Entries by Yasmin

How to know it’s time to move on from your job

Making the decision to move on from your job can be really difficult, especially if you’ve been with the company for a long time. When you’ve been embedded in a role for a while, it’s hard to know when the right time is to make that leap. Even in a role that you dislike, ensuring […]

How to attract high-performing candidates – and ensure they stay

Attracting and retaining high-performing employees is essential in today’s competitive job market. With the Great Resignation (and a tightening labour market!), high-performing candidates are in demand. And to attract and retain these top-tier candidates, companies are finding they need to offer more than just a salary. Organisations must provide a compelling reason for why talent […]

Welcome to the team, Delydd!

We are thrilled to announce that we have a new starter! Delydd has joined us in the role of Recruitment Administrator. Delydd comes with a wealth of experience, with three years as a PA, followed by working as a Police Officer. From her background, Delydd has developed skills that are perfectly suited for the recruitment […]

‘Find Your Synergy’ magazine out now!

Take a look at our ‘Find your Synergy’ magazine. Its packed full of useful content to help you get more from your recruitment process, including podcasts and articles! We cover avoiding interview no-shows, how best to retain your staff, and how to achieve the best from your management team. So, grab a brew, put your […]

Meet the Synergy Team

As we recently celebrated Synergy’s fourth anniversary, we thought it would be the perfect time for you to get to know our team just that little bit better! So, here’s what we all said when it was our turn in the hot seat… Yasmin – Director & Co-Founder Q: What led you to work in […]

Is your interview process putting candidates off?

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but the power is no longer all in your hands. Gone are the days when your interview process could consist of you grilling candidates and making them jump through a gazillion hoops. We’re living through a candidate-driven market. That means there are a lot of businesses recruiting, […]

How to avoid interview no-shows

Picture the scene. After weeks of advertising, you’ve FINALLY got your candidate shortlist and have confirmed your interviews. You’ve cleared your diary, lined them up back-to-back, popped on your most charming smile – you’re ready to go.   The first interview time comes… and nobody arrives. Ouch. The same with the next. And the next. […]

Top tips on working with a recruiter

If you haven’t heard, the recruitment market has gone bonkers! There are a lot of businesses recruiting at the minute, but not enough good candidates to fill the roles – which means the competition for staff is fierce. As a result, more businesses than ever are needing to turn to recruiters to help them, some […]

How to get the best from your management team

According to a recent study, over two thirds of managers categorise themselves as ‘accidental managers’. Accidental managers are promoted based on their service record, rather than a history of people management or possessing clear leadership skills. When we recruit for most roles, we base the decision on whether we think somebody has the skillsets to […]