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Age discrimination in hiring hurts us all

Salt’s APAC CEO Jacqui Barratt shares her thoughts on the perception of age and years of experience. I felt compelled to share my thoughts on age with you after talking to many candidates at both ends of the spectrum who are being actively discriminated against. All the research tells us that diverse teams and organisations…

What motorsports can teach us about mindfulness

Recently we announced that we will be supporting McKenzy Cresswell as he launches his F4 career at the age of 15. When learning to be a driver, there is a lot of preparation that goes into it. You need to make sure that your mind is trained, and mindfulness is a technique that is used…

Introducing Jim Barry, Senior Consultant, Creative, London

My universe is…. Freelance Creative!  A little bit about me: I’ve worked in recruitment for 3 years now, primarily with creative agencies and brands in the sports and entertainment space. I cover roles across design, motion, copywriting and digital and I’m lucky enough to have a brilliant network of freelancers, from talented Juniors to established…

Top tips on how to kickstart your eCommerce career in 2021

Counter-offers are on the rise — 4 things to think about on whether it’s the right tactic for you!

Salt’s APAC CEO Jacqui Barratt shares her thoughts on counter-offers and whether it’s the right move for you. Recruitment costs time, productivity and financially — whether you manage this internally or utilise external expertise, so it’s natural when that resignation hits your desk to have an immediate desire to consider the counter-offer! Tail spinning into…

What does the digital skills gap mean for young people?

Universities and schools were shut, there was nowhere to go, nothing to do. Companies were pausing hiring and those who were hiring were looking for people with years of experience to help them pull through the pandemic. Last year, as companies focused on survival and growth, two clear employment realities were hitting – there is…

Interview: Lateesha Osbourne, The Diversity Trust on how to encourage conversations about race at work and attract diverse talent

The global pandemic and the unlawful death of George Floyd last year triggered a change in diversity, equality and inclusion conversations in the workplace, changing the focus to race. In this interview, we speak to Lateesha Osbourne about how the Black Lives Matter protests changed the conversation around race and equality in the workplace, what…

The importance of a good job spec 

Blog post by Jade Watson, Senior Principal Consultant, London We always talk about the importance of a good CV, but rarely about job descriptions, which I believe are equally as important. Granted, the job market is pretty slow right now but that will change and at that point, how are you going to make sure…

Essential advice on hiring a freelance web developer

There are many benefits to hiring a freelancer, but they depend on your type of company, the resources you have in-house and your budget. In some cases, hiring a freelance web developer may allow you to save costs depending on your type of website and how complicated your web development needs are.

Companies will need to embrace flexibility to attract digital talent

Candidates looking for a new job have changed their priorities when it comes to “non-negotiables” in a job offer. Hiring companies need to listen in order to attract and retain digital talent. We recently surveyed our networks and 54% of people out of 248 said their priorities have ‘changed massively’ compared to pre-Covid, with 38%…

Interview: Ruby Kite on how to know if an employer is diverse and inclusive

For many job seekers, it is important that they join a business that shares the same values as them. But how can you determine whether or not the company you are applying for is a diverse and inclusive employer? In this interview, we speak to Ruby Kite, Talent, People and Culture Manager at award-winning PR…

Ian Smith, Director of Ecommerce & Marketing at Urban Outfitters on trends and standing out

Salt’s Principal Consultant, Jade Watson, specialises in Ecommerce recruitment and runs an Ecommerce interview series where she speaks with leaders to hear their insights into the industry. For the latest instalment, she interviewed Ian Smith, Director of Ecommerce and Marketing at Urban Outfitters, who discussed getting into Ecommerce, his career journey, and trends in the…