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2020 Vision
2020 Vision It sounds strange to already be looking ahead to 2020 but for many Accounting firms, the year has flown by. Over the last 11 months, Lawson Delaney has helped hundreds of Accountants with their job searches and we are already preparing for the new year which is historically one of the busiest times…
Read MoreTrying to be Human in an Artificial World
Trying to be human in an artificial world Talent Acquisition and Technology When it comes to Talent Acquisition and winning the battle for efficiency we are in danger of losing the war. LinkedIn, SEEK, individual company Careers Pages and recruitment agencies are struggling to meet job seekers’ expectations in terms of their “recruitment experience”. Whether…
Read MoreHow Recruiters Select a Shortlist
Selecting a shortlist in hiring processes in Accounting Time and time again candidates have asked me what a shortlist is and how to ensure they are selected for one. Below I’ve outlined the process recruitment firms take to create a shortlist and how candidates can put their best foot forward and stand out from the…
Read MoreUnderstanding Unconscious Bias
Unconscious bias affects every recruitment process. With more understanding of our innate prejudices, how are we able to implement strategies to mitigate its influence on hiring decisions? What is unconscious bias? Unconscious biases are prejudices we have but are unaware of. They are mental shortcuts based on social norms and stereotypes. Biases can be based…
Read MoreStaffing Trends within Insurance Broking
Staffing Trends within Insurance Broking We have been observing a surge of movement amongst Assistant Account Executives and Account Executives in the Broker space. There are currently a high volume of Assistant Account Executive vacancies, predominantly due to internal promotion, meaning there is fierce competition for the comparatively smaller talent pool of AAE candidates available.…
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