Media

What makes a great recruiter? There are many styles and personalities out there suitable for every jobseeker. Recruiters should always act as advocates for professionals trying to advance their careers, but for members of the LGBTQ+ community recruiters can play an even more essential role – being a career ally.Why do LGBTQ+ professionals need career allies?While great progr...

​​Many of us are working in a virtual office these days. For professionals, that might mean more time in front of the camera than you signed up for. Even those who usually have the verve and stamina to withstand back-to-back meetings may experience video call fatigue.Why the video call fatigue?Evolving from social animals, most human communication is non-verbal. In face-to-f...

What is Juneteenth?Today, June 19, is a beloved day in African American History – most commonly known as Juneteenth, it is also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, and “Cel-Liberation” Day. Juneteenth commemorates the abolishment of slavery in US and has been celebrated by African Americans since the 1800's. On June 19, 1865, Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston,...

The majority of workers want their employer to encourage more working from home after the Covid-19 public health crisis has passed, according to our latest research. In a poll of 5,200 global professionals, 78% say that they would like their employer to encourage more working from home. Key findings include:Over three-quarters of workers want their employer to encourage more...

​The Phaidon International group, a global specialist recruitment leader, is proud to announce that we have reached a significant milestone: 500,000 LinkedIn followers across our portfolio of brands. Over the last twelve months, we have increased our following across six LinkedIn company pages by 69% through connecting specialists with engaging content about their industry.O...

​CW: This article contains discusses a fatal accident.Imagine this scenario. A father and his son are driving along the winding roads of the Wallowa Mountains in Oregon. Dark storm clouds roll overhead and the southwestern wind shifts suddenly northwards—increasing to 90mph. A towering spruce gives way at the road side and topples with a great whack onto the asphalt. The fat...

What role can recruitment play in creating a gender-balanced workforce? Samantha Turek, Talent Acquisition Consultant for Phaidon International, shares her thoughts for International Women's Day 2020.​The 2020 International Women’s Day theme is that an equal world is an enabled world. What does that mean to you and the clients you work with? It means creating a stronger and ...

​​What role can recruitment play in creating a gender-balanced workforce? Alexis Colombini, Talent Acquisition Partner for Phaidon International, shares her thoughts for International Women's Day 2020.The 2020 International Women’s Day theme is that an equal world is an enabled world. What does that mean to you and the clients you work with? Focusing on entry-level candidate...

​What role can recruitment play in creating a gender-balanced workforce? Abigail Sawden, Human Resources Business Partner for Phaidon International, US, shares her thoughts for International Women's Day 2020.The 2020 International Women’s Day theme is that an equal world is an enabled world. What does that mean to you and the clients you work with? Each for Equal is about re...

​What role can recruitment play in creating a gender-balanced workforce? Jamie Costello, VP - Preferred Partnership Program for Phaidon International, shares her thoughts for International Women's Day 2020.The 2020 International Women’s Day theme is that an equal world is an enabled world. What does that mean to you and the clients you work with? Equal and Enabled means bein...

What role can recruitment play in creating a gender-balanced workforce? Kennedy Stewart, AVP - Strategic Client Advisor for Phaidon International, shares her thoughts for International Women's Day 2020.The 2020 International Women’s Day theme is that an equal world is an enabled world. What does that mean to you and the clients you work with? To me a equal world is an enabl...

What role can recruitment play in creating a gender-balanced workforce? Allison Idarraga, SVP - Client Relations and Business Development for Phaidon International, shares her thoughts for International Women's Day 2020.The 2020 International Women’s Day theme is that an equal world is an enabled world. What does that mean to you and the clients you work with? Most of my cli...

​“We’ll match what they’re offering.” It’s a moment that can catch you off guard. You’ve done the difficult bit, after all. You’ve survived marathon interview rounds, had your experience and expertise challenged, and come out on top – success, you’ve been offered the job! The only thing left to do was to rip off the band-aid and hand in your resignation. Unfortunately, your ...

​For a second-year running, Phaidon International has been listed in The Sunday Times HSBC International Track 200, which ranks Britain's mid-market companies with the fastest-growing international sales. The award recognizes another remarkable year of success and growth for Phaidon International as we rise from 152 to 64 on the list. The announcement was published in The Su...

Our very own Matt Monaghan is tackling an enormous challenge, all in the name of charity. This June, he will be running and trekking through 230km of thick jungle to raise money for RSBC – an amazing charity that supports blind children and their families. Hopefully, he will emerge in one piece for a hero’s welcome back at Phaidon International HQ. Read on to discover his st...

What is Blue Monday? Blue Monday is recognized as the most depressing day of the year. Several different factors can contribute to this, from the colder weather sweeping across many areas of the US, to the lack of festive spirit after the holidays. These factors can lead to a decrease in motivation and overall lower productivity at work. Dreary weather can be one main contr...

​The business case for gender diversity is stronger than ever, but many companies are struggling to ensure women are fairly represented in top management. At Phaidon International, we believe that a truly meritocratic workforce values talent from all backgrounds and that organisations flourish when they embrace diversity. Increasingly, the evidence mounts that gender diversi...

​A salary is more than a monthly number on your bank statement. It is compensation for your hard work and dedication, and it shows your perceived worth and value to your company. Depending on your industry, skills, location and experience, you may be currently undervalued compared to your co-workers and competitors.   The best way of knowing your value as an employee is disc...

​Reaching the end of a long recruitment cycle where interviews are finished and everyone has agreed on the best candidate can feel like a relief, but the hard part isn’t over yet!  In an ideal world, your candidate will give you an enthusiastic acceptance, but when hiring for a skilled role in a busy job market, it is likely you may face a period of salary negotiation. You d...

​No matter how experienced and confident someone is, the first day in a new role is always going to be pretty overwhelming, and the pressure is on to make those all-important positive first impressions.  The first day is often a rush of information and ‘learning the ropes’ while trying to get to know both know the new boss and learn a lot of names at the same time. It can be...