Recruitment Guides
How Smaller Businesses Can Compete with Big Brands in Talent Acquisition: 5 Proven Strategies for Success
In today’s competitive job market, small businesses often worry they can’t attract the best talent when up against big-name brands. The reality is that your small business has unique advantages that can make you stand out to potential employees. Small businesses can effectively compete for top talent by highlighting their unique culture, offering flexibility and…
Read MoreThe Hidden Costs of a Slow Recruitment Process – And How to Fix It: Financial Impact and Strategic Solutions
Taking too long to hire new employees costs more than you might think. When your recruitment process drags on, you don’t just waste time – you lose money, productivity and potentially great candidates. A slow hiring process can result in missed deadlines, decreased team morale and lost business opportunities, which can directly impact your bottom…
Read MoreContractor vs. Permanent Employee: What Are The Key Differences? – A Complete Guide to UK Employment Options and Rates
Choosing between contract and permanent employment can significantly impact your career path and financial future. Before making this crucial decision, you must weigh the differences in job security, flexibility and earning potential. As a contractor, you can earn up to 2-3 times more than permanent employees in equivalent roles. Depending on your industry and expertise,…
Read MoreIs Your Recruitment Process Ready for the Energy Transition?
The world of energy is changing. The global focus on sustainability has also led to the transformation of renewable energy. This transformation is not only changing how we live, but it is also changing the skills which are most important to the economy. This puts recruiters in a unique challenge: how do you develop hiring…
Read MoreWhat Recruitment Decision-Makers Should Know About Data Centre Talent Shortages
The data centre industry is on the rise. After all, the UK represents Europe’s largest data centre market, with an astounding value of £8.1 billion in 2023. It is projected to reach as high as £12.7 billion by 2032. The ever-growing need for digital infrastructure has never been greater. Data centres are becoming an essential…
Read MoreCelebrating 25 Years of Excellence: The PRS Journey
As we celebrate our 25th anniversary, it’s a moment to reflect on the incredible journey we’ve taken at PRS. From our humble beginnings to becoming a recognised leader in recruitment and staffing solutions, our growth and success are a testament to the hard work, dedication, and passion of our team, our clients, and our candidates.…
Read MoreWhy Partnering with a Talent Acquisition Specialist Can Boost Your Business
Why Partnering with a Talent Acquisition Specialist Can Boost Your Business Have you considered teaming up with a talent acquisition partner? Many UK businesses lack the benefits of collaborating with a professional recruitment firm. As the built environment sector grows, in-house hiring managers face increasing challenges. Partnering with a reputable and experienced talent acquisition specialist…
Read MoreSix ways to stand out against other candidates
Finding a new job role can often be daunting. In 2024, there has been an influx of new jobs advertised; however, there has also been an increased number of candidates with precisely the same idea as you. But don’t let that put you off. Here are six valuable tips from our Talent Acquisition Specialists about…
Read More5 tips on how to stand out in the current changing job market
As mentioned in our previous blog, the current job market is tumultuous to say the least. Inflation, the cost of living crisis, Brexit and a looming recession are all contributing to a lot of uncertainty in the job market at the moment, and candidates are understandably unsure where they stand. But, it’s not all bad…
Read More2022: A Year In Review
From rising costs and (multiple) changes in government over the course of 2022, the UK has been experiencing huge amounts of change; and businesses have needed to be quick to adapt. The requirement for quality talent, however, has remained a constant. PRS has taken on a whopping 4,246 job vacancies over the last six months…
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