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​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? 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? 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? 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...

​Receiving a job offer after a long application and interview process can feel like a significant victory, but it is important to take the time to evaluate aspects of the offer to make sure your acceptance is an educated decision which is taking your career in the right direction.   When working in industries where skilled candidates are in high demand, such as the technolog...

​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...

​GettApp’s 2017 Recruitment Strategies report discovered that the biggest challenge for hiring managers is a shortage of skilled candidates. If you are advertising for jobs which require wide-reaching technical skill sets, an advanced degree or a significant amount of experience, you may end up with an empty inbox.  A better approach for recruiters is to look beyond the cont...

​Rejecting candidates is any hiring manager’s least favourite part of the recruitment cycle. No-one wants to be the bearer of bad news and most employers want to tick off the task as fast as possible, but there is a lot of value to gain from taking the time to provide informed feedback and personalized communication, both over the phone and on email.   A candidate who has ha...

​An employer’s worst nightmare is getting a surprise resignation from a high-performing ‘Rock Star’ employee who will be tough to replace.   Research from recruiter Robert Half has found that 58% of senior managers across finance, tech, legal and marketing will extend a counter-offer to leaving employees to keep them from moving to another role and continue adding value to t...

​If you are a top professional in your field, securing a new role can be the easy part of moving ahead in your career. The tough part comes when resigning from your current role, If you loved or hated the position, it can be a hard experience to go through, and emotions will be running high.  If the process of resigning from your current role is managed badly, it can have a ...