What Makes an Ideal Channel Partner for Clevry?

If you’ve been in sales, you’ve probably heard of the ICP or Ideal Customer Profile. It’s basically a picture of your dream client. When we crafted our official Channel Partner program last fall, we asked ourselves the same question: what’s our dream Partner like? Luckily, we had some history to guide us. Over the years, […]

How to start a recruitment agency: 7 tips from the pros

How to start a recruitment agency

Is it difficult to start a recruitment agency?  The recruitment sector is in a golden age, and now is as good a time as ever to start a recruiting agency. According to the latest REC industry report, the recruitment industry currently adds a whopping ÂŁ44 billion to the UK economy, with a contribution increase of […]

New employee onboarding checklist

New employee onboarding checklist

When conducted correctly, the onboarding process helps new recruits confidently start their job and sets them up for success. However, a poor onboarding process can make new recruits feel disinterested and disengaged from their work. It’s important to avoid this situation as employee turnover is reported to be highest in the first 45 days, with […]

What is a talent marketplace, and why do you need one? 

Why you need a talent marketplace

What is a talent marketplace? A talent marketplace is a type of software platform used within an organisation to match employees with open positions and projects. It brings networking, career management and the recruitment process together. Like a traditional job application, employees and other users, such as freelancers, can use the talent marketplace to upload […]

6 ways to reduce recruitment costs

6 ways to reduce recruitment costs

Due to the tight job market and shortage of qualified applicants, companies are increasing wages in an effort to hold on to current employees and even offering better benefits to attract new hires. However, according to The Independent, a whopping 96% of businesses in the United Kingdom want government support to combat the cost of […]

Team building benefits: unlocking the power of team building

Team building benefits

High-performance teams don’t just happen by chance. They are created firstly by great hiring practices, and secondly with team-building activities both inside and outside the workplace, such as learning new skills in a team building workshop. However, the benefits of building an outstanding team are well worth the effort, as cohesive teams boost productivity and […]

How to hire retail employees

How to hire retail employees

Retail recruitment can be challenging, as retail workers must possess the right mix of hard and soft skills to succeed in the industry. Retail workers often have to work at pace, show empathy, solve problems on the spot, communicate effectively and adapt to changes in a busy environment.   Retail workers also need to be great […]

15 Essential recruitment blogs for every HR professional

15 recruitment blogs for every HR professional

The world of work has rapidly changed since the start of the decade, which is why HR professionals and recruiters must stay up to date with new trends and transformations within their industry. Luckily, there are many guides to help sharpen your industry knowledge and even learn new skills. In this article, we’ll share fifteen […]

Soft skills for managers: 10 essential soft skills to be a better manager

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Good managers know that there’s more to their role than decent money and an impressive job title. They are always willing to learn and sharpen a certain set of soft skills that enables them to boost productivity, encourage their staff to be the best version of themselves and create and maintain a positive work culture. […]

Leadership training for managers: how to build strong leaders

Leadership training for managers

Why are leadership workshops important?   Good business leaders are highly skilled, well-trained and outstanding in their field. But, like excellent athletes, business leaders must continue to train to maintain and sharpen their skills. Simply put, the American tennis player Jimmy Connors made a good point when he said, “use it or lose it.” As any […]