The work environment is shifting. In many fields, having a degree is no longer the golden ticket to a job. More employers are prioritizing skills over...

The 2024 harvest in UK was widely known as being one of the worst harvests in 20 years, it presented a unique set of challenges, mirroring a trend see...

2025 is shaping up to be the year of career transformation for many UK workers. According to a recent survey by Indeed Flex, nearly one-third of Brits...

We are very pleased to announce that our MD Mandy Purdie has been invited to become a trustee with Eastbourne Education Business Partnership. Eastbour...

From Vine to Wine Raise a Glass (of English Wine) to Celebrate: Why English Wine Week Matters Wine lovers, rejoice! English Wine Week is upon us, a gl...

The recruitment landscape in England is a patchwork of diverse needs, and East Sussex presents a fascinating case study. Unlike many regions dominated...

East Sussex boasts a vibrant economy, attracting businesses seeking skilled professionals. However, recruitment can be a challenge, especially for com...

East Sussex’s vibrant hospitality scene offers a perfect blend of charm and dynamism. From the bustling seaside resorts of Brighton and Eastbour...

East Sussex’s vibrant tapestry of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) fosters a dynamic business environment. However, these companies oft...

East Sussex’s dynamic business landscape demands a strategic approach to recruitment. Psychometric assessments can be a valuable tool in your ar...

We are proud to become silver partners of St.Wilfrids Hospice based in Eastbourne, a charity which is very close to all our hearts and one that we are...

Are you a food production manager pulling your hair out trying to find top talent? You’re not alone. Across the county, from the bustling factor...

Feeling the pinch of a nationwide engineering skills shortage closer to home in East Sussex? You’re not alone. From the bustling tech scene of B...

Headlines : Permanent placements fall sharply, but temp billings rise, starting salaries and wages both increase at quicker rates, supply of labour co...

The National Minimum Wage is set to increase in April 2024 to £11.44 per hour for workers over the age of 21, this is a hugely important development...

We take our business very seriously and by that I mean we categorically want to do the best job we can in the most professional way for our clients an...

To celebrate the end of Harvest 23 we will be doing a selection of posts to celebrate a successful harvest season and to acknowledge the hard work and...

Are you a recent school or college graduate ready to take your first steps into the professional world? Even if you’re unsure about your career...

As Halloween approaches, the chill in the air and the rustling of leaves can send shivers down our spines. But what’s truly terrifying isn’...

“Good people are the difference between success and failure.” – If you take a look at our homepage this is one of the first sentences you’ll r...

If you’re an employer, then you know the struggles of hiring new employees. The endless CV scouring, the repetitive interviews, and just the complet...

Let’s get this right, your CV is a marketing document. It’s not a dry collection of historical facts. It’s one and only job is to create suf...

A four-day working week? Sign us up right now! On the surface, it’s a unicorn for employees while striking fear into the heart of employers. Working...

With hybrid working opening employers up to a wider candidate pool, it’s more important than ever that employees – at all levels of seniority...

Oh, the remote world of working. The virtual arena has forever changed our hiring outlook. From Microsoft Teams and Google Video to Zoom and everythin...

Take a gander at our new look, complete with website, blog and all the trimmings. If you haven’t been paying attention, a lot has changed over the p...

Back in 2015 Our Head-hunter, Martin Ellis, discussed the changes in the job market and predicted that in an industry lacking skilled candidates, cand...

In today’s ever-changing world, keeping up with new developments in the workplace is crucial. Mandy Purdie, Managing Director of Recruitment Sou...

Are you in search of employment or preparing for an interview? While crafting your CV, it’s important to keep in mind that there are certain ess...

There’s been a lot of talk on LinkedIn about recruiters lately. Most of it, coming from those outside the industry, has been negative, leading r...

Since Covid19 came into our lives, I have (like many others) had to adapt my working lifestyle, in my case I currently work 4 days a week from home an...

We are delighted to be helping St Wilfrid’s Hospice Eastbourne during 2023 as one of our charities of choice. It takes £400 a day to pay for a hosp...

We are member so the Recruitment Employment Confederation and what does that mean to you, you may ask? It means we adhere to a very strict professiona...

Resigning from a job can be both daunting and exhilarating, especially when you’ve been offered a new position. If you’ve done it before...

In today’s world, diversity and inclusion are essential values for any workplace to function effectively. One crucial aspect of creating an incl...

As a recruitment agency, our conversation with clients often extends beyond recruitment itself. That’s always been the case, but it’s doubly so no...

Yes, you read that right – it’s not a typo. RIP is short for Retired in Post, which refers to employees who come to work every day but are...

As the school and college year draws to a close, many young people are preparing to leave education and embark on their next chapter. This can be both...

As a recruiter and talent partner we like to ensure our clients & friends are kept up to date and well informed and we find this informal sharing...

Running a business is never predictable, with ups and downs in sales and a never-ending to-do list. Sometimes, it may be tempting to hire temporary la...