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Laura Hewett & Ben Mannion, Hewett Recruitment Directors

Finding the Right Leader: How our Executive Search Delivered Results in just one Month

​Case Study: Executive Search Role: Managing DirectorLocation: Bromsgrove, Worcestershire The BriefA highly respected engineering business with a strong history of profitable trading, sought a com...

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​How We Helped Neoperl Boost Productivity and Save Time with Tailored Industrial Temp Recruitment

Industrial Temp Recruitment for NeoperlRole: Assembly OperativesLocation: Malvern, Worcestershire The Brief​The ideal candidates needed:High dexterity to handle components smaller than a wedding r...

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Practical Steps to Build an Inclusive Workplace

​In today’s world, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I) are no longer just “nice-to-haves.” They are essential drivers of business success, enabling organisations to attract top talent, foste...

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Retaining Staff

Retain Your Best Talent

​Retaining top talent has become more than just an HR agenda—it's a vital component of business success. Companies that excel in keeping their best people not only see a direct impact on their pe...

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Employer Brand

Build a Winning Employer Brand

​What is Employer Branding?Your 'employer brand' is a reflection of your reputation as a place to work and your employee value proposition. Managing this with a clear employer branding strategy i...

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The 2024 Herefordshire & Worcestershire Salary & Benefits Report

​How does your business' Salary and Benefits offering compare to others across Herefordshire & Worcestershire?Ever wondered what local firms offer their employees in terms of salary and benefits pa...

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Candidate Experience

Have A Great Candidate Experience?

​In a competitive labour market, a positive candidate experience during the recruitment process is crucial for organisations looking to attract and retain top talent. This experience can signific...

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Job Description

Write Job Descriptions that WOW!

​In the world of recruitment, understanding the nuanced differences between a job specification and a job advertisement is crucial. Each serves a distinct purpose in the hiring process and master...

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Onboarding

Onboard for Success

​Having an on-boarding plan as part of your overall recruitment process, is more than just a quick walk through the office and a meet and greet on day one, it’s a process that can help new hires ...

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Recruitment Tools

Choosing the Right Recruitment Tools

​In today’s competitive job market, attracting a wide and highly qualified pool of candidates is essential for any organisation looking to hire top talent. To achieve this, companies need to leve...

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Recruitment Process

Build a Successful Recruitment Process

​In the competitive landscape of talent acquisition, the difference between securing the right candidate and missing out can hinge significantly on your recruitment process. For businesses aiming...

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Interview Process

Mastering Interview Techniques: A Guide for Line Managers

​Conducting an effective interview is not just about selecting the right candidate; it’s also a critical touchpoint that reflects your employer brand and can significantly impact a candidate’s pe...

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What is your Employer Value Proposition?

​In today's competitive job market, attracting and retaining top talent requires more than just offering a competitive salary. Employees are looking for a workplace that aligns with their values,...

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Inclusive Hiring Tips!

​In today's competitive labour market, creating a recruitment process that fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion (ED&I) is crucial for both attracting top talent and building a thriving workpl...

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Values

Let's Talk Values

​Creating company values is more than just a box-ticking exercise. When done right, it can profoundly influence your organisation's culture and productivity. Strong company values act as a compas...

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Celebrating Emerging Talent: Hewett Recruitment Sponsors the Best Undergraduate Business Student Award

​At Hewett Recruitment, we are passionate about fostering the next generation of business leaders. As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting education and rewarding excellence, we were deligh...

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Creating an Inclusive Recruitment Process: A Guide for Modern Businesses

At Hewett Recruitment, we believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. Creating an inclusive recruitment process is not just a moral imperative; it’s a strategic advantage that leads to riche...

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Flexibility Redefined: The Implications of New Legislation on Work Arrangements

​The new legislation, made through the Employment Rights (Flexible Working) Act 2023, has brought significant changes to flexible working arrangements. Employees now have the right to request a cha...

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Leveraging Contractors: Enhancing Business Agility and Efficiency

​Leveraging Contractors: Enhancing Business Agility and EfficiencyIn today's dynamic business landscape, companies often encounter the need for specialised skills and expertise to tackle unique pr...

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Hewett Recruitment become patron member of Business West Chambers of Commerce

​Hewett Recruitment, a long established recruitment business headquartered in Worcestershire, has become a patron member of Business West Chambers of Commerce.​Hewett have added a further four Cons...

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HR Conference Donations for KEMP

​Each year at the Hewett Recruitment and Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce HR Conference we champion a charitable endeavour and encourage our generous delegates to get involved. T...

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Hewett Recruitment earns B Corp status

Local Recruitment Business, Hewet Recruitment, has announced its certification as a B Corporation (or B Corp), joining group of less than 50 companies across the Three Counties who are reinventing ...

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Strategic Workforce Planning - Worcestershire Business Advisors

​Free 1-2-1 Workforce Planning Business SupportHewett Recruitment and The Worcestershire Growth Hub are pleased to announce that its Professional Business Advisors programme will continue for a fou...

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​Mastering IT Support and Infrastructure Job Interviews

​Mastering IT Support and Infrastructure Job Interviews: Expert Advice and TipsJob interviews can be nerve-wracking, especially in the fast-paced and ever-evolving world of Tech. However, with pro...

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​Hewett Recruitment honoured with two Business Awards

​Hewett Recruitment honoured with 2 Business Awards: "Commitment to the Community" and "Excellence in Customer Service"​At the recent Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Business Awa...

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In-Demand and Fulfilling: Why IT Support is the Career for You

IT Support is still a Booming Industry: The demand for skilled IT support professionals in the UK has reached new heights. Businesses are rapidly adapting to the digital era and technology becoming...

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Embrace the adventure of job applications

You’ve got this! Embrace the adventure of job applications….Job hunting doesn’t have to be a dull affair! It’s time to infuse some fun and quirkiness into your job application journey. Unleash your...

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How to Create a Positive Company Culture

​Attracting Top Talent: How to Create a Positive Company Culture Are you struggling with not only attracting, but retaining Talent in your organisation? Have you contemplated the impact your recrui...

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8 Tips to Improve Your Recruitment Process

​Attracting Top Talent: Recruitment Process DesignThis element of the 'Attracting Top Talent' series covers 'Recruitment Process Design'. Hewett Recruitment have created a '8 step cheat sheet' for ...

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Quiet Quitting: How to understand, identify and resolve it

What is Quiet Quitting?“Quitting the idea of going above and beyond at work”The phenomenon of “quiet quitting” has gained momentum on TikTok since last Summer, with users sharing humorous videos o...

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Temping Blog

Why you should consider Temporary work

Have you ever considered temping? Are you looking for a new role that provides flexibility, an immediate income and helps expand your experience Temping could be the answer you are looking for...Wh...

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Talent Attraction & Retention: A Complete Guide

​ 'A complete guide from the Recruitment Experts' Are you struggling with not only attracting, but retaining Talent in your organisation? As Recruitment Experts, Hewett Recruitment have created a '...

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Hewett Honour Colleague With KEMP

​Kidderminster based Hewett Recruitment have chosen Wyre Forest charity KEMP Hospice as their charity of the year, supporting the hospice for the next 12 months in honour of a much-loved colleague....

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Employer Branding Content Ideas

​Social media employer branding content ideas to attract and retain talent.​Employer branding is often described as "where HR and Marketing meet", but it can be difficult to know what content you c...

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Cyber Security Recruitment Tips

10 Tips to Recruit and Retain Cyber Security Specialists

How to recruit and retain Cyber Security Specialists within your business - Top 10 strategies from Cyber Recruitment Experts ​Recruiting and retaining quality cyber security experts can be challeng...

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Hewett Fest

'Hewett Fest' Success for St Paul's Hostel

Hewett Recruitment are delighted to share their recent charity live music night, 'Hewett Fest', hosted in Kidderminster's 45 Live Venue, was a great success. The event was to raise money for the Re...

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Hewett proud to support Girls Rugby In Kidderminster

Girls Rugby In Kidderminster is growing and recruiting well. Since 2017 Girls grass roots rugby in Kidderminster has grown from 3 players to a squad of over 20 girls playing rugby today. This ...

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​The Power of Apprenticeships

The image of Apprenticeships and the value they can bring to a business has improved immeasurably in recent years. However, it is fair to say that for some the word “Apprentice” still conjures up s...

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Optimising your employer brand with Hewett Recruitment

​Optimising your employer brand to attract and retain talent

How to optimise your employer brand to attract and retain candidates and support your recruitment processes.​What is employer branding?Your 'employer brand' describes an employer's reputation as a ...

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Salary & Benefit Benchmarking Report

The 2023 Salary & Benefits report; receive your FREE copy of the largest salary benchmarking report in the two counties, brought to you by Hewett Recruitment and Herefordshire & Worcestershire Cham...

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Using Tech for Employee Engagement

Opinions are polarised as to the benefits of technology when it comes to employee engagement. There are so many tools available now to measure how our employees are feeling, such as Vibe or Officev...

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Corporate Social Responsibility

​The concept of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has been banded around for many years and whilst some have taken it seriously, for many it was seen as a “box-ticking” exercise. However, as th...

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Annual HR Professionals Conference

​On Thursday 10 November, Hewett Recruitment, in partnership with Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce, held their annual HR Professionals’ Conference at the Bank House Hotel, Worcest...

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St Paul's Christmas Shoe Box Appeal

​This year, we are hosting a Christmas shoe box appeal to gift each of St Paul's Hostel's 'Housing First' participants a Christmas gift.St Paul's Hostel are Hewett Recruitment's Charity of the Year...

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What is going on in the UK labour market?

​Despite vultures apparently circling the UK economy, the ONS recently announced that unemployment in the UK had fallen to just 3.5%... it’s lowest level since 1974. So exactly what is going on in ...

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The impact of Company Culture on Retention and Recruitment

Hewett Recruitment have partnered with Worcestershire Growth Hub as Professional Advisors, delivering 'Workforce Planning' support and advice. A key topic of workforce planning, and an increasingly...

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Workforce Planning Support

Get FREE 1-2-1 expert advice for your business. In a competitive labour market, this free workshop helps businesses improve their positioning as an ‘employer of choice’ and secure the talent they n...

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Making your Recruitment Process More LGBTQIA+ Friendly

​​It’s June and we are in the midst of Pride month. Now, more than ever, businesses are aspiring to accommodate inclusive workplaces. In current times, society has become more accepting for the LGB...

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Team of volunteers redecorate hostel, helping house two more individuals

A team of local volunteers from Worcester-based Hewett Recruitment kick start their jubilee weekend helping redecorate rooms at St Paul’s Hostel on Tallow Hill. St Pauls Hostel, a charity set up i...

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Carers In Workplace

Supporting Carers in the Labour Market

Carers and the Labour Market, by Laura Hewett.This blog was created with both the employer and the employee who is a carer in mind, with the intention of making the information useful for everyone....

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