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What should a recruitment agency really be doing for you?

A good agency learns your business, shortlists properly, tells you the truth about the market, and stays involved after the hire. This blog explains what you should expect.

Why the best hiring managers look beyond the CV

Bad hires fail because no one checked whether they'd actually fit the way your business works. Here's what's going wrong in the process and what to do about it.

How do you know if you need to hire, or just hire differently?

Before you add another salary to the payroll, here’s how to work out whether the work is permanent, or just feels urgent right now.

How to avoid high recruitment costs as an SME

How rushed hiring decisions quietly push recruitment costs far beyond budget and what SMEs can do to avoid it.

How Jobwise helped a receptionist secure a permanent dealership role in two weeks

After getting nowhere on job boards, Jobwise placed the candidate in a two-week dealership reception temp, resulting in a permanent offer.

How to keep business running smoothly into the New Year

January often hits harder than December, with staggered returns, backlogs, and pressure for instant momentum. A little planning now, getting clear on priorities, capacity, and cover can stop week one becoming nonstop firefighting.

How will the Employment Rights Bill 2026 affect your business?

We hosted a seminar with Peach Law to help local employers understand and prepare for the Employment Rights Bill 2026 and strengthened anti-sexual harassment duties.

Do temps stay? A guide for employers

Temporary doesn’t mean short-lived: here’s why Jobwise temps often become long-term, dependable team members and how employers can boost retention through clearer expectations and temp-to-perm pathways.

November hiring surge: how to secure the best talent before year-end

Discover why the smartest companies hire before year-end - securing top talent now for a stronger start to 2026.

How SMEs can avoid costly hiring mistakes

Hiring mistakes hurt more than budgets, they impact culture and progress. At Jobwise, we help you hire right by understanding your business and finding people who truly fit.

Becoming comfortable at being uncomfortable

Can you imagine going to the gym first thing in the morning, doing a full workout, then spending the day in work? Nah me neither. I’ve tried it, and it didn’t last longer than one or two attempts.

How to stay safe from scammers

Recruitment scams are on the rise, and it is essential to stay vigilant.

To show or not to show, that is the question – Should your Covid vaccine status be on your CV?

In my role as Marketing Manager for Jobwise I often get sent CV’s via our website

How to prep for an interview, both virtual and in person

Job interviews are nerve-wracking no matter how they take place, but virtual interviews are especially daunting.