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Recruitment Strategy
The applicant avalanche: what AI recruitment actually changes
Too many job applicants, slower hiring. Why UK application volume has doubled, what it costs, and how to sift without losing good people.
How to Automate The Hiring Process: A Toolkit for UK Business
Published According to The Work That Works report, 3 in 4 business leaders say recruitment is a challenge and 45% of businesses are spending more than the past on recruitment. But the reality is that a lot of the time and money invested into hiring is spent on manual tasks that could be handled by […]
How SEQUAL built a stronger care team through the Hero Foundation.
Faced with 300 applicants per role, Brisbane NDIS provider SEQUAL used Hero Foundation to find quality hires with a 100% success rate. Read the case study.
How to Attract Gen Z Talent in 2026
Learn how SMEs can attract Gen Z talent with meaningful benefits, streamlined technology and a people first approach. Read on to find out more.
Hiring in 2026: Why the Old Rules Are Broken (and What to Do About It)
Hiring has changed, but most businesses haven’t. This session unpacks why the old recruitment rules no longer work and what forward-thinking organisations are doing instead to attract and secure top talent in 2026.
Government red tape risks blocking youth jobs as SMEs look to access apprenticeship scheme
February 9, 2026: New Employment Hero research finds 73% of SME leaders intend to leverage new Government apprenticeship schemes following the Autumn Budget; However, nearly half (43%) say the Government’s administrative system to apply is a barrier to hiring.
How Apprenticeships Help SMEs Hire Responsibly and Build Skills
Traditional hiring isn’t working. Discover how apprenticeships can bridge skill gaps, boost retention and transform your recruitment strategy.
A UK Employers Guide to Building a Candidate Pipeline
Published The traditional approach to hiring; you know the drill, write and post a job advert and hope to attract the right people, just doesn’t cut it anymore. According to our Work That Works report, 3 in 4 business leaders say recruitment is a challenge and this is no surprise in today’s competitive job market. […]
Advantages and Disadvantages of Internal Recruitment
Discover the pros and cons of internal recruitment in the UK. Learn how hiring internally can save costs, boost morale, and when it might limit your talent pool.
Internal vs External Recruitment: Which Hiring Strategy Is Right for Your Business?
Learn the pros and cons of internal vs external recruitment. Compare costs, speed, and cultural fit to decide the best approach for your UK business.
Summer jobs sizzle out as wages heat up
Summer hiring slowed to 2.7% growth while wages heated up. Gen Z saw the biggest pay jump at 5.6% as UK businesses battle rising labour costs.
Two consecutive months of job losses following Budget
5 January 2025 – SME employment shrank again in Dec (-0.1%), marking two months of losses. Full-time roles fell 0.8% in Q4 as the Budget hits hiring early.
Employment shrinks by 0.4% in February as SMEs prepare for new costs
17 March 2025 – Employment for 18-24 year olds fell 1.8% in February. Overall employment shrank 0.4% as SMEs brace for minimum wage changes and tax hikes.
London’s SME job growth slumps to 0.7% as capital trails behind regional recovery
10 June 2025 – London SME job growth hit just 0.7% in May, trailing the national average. The capital recorded the slowest wage growth as the North surged ahead.
Employment Hero November data reveals small businesses are hiring again – but recovery is fractured across the UK
12 December 2025 – SMEs grew employment 1.7% in November, but the recovery is fractured. The East surged 12.1% while The North shrank, creating a divided labour market.
