade; as a specialized recruiter, you’ve come to rely on job advertisements as your means of talent acquisition. The question isn’t whether you know the tool well – clearly you…

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GOOD HR: WHAT IT REALLY LOOKS LIKE

Posted: 10 June 2020

There are a lot of articles out there that talk about the bad side of Human Resources. Why they hate it, what’s keeping HR from the “table” and how come they aren’t moving higher, doing better or…

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THINKING DIFFERENTLY: 3 WAYS TO PREPARE FOR 2021

Posted: 21 May 2020

By 2021, millennials will make up three quarters of the workforce. Therefore, this cohort will comprise a large part of your client base. As competition steepens, recruitment agencies must think differently in order to encourage the top…

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HOW APPLE USES DATA TO CREATE A SEAMLESS BUSINESS STRATEGY

Posted: 21 May 2020

With Apple products being so pervasive in our lives, it is easy to appreciate the volumes of data available to collect and analyse. The Apple collection of products is hugely impressive and includes smart watches, phones, tablets,…

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6 ADVANTAGES OF HIRING THROUGH A RECRUITMENT AGENCY

Posted: 21 May 2020

Recent research may have indicated that in-house recruiters are relying less on recruitment agencies to fill vacancies, but most staffing businesses are still posting strong results, whilst the RECs monthly Report on Jobs shows vacancy levels rising on a monthly basis. Many…

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THE NEW APP TO REDUCE BIAS IN YOUR JOB ADS

Posted: 20 May 2020

In the job market, there are terms that lend job advertisements towards biased interpretations. Although this is almost never on purpose, using potentially bias language in a job advertisement doesn’t help to ameliorate gender disparity in tech fields. There are certain phrases or words that subconsciously…

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JOB ADVERTISEMENTS: WRITING, POSTING AND SOCIALIZING

Posted: 20 May 2020

A successful job ad ties in writing, marketing, and competitive intelligence into one targeted recruitment strategy. With the 38% increase in employer branding budgets many companies across the board have begun to adopt, you can dedicate the time and…

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3 OF THE MOST HILARIOUSLY CLEVER JOB ADS WE’VE EVER SEEN

Posted: 19 May 2020

To attract candidates, you need to stand out above your talent competitors. Creating that employer brand is a delicate balance of work and culture. Recruiters have to accurately advertise a brand and attract candidates that fit the…

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THE GOOD (AND BAD) EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AROUND THE WORLD

Posted: 06 March 2020

Did you know 30% of employees are looking for other work while at their jobs? — Some of those might be wondering what it’d be like to work in another country. Well it depends on what country you’re thinking…

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