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Building an AI Team from Scratch: Where to Begin

ByNick Derham 18th July 202518th July 2025 Reading Time: 5 minutes

Artificial intelligence is no longer a future concept. It is a core part of business strategy for companies across nearly every sector. But while the interest is high, many organisations…

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2025 State of Information Technology Employment Report

ByNick Derham 14th February 202524th March 2025 Reading Time: 7 minutes

The Information Technology employment landscape in 2025 is shaping up to be one of contrasts. On one hand, there’s a high demand for skills in AI and Cloud Computing. On…

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Recruitment Challenges and Hiring Trends to Watch in 2025

ByNick Derham 17th January 20257th March 2025 Reading Time: 5 minutes

Understanding the emerging 2025 hiring trends is essential to anticipate and overcome recruitment challenges. To avoid losing top talent, businesses must respond to the employees’ changing needs, understanding how new…

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How to Deal with Frustration in Recruitment

ByNick Derham 11th October 20246th November 2024 Reading Time: 4 minutes

Recruitment can be a rollercoaster for everyone involved, from hiring managers and recruiters to candidates. Recruitment is a process that can be both rewarding and, at times, incredibly frustrating for…

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What Is Candidate Engagement And Why It Should Matter To You

ByNick Derham 20th September 202425th April 2025 Reading Time: 6 minutes

These days, recruitment is all about building relationships, keeping candidates informed, and creating a positive experience throughout the hiring process, ensuring they feel valued and motivated to stay engaged. Why…

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The Relationship Between Hiring Managers and Recruitment Consultants Through the Years

ByNick Derham 13th September 202417th January 2025 Reading Time: 4 minutes

Over the past two decades, the role of the hiring manager has transformed in response to changes in technology, workplace culture, and talent acquisition strategies. As a recruitment consultant, I’ve…

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Debunking The Most Common Recruitment Myths

ByNick Derham 16th August 202424th March 2025 Reading Time: 5 minutes

“Recruiters only care about _______”. There are many misconceptions about recruiters, so it should be difficult for you to fill the gap. You might not know that the UK is…

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Top Employer Branding Mistakes Driving Away Top Talent

ByNick Derham 2nd August 202425th April 2025 Reading Time: 4 minutes

A strong employer brand is crucial for attracting and retaining the best candidates, especially in niche tech and digital roles where the demand for specialist and experienced talent outranks the…

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How Recruitment Consultants Manage in Summer When Nobody is Hiring

ByNick Derham 19th July 202425th April 2025 Reading Time: 4 minutes

While summer can be a quieter period in the recruitment industry, with many companies pausing or delaying their hiring activities, recruitment consultants aren’t left twiddling their thumbs. In fact, summer…

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Hired, Now What?

ByNick Derham 28th June 20248th January 2025 Reading Time: 4 minutes

In our 20 years at Adria Solutions, we have seen many cases where things didn’t go as planned. Welcoming a new hire into your team isn’t always a straightforward process….

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How to Use Your Listening Skills in Recruitment

ByNick Derham 21st June 20243rd January 2025 Reading Time: 4 minutes

Listening skills in recruitment are often overlooked, so when Dave and I founded Adria Solutions 20 years ago, we wanted to ensure the importance of active listening wasn’t overstated. Successful…

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What are Future-Proof Jobs and Why Does it Matter?

ByNick Derham 8th May 202425th April 2025 Reading Time: 6 minutes

The job market is constantly changing, accelerated by the dynamic nature of technological advancements. Have you ever wondered which of today’s jobs will be redundant and disappear in the future?…

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