{"id":29364,"date":"2023-08-11T11:24:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-11T11:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/work.life\/blog\/inspire-attract-recruit-a-work-life-guide-to-acing-recruitment\/"},"modified":"2025-03-11T11:00:44","modified_gmt":"2025-03-11T11:00:44","slug":"inspire-attract-recruit-a-work-life-guide-to-acing-recruitment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/work.life\/blog\/inspire-attract-recruit-a-work-life-guide-to-acing-recruitment\/","title":{"rendered":"Inspire, Attract, Recruit: A Work.Life Guide to Acing Recruitment"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Quick Links<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/work.life\/blog\/inspire-attract-recruit-a-work-life-guide-to-acing-recruitment\/#UK_recruitment_landscape_Hows_it_looking\" >UK recruitment landscape: How\u2019s it looking?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/work.life\/blog\/inspire-attract-recruit-a-work-life-guide-to-acing-recruitment\/#Pay_flexibility_shortages\" >Pay, flexibility, shortages\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/work.life\/blog\/inspire-attract-recruit-a-work-life-guide-to-acing-recruitment\/#New_work-life_expectations\" >New work-life expectations\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/work.life\/blog\/inspire-attract-recruit-a-work-life-guide-to-acing-recruitment\/#Heres_the_good_news%E2%80%A6\" >Here\u2019s the good news&#8230;\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/work.life\/blog\/inspire-attract-recruit-a-work-life-guide-to-acing-recruitment\/#Whats_next\" >What\u2019s next?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Struggling to attract, recruit and retain staff? Don&#8217;t worry; you\u2019re not alone! Sadly, a staggering 80% of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are experiencing recruitment and staff retention challenges.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">To help, we\u2019ve created this recruitment guide for small business owners, leaders and managers to help you inspire, attract and recruit (and keep!) your present and future workforce.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">In this six-part blog series, we\u2019ll cover the following topics to help you boss your recruitment strategy and build all-round happier and more engaged, productive teams:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">A round-up of the current recruitment landscape<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ways to make your small business irresistible to job candidates\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">How to build a strong employer brand (and why you should!)<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Managing employee wellbeing in a hybrid workplace\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Benefits all UK small businesses should offer employees<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Winning approaches to improving staff retention<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">So, let\u2019s jump straight in and take a closer look at the current recruitment market (spoiler alert: it ain\u2019t pretty, but there\u2019s light at the end of the tunnel).\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UK_recruitment_landscape_Hows_it_looking\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">UK recruitment landscape: How\u2019s it looking?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Many UK business owners are finding themselves in a tricky spot: record job vacancies but a real struggle to find the right candidates. In July 2022, the UK hit a record high of 1.85 million vacancies. Since then, the number has been dropping (1.1 million in January 2023), but still, four out of five businesses are finding it tough to fill their talent gaps.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"none\">The aftermath of Brexit, the COVID-19 pandemic and now the cost of living crisis have left many people cautious about changing jobs. But then there&#8217;s also been a wave of people rethinking what\u2019s important in their lives and leaving jobs for ones that give them the satisfaction and flexibility they crave.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pay_flexibility_shortages\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Pay, flexibility, shortages\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ever-increasing salary expectations, demands for flexible working and skills shortages are some sticking points for small business recruitment and retention.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">According to a study from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrm-london.com\/whats-happening\/press\/no-quick-fix-to-sme-recruitment-challenges-worklife-small-business-monitor\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">WorkLife by OpenMoney<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, almost half (44%) of senior decision-makers find salary expectations challenging. Similarly, a survey conducted on behalf of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smeweb.com\/2022\/11\/15\/smes-facing-recruitment-and-retention-challenge\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Paragon Bank by Opinium<\/span><\/a> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">found <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">that 65% of SMEs have had to increase salaries to recruit candidates.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">So, it\u2019s not surprising that pay is still the top priority for candidates, and one third of resignations were due to staff seeking a higher salary in Q1 2023. Those figures come from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.totaljobs.com\/recruiter-advice\/hiring-trends-index\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Totaljobs\u2019 Hiring Trends Index<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, which also states that 57% of UK workers actively looking for a role in 2023 seek a higher salary.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"New_work-life_expectations\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">New work-life expectations\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">But hey, it\u2019s not all about the money. The Opinium<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> survey also revealed<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">that 81% of SMEs said flexible working hours were nearly as important to new recruits, equal to pension and just below training and development (84%).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">The WorkLife by OpenMoney analysis <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">found <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">that staff not wanting to return to the physical workplace impacts a third (33%) of SMEs. Not offering good flexible working options to meet employee demands is also a growing worry (22%).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">But flexible working arrangements are proving to be a winning recruitment strategy. The Opinium <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">research states <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">that nearly six in 10 companies (58%) said working from home arrangements had helped them recruit from a wider talent pool. Six in 10 SMEs also said that flexible working practices had improved some business areas like recruitment, staff retention and productivity.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">Multiple studies also show that SMEs are struggling to find the right people due to a skills shortage in their sector. To tackle this, half of employers have upskilled more existing staff and raised wages (48%) in the past six months.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">SMEs have a lot to contend with \u2013 not only staying afloat with rising costs but also adapting to changing employee demands, recruiting new staff and keeping hold of team members.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">In short, it can be a tough time for small business recruitment.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heres_the_good_news%E2%80%A6\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Here\u2019s the good news&#8230;<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We know it all sounds doom and gloom so far, but there\u2019s hope!\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">Results from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/home.barclays\/news\/press-releases\/2023\/02\/uk-smes-more-upbeat-about-their-2023-prospects--despite-uncertai\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Barclays\u2019 latest SME Barometer<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> reveal that 41% of SMEs are more optimistic about their future following a difficult second half of 2022. The survey of 603 SME business leaders also showed that 23% intend on upskilling or reskilling their current workforce to help support business growth in 2023.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">What\u2019s more, recruitment is on the up despite the economic climate, according to Totaljobs\u2019 Hiring Trends Index. More than a third (35%) of businesses increased recruitment in the first quarter of 2023, compared to 30% in Q4 2022.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">More good news &#8211; the same research also found that most employers (57%) think they will find the talent they need in 2023.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_next\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What\u2019s next?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Phew! That&#8217;s enough numbers for one day.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">Now, let&#8217;s look ahead and tackle those recruitment issues head-on. One of the top solutions is upskilling your existing team members and bumping up those salaries.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">But remember, job quality is a massive deal for employees. Job quality can be enhanced in many ways, like flexible working options and career progression through training and development. That\u2019s what this guide is all about \u2013 to give you the inspo you need to create a winning recruitment strategy that helps attract top talent and keeps them hooked.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ready for more? 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