Will Gardner

All I hear about at the moment is that AI is going to take over everything. As AI continues its transformative journey across industries, the recruitment sector is at a crossroads. While technology can streamline processes and provide data-driven insights, there are essential human elements that no algorithm can replace. Building genuine rapport with candidates and clients is at the heart of effective recruitment. It's the ability to read between the lines, understand aspirations, and make connections that go beyond resumes and job descriptions. The art of screening candidates is more than just ticking boxes. It's about recognising potential, aligning values, ensuring cultural fit, and selling a role or client to them, all of which require human intuition and empathy. While chatbots and AI tools offer convenience, a certain depth of personal conversation is irreplaceable. Candidates are looking more than just roles. They want understanding, guidance, and a sense of belonging that only another human can truly provide. In a world where technology is ever-evolving, the human touch remains crucial in crafting meaningful employment relationships. Good recruiters will embrace AI to streamline the process but the ones that will succeed in this are the ones that stay human. aspexx. #futuresdesigned #AI #recruitment #experience

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"I'd rather interview 50 people and not hire anyone than hire the wrong person. A players hire A players; B players hire C players." — Jeff Bezos Firstly, if you're interviewing 50 candidates before finding your A player, it's time to re-evaluate your talent acquisition strategy — or your choice of hiring partner. That aside, Bezos’ point is clear: hiring top-tier talent is non-negotiable. He believes that exceptional individuals seek environments where they can work alongside others who match their standards. Compromising on hiring standards risks a gradual decline in team quality - one that’s difficult and costly to reverse. Sourcing is where hiring standards are established and the quality of your shortlist often determines the strength of your final hire. Obviously if your candidate slate includes five, fully qualified and high-calibre professionals, the odds of landing someone who can immediately elevate your business are high. But if there's only one true A player, the risk of missing out on them and settling increases dramatically. That often results in a hire that costs more than they contribute — both financially and culturally. Attracting multiple A players requires more than just ads or cold outreach. It demands a relationship-driven strategy and a partner with already established credibility and deep connections within your niche. This is especially true in the Life Science strategy consulting space, where trust, reputation, relationships and deep industry knowledge drive hiring success. Partnering with a talent partner who is embedded in the sector — and knows where the genuine top talent resides — can be the difference between making a transformative hire and a costly mistake. If you’re looking to attract true A players in Life Science strategy consulting, let’s connect. c.donald@krs-associates.com KRS-Associates

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An update on UK hiring trends. We're seeing some significant changes in the UK job market. The latest figures tell an interesting story, job postings across the UK are sitting 13% below pre-pandemic levels, with a 23% drop compared to last year. But despite these numbers, our unemployment rate is holding steady at 4.3%, and we're actually seeing wage growth for new hires at 6.7%, which is higher than many other countries. The impact isn't uniform across all sectors. While tech and professional services have seen the biggest changes, we're also noticing significant shifts in hospitality and retail. It's creating a really unique situation in our job market. I'm sharing this because whether you're hiring or job hunting, understanding these trends is crucial for making informed decisions. What changes are you seeing in your industry? #UKJobs #Recruitment #EmploymentTrends #Economy

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