There’s a Blackbird in the garden this afternoon, who’s learned to hover over the Sarcococca and knock off the shiny black berries. Once they’re on the ground, he rummages around …

A piece which compares recruitment with making marmalade – surely not? Well, today was marmalade making day and you know me, I don’t do one thing at a time …

“I didn’t get the job”, my heart sank and “I don’t know why” my heart sank even further. Momentarily I’m uncertain whether I’m more disappointed about the first or the second phrase …

I love a pause button (almost as much as a delete button). Today, I’m encouraging us all to spend time thinking about how we engage with our audiences. What will motivate them to engage in the conversation? And what’s the story we want to tell?

Shredding unwanted papers, a handful of mobile devices reset to factory settings and a trip to the tip – what more could a girl want?

Who doesn’t like a new year? It’s like beginning a novel or flicking through a new foodie book and trying out a new recipe. I got the Hand and Flowers Cookbook from my husband this year …

We often mean what we say at the time but when our thinking moves on, we sometimes forget to tell others that we’ve changed our view. Instead, we leave them guessing …

It’s time for the festive Masked Recruiter to get another airing. I didn’t expect that after all these years of writing about Candidate Experience, I’d still be hearing tales that would make my toes curl.

I’m a big fan of looking to the future as you know, although most CVs are written in the past tense which presents the first hurdle. I don’t subscribe to the view that we can do without CVs, but they do need a shake up!

I received some liberating advice earlier this week. A further instalment to my observations about how we work. It seems that now I need to be a foot fidget. I’m excited by the prospect. Why not join me?

I find writing so calming yet inspiring and it draws on my creativity; it’s satisfying. When I write I relax and get ideas …

Market intelligence is a vital element of successful recruitment. Market forces play a vital role in determining who is likely to be available to the organisation or business and at what cost.

Someone asked me how I’d clear a backlog of multiple vacancies recently. I wanted to respond, “with enthusiasm”, although my sense was that this might be interpreted as flippant.

The bees are sunbathing in our garden, the goldfish are hiding in the shade and it’s the beginning of another fabulous week of Summer. What’s on your “to do” list for this week?

Some of my innovative and early reflections on working and career flexibility were almost lost to the tip recently. I’ve just found some cue cards I wrote 20 years ago …

Live in the moment – how often have I written or spoken that phrase? And how often have I taken my own advice?

Candidate experience and being the best candidate, you know how to be. Both topics are never far from my thoughts – no surprises there. A recent client assignment has sharpened my focus on both even further.

Another week and fresh opportunities for us all to shine bright. If you’re anything like me, you’ll begin each week with a plan and then see where it takes you.

It’s true that connecting with nature is good for my mental health and wellbeing. I think my love of horticulture and my garden are …

I’ve been involved in several unrelated conversations recently which led me to begin thinking about recruiting young people after full-time education, in 2021 …