Passive candidates represent a key talent not to be missed

2015 is already proving to be a competitive year for recruiters faced with skills shortages and a high demand for quality hires from companies. We will continue to witness a big shift towards closing the gap between active and passive candidates; a key talent pool not to be missed.

In today’s global market, passive candidates, meaning those not actively seeking employment opportunities, represents two thirds of the population.  A recent survey confirmed that on LinkedIn 45 % of these passive candidates would be open to talking to a recruiter about new job leads yet this remains a hugely untapped talent pool with only 61 % of companies actively recruiting passive candidates.

Our recruitment strategy capitalises on this by looking to acquire top talent, whether active or passive using social media to build strong relationships with top talent regardless of current job status making the potential recruitment process timely and efficient and providing the client with best “cultural fit”.

To discuss how we can help please call 01423 704154 or email enquiries@macallam.com

The importance of becoming a “Destination Employer”

After the traditionally quieter summer months of recruitment things are now starting to pick up and gather pace. The job market and recruitment is constantly developing but are these changes being truly understood and effectively adapted to?

At Macallam, we continually challenge the recruitment landscape to keep pace with talent acquisition and understand the importance of building a "talent pool" ahead of client needs. Often the people in the job market who are actively looking are not the best or most suitable people for your vacancy. Statistics show that whilst 95% of candidates are employed 75% will always be receptive to attractive and professional propositions, so our focus is about building strong relationships and having a pre-vetted network of executives available to call upon for future hires.

Candidates are not just looking for just any new opportunity - they want the right one and Macallam assists employers in creating a positive company culture and brand identity to attract and retain top talent. Providing a winning candidate experience through positive employee engagement programmes and “selling” the clients business to the candidate can make the difference for a successful outcome and is often overlooked in the direct hiring process. 

With talent shortages ever prevailing; more and more clients understand the importance of creating a positive company culture and brand identity in order to achieve “Destination Employer” status. After all business is about people and it is the only the right talent that will help drive your business forwards.

To discuss how we can help please call 01423 704154 or email enquiries@macallam.com

Growth in the Design and Fit Out Sector

Since 2013 the Interior Design and Fit out market has bounced back and continues to grow as commercial clients look to take undertake extensive refurbishment and repair work rather than new build projects.

Despite an upturn in the economy however trends predict that at least in the medium-term trend in many sectors will be away from capital intensive new build projects towards refurbishment and fit-out, which should provide good opportunities for contractors and material suppliers.

Macallam has witnessed this growth with an increased number of Interior Design clients boosting their recruitment strategies to respond to the increasing demand of the market and looking to acquire the best leadership talent to drive their business forwards. To view some of these exciting opportunities in Design and Construction Management click here to visit our jobs page.

To discuss how we can help please call 01423 704154 or email enquiries@macallam.com