Thoughts, scribbles
and chatter

Candidates! Here’s how to navigate the ‘new normal’ of recruitment

While lockdown restrictions are finally lifting, the pandemic is likely to have a lasting impact on our economy and on the way we do…

How to overcome recruitment challenges as you scale up

When a startup achieves product-market fit, they usually look to scale up and grow their team by attracting and hiring top talent.

Scaling up your team doesn’t need to mean scaling up your stress.

So, you’re a start-up, and you’ve just received that all-important funding which has unlocked a whole new world of potential. Now you’re…

Why Germany’s tech scene is ‘so hot right now’

Bristol may be establishing itself as a leading tech hub, but a fierce contender has entered the ring and is ready to fight for the accolade…

UK Tech Vs Coronavirus

Healthtech is paving the way when it comes to tackling the coronavirus crisis, from breakthroughs in testing to equipping…

COVID-19: Don’t be ‘that’ guy

COVID-19, a word most of us had never heard 6 months ago, that has now impacted everybody from businesses to families alike, in some…

“The weight of the world was on my shoulders and I couldn’t see a way out”

How many other people feel like this but say nothing? It saddens me. And so, this week, to raise awareness of mental health and the help…

If you could work from home forever, would you?

Yes. Yes, I would. 100%. Comfy clothes, no make-up, no distractions (except for the hubby and two naughty Shihtzus), an extra hour …

Your Remote Hiring Tool Kit!

Here at Revoco, we’ve noticed an increase in demand from those organisations for advice on how to switch to a remote hiring process.

Lockdown careers checklist!

Yep. We can’t escape it, the news of COVID-19 now being a global pandemic and the UK teetering on the edge of full lockdown has…

The Unlimited Holiday Debate

If you were going to give a run-through of the ultimate workplace perks, unlimited holiday allowance would get a mention.

Has your boss got your back?

The countdown to the Rugby World Cup final is on, and I can’t bloody wait. After England’s performance in the semi-final, emotions are…

IR35….what everyone seems to be talking about!

We’re all aware of it, we’re all talking about it, and if we’re honest, we’re probably all confused by it! After attending 43 workshops…

Looking for the perfect role? Call in the specialists

I’ve been in recruitment for more than *gulps* 20 years, and a huge amount has changed in that time. We used to put job ads in papers…

Can tech help with a 26-mile slog?

When I tell people I love running marathons, the reaction is always mixed, to say the least. When I started training for…

Would in-gym advertising put you off your workout?

Why does anyone go to the gym? To get fit? Lose weight? Reduce stress? Make friends? Whatever your motivation, I’m guessing…

Wallets rejoice – the paper receipt is dead (almost)!

I diligently sort my recycling each week and can’t remember the last time I needed to print something out. Yet, still my wallet gets…

If you make it to the end of this sentence then your attention span is quite good

An app that improves your concentration span? It sounds too good to be true…. Nonetheless, the boffins have declared it…

Can depression sufferers survive, or even thrive, in a fast paced sales environment?

I was recently caught by surprise when in a monthly business review one of my staff quoted “depression” as the reason for…

‘Don’t panic, Mr Mainwaring!’ Why you shouldn’t ignore cultural fit

Would you turn down a candidate for being a poor cultural fit if they possessed the skills to help you grow your businesses?

Let me make this perfectly clear…

Most of us will have bombed in a job interview at some point in our lives. I know I have. But interviews are a two-way street…

Should technology have access to our memories?

We’re all making memories all the time – some good, some not so good. They make us who we are.

Love it or hate it, Facebook is taking AI seriously

I often hear business leaders dropping the words ‘artificial intelligence’ (AI) into conversation, but I wonder how…

Tech isn’t all Black Mirror – it does some good too

The Facebook scandal, fake news, the Google walkout… tech seems to be making headlines for all the wrong reasons…

Tech’s diversity problem – how worried should we be?

Here’s a question for you. Why is it that companies like Google or Facebook can revolutionise modern life, but still struggle…

‘It’s not you, it’s me…’ The lack of meaningful feedback is frustrating the f••• …

The worst thing about dating is the rejection. Thankfully, I’m a happily married woman now so I don’t have to put up with being ‘ghosted’…

High street of the future – I’m ready for you!

Hands up, who enjoys shopping? And by ‘enjoy’ I mean, categorically, hand-on-heart, you look forward to hitting the high…

Love is in the air….but is it in the Office?

With Valentine’s day here, chocolates and flowers cluttering every available shopping aisle that you walk down and every man, woman…

Why I’m not a morning person – and never will be!

I’d love to say I relish my alarm going off at 7am. It would be great to jump out of bed and do yoga before work.

Keep your friends close and your enemies closer….

Not all collaborations are equal. Sometimes two of the most unlikely bedfellows come together and make sweet, sweet music.

Game face at the ready? You’re going to need it!

Science tells us that smiling makes us more attractive, look younger and feel good about ourselves. That’s certainly put a smile…

Take the tape off your webcam. I’m a tech recruiter and I like to expose myself!

At some point, you’ve probably sat in front of your webcam in a state of undress. I know I have! It’s nothing to be ashamed about…

Never mind Brexit, what about my data?!

Someone once told me: if you’ve nothing to hide, you’ve nothing to fear. What a load of crap. I’ve nothing to hide, but everything to fear.

Virtually the best workout you’ll ever have

Fitness: you either love it or hate it. Unfortunately, there doesn’t seem to be much in the middle.

The future of recruitment is giving me nightmares

We’ve all seen the video I’m referring to in which Professor Robert Kelly shows himself to be the ultra-professional in the face of complete…

The impact of AI and ML on tech trends and the knock-on effect for workforces

We’ve all read those sensationalist headlines about artificial intelligence (AI) leaving many of us destitute, having robbed us of our jobs…

Is video interviewing the death of the CV?

Anybody who’s ever worked with us will know that we’re big advocates of video interviewing. It allows us to gain key insights on candidates…

Three attitude shifts for using data efficiently

Nowadays, retailers have access to a seemingly endless stream of data on everything from shopping behaviour to website performance…

Four top trends in ERP software

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software is benefiting companies across all sectors, though retail remains one of its largest users.

Perm recruitment – not a sprint, but a marathon

If you’re like us, you’ve tried to hit 2018 running. But as anyone who’s seen a few Januarys come and go will understand…

How developers can tackle machine learning to get ahead

Machine Learning or ML is fast becoming the buzzword of our time, but why are so many developers falling short when it comes to…

Why Bristol beats London for tech talent

Today’s top tech talent is starting to wake up to the fact that the streets of London are not the only ones in the country paved in golden…

Recruitment lessons from an ex-rockstar

If a business is putting its cash into the hands of a recruitment agency, it’s safe to say they want a rockstar consultant and not a one-hit wonder.

3 key reasons why recruitment needs a reviews website

The review culture permeates every industry in 2017. Guests are able to rate food and hospitality companies. Home owners are able…

Why measuring the candidate journey makes common and commercial sense

The cost of a poor hire ranges from £8,000 up to £50,000, depending on what research you read. Whichever figure you think best applies to…

Gen Z: recruiting the next generation

Honing your recruitment strategy to attract the juiciest talent in the millennial demographic might be old news to you by now. But this is…

Employer reputation: How can you improve yours?

When you’re offered a job, there’s more to consider than just the salary and benefits. The decision is also about what it’s like to work…

Thoughts, scribbles and chatter

Thoughts, scribbles
and chatter