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.

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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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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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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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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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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12th April 2022

How an Employer Branding Strategy Can Help You Secure the Best Talent

Employees today want to know more about your organisation before they join than ever before. They are motivated by aspects that extend far beyond financial remuneration. Given that 86% of workers would not apply to work for a company with

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7th April 2022

Talent Acquisition: How to Find the Best Fit for Your Business

Talent acquisition can bring huge benefits to a business, yet many firms are still basing their hiring efforts on traditional recruitment methods. It’s important to realise that talent acquisition is not a buzz-phrase that’s going to come and go like

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1st April 2022

Managing Autistic Employees: Tips, Understanding and Benefits

Many people on the autistic spectrum have skill-sets that make them an asset to any business. Furthermore, hiring autistic people can help cement a more open workplace culture that can be enriching for all parties involved. Managing autistic employees may

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29th March 2022

Managing ADHD in the Workplace: Strategies for Success

Those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can face challenges when it comes to concentration, making deadlines and compulsive decision-making. They can also demonstrate amazing creativity, out-of-the-box thinking and great attention to detail. More and more companies are realising the

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23rd March 2022

What Are the Benefits of Neurodiversity for Employers?

The benefits of neurodiversity have helped all of us over time. Most of us will have neurodiverse friends or colleagues, even if we’re unaware of it. Some of the greatest inventions the world has seen have come from the minds

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17th March 2022

Neurodivergent Communication: How to Improve your Interpersonal Skills

It’s estimated that over 15% of people in the UK are neurodivergent. Working with such employees usually comes with a specific set of challenges, especially if your current workforce is dominated by neurotypical people. Neurodivergent communication is one area that

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11th March 2022

Refining Your Talent Acquisition Strategy to Find the Best Employees

It’s simple – employees make or break a business. If you’re looking for long-term success in your field, sourcing, hiring and retaining the best talent is essential. And this means having an in-depth talent acquisition strategy. Such a strategy is

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