Insights.

This page is regularly updated with our thinking and insights into the talent industry, as well as a snapshot view of life inside Elements. We invite our people and our partners to collaborate and interrogate each other to keep our thinking fresh.

Recruitment 23rd September 2022

Dig Deep – Mining for Talent: Where are the Diamonds of the Tech Industry and How do you Find Them?

The current market for tech talent is a uniquely challenging one. There are reports of increased redundancies and cancelled vacancies, signalling an economic slowdown. And yet at the same time, companies are having a difficult time finding the people they

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Recruitment 12th September 2022

Take Your Talent Off the Ice: Why You Shouldn’t Freeze Your Hiring Pipeline

It seems that everywhere you look, there’s talk of economic headwinds on the horizon. The ‘R’ word – recession – is tossed about more frequently every day. And it’s certainly possible that we’re seeing a slowdown. Apart from a brief

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Recruitment 19th August 2022

How AI Might Hinder a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace

Artificial intelligence (AI) is being used in countless ways in the modern world, from self-drive cars to virtual assistants and open-source software. So it’s no surprise to see AI increasingly being employed to improve matters in the world of business.

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Recruitment 17th August 2022

How to Remove Gender Bias From Your Recruitment Process

Business leaders everywhere should be looking to recruit diverse workforces, given the overwhelmingly-positive impact, they bring to a company. However, putting this into practice can be more difficult than it may seem, and it’s often down to gender bias –

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Recruitment 10th August 2022

For Inclusive Products, Your Business Needs Gender Diversity

If anyone’s out there thinking that the issue of gender diversity in business isn’t too much of a problem, consider the following study. A 2021 World Economic Forum report estimated it will take another 135 years to achieve equality, based

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Recruitment 3rd August 2022

Converting an Economic Downturn Into an Opportunity for Hiring Top Talent

Whatever industry you’re in, during times of uncertainty it’s all too easy to de-prioritise people and hiring. But making sure your talent strategy remains a priority can contribute to businesses not only surviving the storm, but also coming out of

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Recruitment 31st May 2022

10 Neurodiversity Symptoms Every Employer Should Know

Recent estimates put the number of neurodivergent people at around 30% of the population. With more employers realising the benefits of having diverse skill-sets amongst their workforce, it’s essential that business leaders are aware of neurodiversity traits in order to

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Recruitment 26th May 2022

Why Your Business Needs to Adopt an Inclusive Recruitment Policy

Inclusive recruitment is nothing new. The Equality Act 2010 states that discrimination in the recruitment and selection of employees is illegal. However, introducing an inclusive policy is one thing, but making it work in practice is another. Let’s look at

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Recruitment 17th May 2022

Talent Management: How to Find, Develop and Retain the Best Employees

Finding, developing and retaining the best employees usually isn’t a recruitment or salary issue these days. The most successful companies are adopting talent management as part of a wider business strategy. Dedicated tactics should be employed across all stages of

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Recruitment 5th May 2022

Why Your Talent Acquisition Strategies Are Failing

Finding top talent is no easy task. Those who succeed in attracting and recruiting the best employees for their business have a marked advantage over their competitors. The alternative can be a great expense of both time and money, with

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Recruitment 28th April 2022

Diversity Hiring: How Businesses Can Reap the Benefits

Prioritising diversity in hiring is a critical business priority right now. Many business leaders already recognise the benefits a diverse workforce can bring, but have problems reaching their hiring objectives. And statistics suggest we have a long way to go

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Recruitment 22nd April 2022

Why a Neurodiverse Talent Acquisition Strategy Can Help Accelerate Business Growth

By opening up their hiring programs to neurodivergent individuals, businesses are increasing their chances of securing the best skill-sets available. Given the intended aim of talent acquisition is to hire the elite, introducing a neurodiversity strategy can be vital to

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