Hard Work Will Get You There

Hard work will get you there

Why do some people stand out from their colleagues and their competitors? Is it natural talent or a gift for recruiting? Some-times, but more often than not it’s down to sheer hard work.

Speak to Your Clients, Not Their Voicemail

How many call backs are in your diary right now? 

Yes, I thought so!

We’ve all done it – had a conversation with a prospective client and at the end, just delighted to still be talking with them, we say “Great, thanks Brian, let’s talk again. I will diarise a call in a months time, speak to you then”

So in it goes in our diary for the same time next month. Only we don’t know whether they will be available then and as it was a “speak soon” type of agreement which they haven’t thought about either. Even then, a monthly call may be too frequent – or infrequent.

So what can we do instead? Try this:

Be on Your Tiptoes to Take Advantage of the Temp Market in 2016!

2016 is taking advantage of flexible workforce to handle the peaks and troughs of business  in the current market. Finding great temps and contract staff is the recipe for success. You need to build your store cupboard for maximum results. Here are some tips to help:

Market Knowledge is a Must!

How much do you know about your market? How up to date are you with what’s going on?  Clients and candidates will be keen to keep in touch with someone who knows the market (their market) inside out.

The easiest and most consistent ways of doing that are to;

The First Six Months – 3 Things to Consider in Your New Management Job

So you’ve secured a new management or team leader role in a new company? Now what? Before you get too comfortable, you should know that your biggest challenge still lies ahead; making the role a success.

The first six months of a new management role are critical. This is when you set the expectations for the rest of your tenure and when people will be keen to know what you have to offer.

Here are the three important things to do when starting a new management job:

4 Compelling Reasons Why Recruitment Businesses Are Outsourcing

Business is booming and the demand for staff is increasing daily. We are back to a market where, for many businesses, the candidate is king and great candidates are hard to find, hard to recruit and even harder to retain.

Even so, clients are still focussing on driving down recruitment costs. Many more are engaging with RPO’s and MSP’s and recruiters are finding that previously valued relationships have been replaced by a series of cold transactions. Some choose to walk away, whilst others are determined to keep a toe in the water, anticipating the potential for a cyclical change in strategy that will bring the client back on to a relationship based way of working again. How do you continue to supply but not invest your best recruiters time and skills for an often low return?

New Year Offer!

New Year Offer! To celebrate the new era for Lander, we are delighted to offer our clients – and welcome future clients, with a fantastic opportunity for 2013… Book during December, for any tailored in-company training with Lander Consultancy for delivery by the end of Q1 of next year, to get aMEGA 20% off! Inspire, engage, upskill – Start 2013 as you mean to go on, with a motivated, positive and skilled team. Our specialist trainers will bespoke the skills your people need to your unique approach, whether it be sales, recruitment or management development. Focussed, custom designed workshops and courses mean you get exactly what you want, exclusive to your company. “The in-company training that Fiona and her team have provided is unparalleled; Lander have created specialised training that is not only tailored to our industry but is respectful of cultural idiosyncrasies.”  Sarah Jones – Head of Operations ASIA – Antal International ASIA  Take a look at our amazing specialist Training Team     Book during December, for any exec coaching or consultancy for delivery by the end of Q1 of next year, to benefit from 10% discount! Mentor, guide, advise – Get your strategy right from the onset by consulting with the experts from our Consultancy Team. Whether for exec coaching for individual personal development or working with the senior management team, these top connoisseurs of the recruitment sector will make a palpable difference to your business. “Over the last few months I have engaged Fiona for some executive coaching sessions. From the very first meeting, it was clear how extremely privileged I would be, drawing from her wealth of experience and knowledge. I am already starting to see how they will be significant in enhancing my skills in a Global operational capacity.” Lisa Webb – Global Operations Director – Ikas International Take a look at the preeminent experts in our Consultancy Team What should I do next?  Book now! Call +44 (0) 208 1232829 or +44 (0) 7980 444687 emailfiona@landerassociates.co.uk