Building a business that people want to stay in starts with trust

by Lucy | Oct 1, 2025 | Uncategorised

You know how good it feels when someone trusts you. When your leader gives you room to breathe. When you don’t feel watched, but instead appreciated. That kind of trust doesn’t just make people happy. It changes everything in a business. I’ve seen it again and again:...

Let’s talk money, but not ‘competitive’! Why being upfront about salary actually works

by Lucy | Jul 30, 2025 | Uncategorised

There’s one phrase in job ads that’s starting to cause frustration for jobseekers “Salary: Competitive… or Negotiable… or basically, we’re not telling you.” People are increasingly fed up with spending time filling in application forms or applying for vacancies...

Dear Hiring Manager, the candidate journey is no longer optional

by Lucy | Jul 9, 2025 | Uncategorised

Let’s be honest. Hiring can feel overwhelming. You’re juggling deadlines, team dynamics, and the pressure to find the right person. But there’s one part of the process that often gets overlooked, and it might be the most powerful tool you have. Your candidate journey....

If your culture is broken, even the best hire won’t save you

by Lucy | Jun 5, 2025 | Featured

Let’s cut to the chase. You can have the most impressive candidate on paper. The one with a stellar track record, glowing references, and that rare mix of confidence and humility. But if your culture is toxic, inconsistent, or simply misaligned with the values you say...

Introducing our strategic partnerships to support better hiring

by Lucy | Apr 24, 2025 | Uncategorised

You’ve got a business to run.Hiring’s just one piece of it, but when it’s not working, it can throw everything off. The time it takes.The energy it drains.The pressure to get it right. And once the offer’s accepted, there’s a whole new to-do list: contracts,...