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.

Talent Acquisition Consultancy 19th September 2023

Using Technology for Innovation: The Human Edge in a Digital Talent Acquisition Strategy

“Technology is nothing. What’s important is that you have faith in people, that they’re basically good and smart, and if you give them tools, they’ll do wonderful things with them.” Steve Jobs, Rolling Stone, 1994 In the realm of talent

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Powered By Curiosity: Using Data to Enhance the Employee Experience

“We explore because we are curious, not because we wish to develop grand views of reality or better widgets.” Brian Cox, Physicist “Quiet quitting” ‚ “productivity paranoia“, and the “Great Regret” are just some of the phrases that have been

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Elevating Your Talent Acquisition Strategy: Going Beyond the Confines of Traditional Recruitment

Not long ago, the talent acquisition (TA) function was seen as a secondary player in business operations. But as the way, where and how we work changes for good, it has become clear that TA teams hold the key to

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Why Humans Will Always Be Indispensable for Hiring Top Talent: The Limitations of AI

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become increasingly popular in recent years, and it’s easy to see why. AI can analyse massive amounts of data in seconds, identify patterns, and make predictions with impressive accuracy. It’s no wonder that many organisations are

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Embedded Talent Consultancy: The Cost-Effective Recruitment Solution for Your Business

As businesses continue to grow and expand, the need for top talent becomes increasingly important. Finding and retaining the best talent is a critical factor for success, yet many companies struggle to find the right recruitment solution. This is where

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Talent Acquisition Consultancy 30th January 2023

How To Find The Right Talent In A Candidate Heavy Market

In a candidate heavy market, where there are more job seekers than jobs available, it can be difficult to find the right talent. With so many candidates to choose from, how can you be sure that you’re making the best

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Talent Acquisition Consultancy 25th January 2023

Emerging Hiring Trends That You Should Pay Attention To

In today’s business climate, it’s more important than ever to stay up-to-date on the latest hiring trends. By paying attention to emerging trends, you can ensure that your company is ahead of the curve when it comes to attracting top

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Talent Acquisition Consultancy 19th January 2023

Why Businesses Should Reconsider Their Recruitment Model

There’s no denying it, the way businesses recruit employees has changed dramatically in recent years. With the rise of social media and online job boards, the traditional model of recruitment is no longer as effective as it once was. Consequently,

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Talent Acquisition Consultancy 29th November 2022

Succession Planning: Beat the UK Skills Shortage And Plan For The Future

Have you ever heard the saying “Fail to plan, plan to fail”? Well, it turns out that this age-old adage rings especially true for UK businesses when it comes to succession planning. As recent reports have shown, the UK is

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Talent Acquisition Consultancy 26th October 2022

How To Do More With Less: Creating A Cost-Effective Talent Pipeline During Economic Turbulence

The perennial challenge of any recruitment team in the current hiring market is how to improve recruitment services whilst battling talent shortages and rising prices. In short – how to do more with less. No one likes to waste money,

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Talent Acquisition Consultancy 18th October 2022

Increasing Gender Diversity In Business with Gender Equity

Yes, we’re talking about gender equity, not just gender equality. Because the latter can only truly be realised when efforts are made to provide the former. Business leaders making the right decision to achieve a gender diverse workforce will need

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Talent Acquisition Consultancy 13th October 2022

How Companies Can Better Support Women

The benefits of having an inclusive workforce that empowers all genders, races and lifestyle choices, have been acknowledged by business leaders globally. No matter the industry, businesses that closely resemble a broader society in their workforce tend to be more

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