Interim Managers are critically needed and HMRC should help not hinder
By Leigh Anderson, Managing Director at Bis Henderson Recruitment When there is an urgent need for rapid and transformative change, interim management is a powerful tool for businesses. The short term need to create a more resilient business that can adapt to the COVID-19 roller-coaster is just part of it. Other changes that a year […]
How to maximise your potential for job opportunities in a crisis
By Leigh Anderson, Managing Director at Bis Henderson Recruitment Jobs are going almost daily, from retail assistants to aero-engineers, and inevitably including a good few logistics and supply chain staff. But all is not necessarily doom and gloom, as there are some outstanding vacancies out there. Fortunately, crises always create opportunities, and this one […]
NEW insights: Can your business handle an eCommerce Christmas like no other?
By Leigh Anderson, Managing Director at Bis Henderson Recruitment A leading figure said recently “For the last three months it’s been like planning for Christmas, but not knowing which day Christmas will be”. But will Christmas-as-we-know-it happen at all this year? To what extent will spending rebound? Some homeworkers are feeling cash-rich, but these are […]
NEW Strategy Insights: Recovery From Lockdown – It’s All About The People
By Leigh Anderson, Managing Director at Bis Henderson Recruitment DOWNLOAD INSIGHTS PAPER AS A PDF The Coronavirus pandemic has created business challenges and opportunities alike, but how will it impact the future of supply chain recruitment? Read our latest insights to explore… When 6.3 million employees are on furlough, and 2 million have joined the […]
NEW Whitepaper: HOW ACHIEVING GENDER EQUALITY CAN DRIVE GREATER FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
Gender equality at executive level Organisations have much to gain from achieving gender equality at higher levels of management.Gender analysts, Catalyst, found more than a 40% greater return on sales, and over 50% greater return on equity,when comparing Fortune 500 companies with the greatest percentage of women on their boards to ones with the least.But […]
NEW Strategy Insight: Three critical steps to a hi-tech, agile supply chain
By Sid Holian, Managing Director, Bis Henderson Consulting Retailers are facing a new reality and as a consequence supply chains must change… Consumers are becoming ever-more demanding, wanting their purchases faster, delivered as and when they choose and at highly competitive prices; while their smartphones are empowering them to review products, check prices and shop […]
The Pros & Cons of the Gig Economy
Approximately 150 million workers across Europe and America have left the relative stability of their permanent role to work independently, becoming a key part of the wider UK workforce and what is now known as the ‘Gig Economy’. Transforming the way that we view employment, the gig economy’s recent growth has a range of benefits […]
Is Flexible Working truly viable for all?
Long gone are the days of 9-5. Flexible working is fast becoming the new norm, with just 6% of British people stating that they are now working traditional hours. The concept has traditionally been associated with the needs of parents and carers, but increasingly organisations are recognising the business benefits of a more flexible way […]
How to Prevent Candidate Rejection at the Final Hurdle
As a Recruitment business, we know it can be frustrating when your candidate of choice drops out at the last minute. In most cases, they have simply chosen to take a different position. Even worse, it could be with one of your competitors. Fortunately, there are ways for us to prevent this from happening. And […]
The New CV – How is the Résumé Changing?
The CV is more than just a piece of paper. Over the past few years, we’ve seen the birth of more unique and creative ways of showcasing skills, experience and goals to recruiters and hiring managers. So, what exactly does the modern CV look like? And what challenges does this pose to both candidates and […]