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Are they the Right Type of Person for this Job?

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 12:15:28 +0000

Hiring managers sometimes state that candidates are not the type of person they want to employ. It is widely known that the Interviewer looks for character attributes that reflect who they perceive themselves to be. And therein lays the problem.

The Need for Management Involvement

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:29:06 +0000

When engaging a Managed Service provider it is imperative for those within the business to understand what this actually means to them. As an RPO (Recruitment Process Outsourcing) provider, BPS has often encountered the attitude from hiring managers that when the process is outsourced they will relinquish their involvement in recruitment.

The Job Market

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 10:37:11 +0000

With everyone tightening their belts at this time, a large proportion of UK businesses are seeing their priorities change, with survival rather than growth top of the agenda. The recruitment industry has long been an effective indicator for a change in the economic climate.

Lets not make a Drama out of an Economic Crisis

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:11:50 +0000

In the current economic climate there is a lot of uncertainty, speculation and anticipation about how this will affect mainstream UK business. Certainly there will be employment casualties from the slump in the financial markets, but it will not be just bankers and estate agents who are at risk!

Quality over Quantity

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 16:01:44 +0000

We are all aware of the old adage you have to kiss a few frogs before you find your handsome prince. In recruitment terms does this always have to be the case?

RPO Technology The Tools of the Trade

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 11:19:12 +0000

Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) can be an extremely misunderstood term, however, if you break it down to its most simplified form the definition should be fairly straightforward, indeed to quote the Recruitment Process Outsourcing Association, Recruitment Process Outsourcing is when a provider acts as a company's internal recruitment function for a portion or all of its jobs. Part of this Process should include recruitment technology.

The Importance of Sponsorship in Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO)

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 12:11:19 +0000

There are many important factors that contribute to any successful RPO model.

What does your Market Message Tell the Competition?

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 16:15:35 +0000

An RPO vendor can be a useful ally when bringing your value proposition to market.

Recruiting 1 or 100 Whats the Difference?

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 14:08:56 +0000

It is frequently stated by businesses that, we dont need to rush this because we only need one person for this role.

The Nuclear Business Boom vs Nuclear Resource Pool

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 10:52:09 +0000

One of the biggest problems in the nuclear sector right now is simply a lack of people to do the work.

Does Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) have a place in a Tough Economic Climate?

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:15:19 +0000

We are all feeling the pinch at the moment, and the current media trend of referencing the credit crunch is doing little to engender confidence in the recruitment market.

Measuring successful recruitment

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 13:07:16 +0000

It is a frequent frustration to all decent recruiters when a hiring manager says the words, just show me CVs. Why? Because it typically involves vast amounts of work for little or no return and importantly is the weakest statistic to demonstrate a quality service.

The need for speed

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 15:49:12 +0000

Pace, momentum, response, action and decision. These are all words frequently quoted by agents when undertaking recruitment. Is the need for speed really that important, or is this just another instance of modern business getting perpetually faster?

Lack of Skills Major Factor in UK Recruitment and Retention Difficulties

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 17:18:10 +0000

Simon Conington responds to the following article by Claire West of Freshbusinessthinking.com

"The vast majority of British organisations (86%) are still having trouble filling vacancies in spite of talk of an economic slowdown according to the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Developments (CIPD) annual Recruitment, Retention and Turnover Survey."

5 Considerations to Reducing Risk in Outsourcing Recruitment

Fri, 09 May 2008 11:52:06 +0000

RPO, RPM, BPO...and whatever other acronyms you may have heard about outsourcing a business operation, essentially always involve a change in business management strategy. Changing strategy is a daunting prospect with an inherent amount of perceived risk. So how can a company prepare themselves adequately to hand over responsibility?

'Managing talent remains mission critical' according to a new survey from Investors In People.

Thu, 01 May 2008 16:44:46 +0000

Simon Conington responds to the following article:

'Attracting and retaining skilled workers continues to prevail as the issue giving business executives the biggest headache, a new survey has found.

The study, based on interviews with almost 5,000 business executives in 83 countries...

Recruit and retain the right talent

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:27:43 +0000

"84% of organisations struggle to recruit the right people

78% experience retention problems"

Simon Conington says "We get you great people, then make sure you hold on to them."

source * CIPD Annual Recruitment, Retention and Turnover survey 2007

Attracting and retaining top talent is key to success in economic downturn

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 17:33:41 +0000

Simon Conington responds to the following article:
http://www.PersonnelToday.com

All our clients want to hire and retain great people, so they come to us for Intelligent RPO

PRESS RELEASE - Thames Valley Economic Partnership Welcomes Recruitment and Retention Experts

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 17:31:12 +0000

Thames Valley-based firm BPS Europe has become the latest organisation to join the Thames Valley Economic Partnership (TVEP), the public-private partnership that helps maintain the area as a vibrant and dynamic business region.

Staffing for Contingency A Short Guide

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 12:14:54 +0000

In an increasingly volatile world every business, no matter what its size or sector, should be very aware of the repercussions on its revenue and status should the unthinkable happen. As an RPO business BPS is providing consulting advice to a number of organisations on how to tackle this issue - we call this Intelligent RPO.

Online recruitment is best money saver

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 09:05:29 +0000

Simon Conington responds to the following article:
http://www.personneltoday.com/articles/2008/02/29/44652/
online-recruitment-is-best-money-saver.html

Using your Website and job boards will improve the effectiveness and efficiencies of your recruitment. However there are a few traps to avoid.

Why do recruiters bother working with RPO companies?

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 18:38:05 +0000

Simon Conington responds to the following article:
Idealpeopleblog.com

This is a great debate.
It is very interesting that the debate has become more about definitions. This is one of the key reasons that BPS spent the time gaining an award from the "Plain English Society", as part of our campaign to de-jargon the world of RPO and related terminology.

Power and chemicals skills passport scheme goes ahead despite failure in other sectors

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 11:10:13 +0000

Simon Conington responds to the following article:
http://www.personneltoday.com/articles/2008/02/12/44349/
power-and-chemicals-skills-
passport-scheme-goes-ahead-despte-failure-in-other-sectors.html

What is the desired outcome that cogent is wanting to achieve by introducing Skills Passports?

From The Times Online: Keep it simple: a plain-speaking guide

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 17:36:15 +0000

"Keep it simple: a plain-speaking guide"

From the original article:
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/related_features/
recruitment_outsourcing/article1348821.ece

"There is a lot of jargon in the world of RPO. We do our best to avoid
it. We have worked hard to demystify RPO, and explain our approach
clearly and simply. We call this Intelligent RPO"

Original article posted on The Times Online

RPO (recruitment process outsourcing): When an employer outsources all or part of its recruitment to a third party

RO: RPO by another name

PSL (preferred supplier list): A list of approved providers of recruitment services prepared by an employer (or agent acting on its behalf). It is likely to be based on quality of service, price, specialism, knowledge and ability to deliver

Architects look abroad as staffing crisis deepens

Mon, 04 Feb 2008 16:18:34 +0000

Simon Conington responds to the following article
http://www.building.co.uk/story.asp?storycode=3104927&origin=bldgdailynews

The firms that responded to this survey would appear to be experiencing annual staff turnover of circa 25%. This is clearly too high...

CIPD Research

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 11:19:48 +0000

According to the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, 83% of employers struggle to attract and retain the right candidates.

Increasingly companies are adopting RPO not simply for the obvious cost savings, but also because it raises the quality of people they hire and enables them to better retain these high calibre people.

Our focus is to enable our clients to hire and retain great people, we call this Intelligent RPO.

Mike Moore on RPO

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 13:11:35 +0000

In the USA Recruitment Process Outsourcing is more widely accepted. In Mike Moores video he provides an explanation of what RPO is and then presents some examples of RCIs work...

Intelligent RPO in plain English

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 16:50:28 +0000

New marketing brochures from BPS have been awarded Plain English Campaigns Crystal Mark for clarity.

For your copy of BPSs new brochure click here or call 08448 11 29 29.

From the BBC: New nuclear plants get go-ahead

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 13:01:07 +0000

A new generation of nuclear power stations in the UK has been given formal backing by the government.

Recruitment Supply Chain Engagement carrot or stick?

Fri, 30 Nov 2007 17:34:37 +0000

Getting the most out of your suppliers is never the easiest job in the world. Whilst you may frequently ask yourself, are my suppliers performing for me?, how often do you ask yourself, am I performing for my suppliers? Herein lays the complex world of effective supply chain management.

RESOURCING IN A NUCLEAR FUTURE

Tue, 09 Oct 2007 17:39:10 +0000

Government-funded projects are notoriously unpredictable in their longevity, with changes in policies and priorities regularly causing cancellation or delay, often at an unreasonably late stage, of multi-million pound projects.

HOW LMS STAYED HIP TO GOVERNMENT CHANGES

Tue, 09 Oct 2007 17:36:51 +0000

The governments recently-introduced Home Information Pack (HIP) has become a popular talking point.

NAVIGATING RPO HOW BPS IS BUSTING THE JARGON

Tue, 09 Oct 2007 17:31:12 +0000

To many, RPO is a user-unfriendly minefield sown with jargon and acronyms.