Probation is not a formality: how to run the first six months of a new hire
From 1 January 2027, unfair dismissal rights start at six months rather than two years, which means the end of a typical probation and the start of those rights now land on the same date. Here is how
Why good candidates drop out, and the three week process that keeps them
Most candidates do not turn you down, they drift away while they wait. A three week hiring process, worked through, that keeps your best candidate in it.
Stop Reactive Hiring: Build Repeatable Recruitment That Works
Hiring shouldn't start from scratch every time. Learn how to build a repeatable hiring process that saves time, money and stress.
Transform Your Hiring Process for Better Results and Lower Costs
Why Many Small Businesses Struggle with Hiring For many small businesses, hiring can be a costly and frustrating experience. Each role often starts from scratch without an established candidate pipeline, leading to slow hires and wasted time. Managers may feel uncertain when interviewing candidates, and hiring processes tend to vary from role to role. This…
The Manager's Role in Probation: Where It All Goes Wrong
Most probation failures come down to the manager, not the hire. Learn what structured probation looks like and how to avoid the four most common mistakes.