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Businesses Are Pausing Hiring Decisions Ahead of the UK Budget

Business, Employment law, Private Equity, Recruitment, Strategy / Elle Butler

As the UK Budget announcement approaches, businesses are putting hiring plans on hold amid economic uncertainty. With optimism among British firms at its lowest since late 2023, companies are awaiting clarity on tax and employment policy before committing to new recruitment. Discover how The Small Consultancy can support your organization through these challenging times, offering expertise in workforce planning and adaptable recruitment strategies to help your business thrive despite the fiscal unknowns ahead.

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An Interview with Caroline Hall: Founder and Head of Talent at The Small Consultancy

Personal, Private Equity, Recruitment, Scaling Up, Strategy / Elle Butler

We sit down with Caroline Hall, the visionary behind The Small Consultancy, to discuss her journey in recruitment, the firm’s growth, and the challenges and opportunities within the private equity, venture capital, and high-growth sectors.

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What are the benefits of flexible working in Private Equity?

Private Equity, Strategy / Caroline Hall

The Covid-19 pandemic brought about a significant shift in how we work – for some, it accelerated plans that were already underway towards a more flexible work environment; for others, it was a case of playing catch up and adapting as quickly as possible. While it would be a gross oversimplification to say that private

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The benefits of diversity in EdTech

Recruitment, Scaling Up, Strategy / Jon Evans

Diversity and inclusion are known by many difference acronyms across the business world. But, whether you know it as D&I, DEI, DEIB or something else, scaling your EdTech teams with diversity at its heart has many proven benefits, from improving internal decision-making to creating better products for your end users. What do we mean by

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Recruitment in 2022 – A year in Review

Recruitment, Business, Strategy / Jon Evans

With a recession looming and a cost of living crisis already biting, we look back at a year in recruitment.

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Recruitment and Marketing – A match made in heaven for your scale-up

Strategy, Business, Recruitment / Jon Evans

recruitment marketing is key to improving your cost, time and quality of hire. But how can recruitment and marketing work together to make the most of each other’s skills.

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What Can My Company Do To Prepare For IR35?

Recruitment, Employment law, Strategy / Caroline Hall

IR35 is coming to the private sector in April 2021, here’s how your company can prepare for the upcoming changes.

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Sustainable Recruitment In Uncertain Times

Recruitment, Strategy / Caroline Hall

During the uncertainty caused by Covid-19, you need a sustainable and agile internal recruitment function to meet the challenges of recruiting in the pandemic.

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