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When someone hands in their notice, most employers go straight into replacement mode. Job spec dusted off, recruiter briefed, handover plan drawn up, advert posted. It’s understandable, but it means exit interviews often get treated as a box ticking exercise, when they’re actually one of the few honest conversations you'll get with an employee – someone that’s leaving has nothing left to lose by telling you the truth.

Networking is one of those topics that everyone in the HR and People sector has an opinion on. Some love it, some dread it, and most of us have sat through an event wondering if a good chat over a coffee would have had more value. I wanted to share some honest thoughts on what actually makes networking worthwhile, and what might just be going through the motions.

Gain an understanding of what the UK data actually says about AI CVs, dig into what hiring managers are looking for from applications at the moment, and find out how candidates can use AI tools without undermining their own chances at getting an interview.

HR job titles have changed fast, and they no longer tell the full story. From People & Culture to AI-focused specialist roles, here’s what employers need to know before hiring HR talent in today’s market.

HR mistakes are getting more expensive. Here’s why SMEs are bringing HR in-house in 2026. As employment law tightens and risk levels rise, more UK businesses are rethinking outsourced HR in favour of in-house expertise. This blog breaks down what’s driving the shift, the real trade-off between cost and control, and what bringing HR in-house could mean for your business.

Most hiring issues don’t happen at offer stage. They happen in the first 90 days. Across Yorkshire, we’re seeing businesses make strong hires, then lose momentum during onboarding. Our free downloadable checklist will help you build a strong, repeatable onboarding process for your business.