Why Feedback Feels Hard and How to Make It Easier for Everyone For something that’s meant to help us grow, feedback can often be a rather negative experience, especially in the workplace, where egos, power dynamics, and performance anxiety all come into play. But why does feedback feel so uncomfortable, and more importantly, how can
The Value of Workplace Friendship: A Strategic Advantage for Business Posted: International Day of Friendship | 30 July We all know the phrase “It’s not personal, it’s business.” But in reality, the best businesses are built on strong relationships, and that includes friendships. On International Day of Friendship, we’re looking at how workplace relationships impact
Personality Profiling in Hiring Finding candidates with the right experience is only part of the hiring challenge. Employers also need to assess how individuals will fit into the team, handle pressure, and contribute to long-term success. Personality profiling has become an increasingly common tool in the recruitment process, offering insights into behavioural traits, working styles,
How Can Employers Stay One Step Ahead of Counteroffer Culture? In today’s market, the recruitment process doesn’t always end when your preferred candidate accepts your offer. With competition for top talent fiercer than ever, we’re seeing counteroffers coming up with increasing frequency. So how can employers protect themselves from this increasingly common turn of events?
Why You Shouldn’t Dismiss ‘Overqualified’ Candidates When reviewing CVs, it’s easy to scan past a senior candidate and think, Too much experience for this role… they’ll be bored, want too much money, or leave the second something better comes along. It’s a common knee-jerk reaction, and it can be a costly one. But being “overqualified”
Why Feedback Matters More Than Ever in 2025 – For Employers and Candidates Alike In 2025, the talent market is more saturated and sophisticated than ever. Yet one issue continues to divide employers and candidates: the deafening silence after job applications. Candidates are applying for roles in record numbers, and many are getting zero response.
Remote interviews have become a mainstay of modern hiring. What started as a necessity during the pandemic has stuck around, and for good reason. Flexibility, efficiency, and wider reach are just a few of the benefits. But remote interviewing isn’t without its challenges, especially when it comes to assessing the whole person, not just their
How to set up your new starters for success! New year, new me! I’ve heard that phrase far too many times over the year, but as the new year comes in, we’ve thought about other ‘new’ things that are happening right now. One such thing is your new recruits joining you! We’ve had a fair
At Dovetail Recruitment, we’re always seeking innovative ways to enhance the job search and hiring experience for our clients and candidates. Today, we’re thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership with Interview Mentor, a leader in interview coaching and candidate support. This collaboration is set to transform
If you’re a habitual multitasker, here are 10 tips to help you break the habit and stay focused on the task ahead. “We’re good at doing rapidly sequential tasks, rather than simultaneous ones” – according to the Psychologists (1) Top Tips to Stay Focused 1. Check up on yourself Distractions can be internal as well as
How to retain employees If employee retention is currently just a phrase you hear dotted about in yearly reports, it’s time to rethink! There are many reasons why including consideration for employee retention in your plan for 2024 could be a great move. Read on for some top tips on how to retain your employees.
Welcome back to this month’s instalment of Music for Motivation and Mind. Laura here bringing you another two favourites, this time by Russian Composer Sergei Rachmaninoff (b.1873 – 1943). If you’re looking for a beautiful Romantic Piano Concerto or two to listen to, then look no further. Rachmaninoff was one of the last representatives of
This is a concept we’ve come across recently and like most of the best ideas it’s a simple one, and you’ll probably think, why haven’t we done that before? Companies are beginning to take a more proactive approach with their internal HR practices, by building a ‘STAY’ interview into their processes rather than waiting for
Improve your Career Skills: Commercial Awareness. Have they got commercial experience? This is a question we are often asked by our clients. So, what is it to ‘be commercial’ and why is it so important? We thought we’d try to demonstrate what it is and give some pointers on how to improve your ‘commercial acumen’.
Recruitment is a two-way thing and in today’s climate, where solid, skilled candidates are scarce we sometimes need to remind our clients that they too need to sell themselves to their prospective employees. Especially in this ever-changing and competitive market. Once we get you the best candidates – we don’t want you to lose them
