Author Archive for: kerry

Skills-Based Hiring: Why What You Can Do Matters More Than Where You Studied.

The job market is changing fast, and relying solely on degrees to judge a candidate’s potential is quickly becoming outdated. More and more companies are turning to skills-based hiring—an approach that focuses on what a person can actually do rather than just where they went to school. Why Skills-Based Hiring is Catching On Finding the Right Talent Faster Many industries

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Cannes Do 2025

We had another lovely end to the week from Professional Liverpool at the brilliant Cannes Do 2025 at the fab Titanic Hotel and Rum Warehouse 😍🙌 Top job to the Professional Liverpool Team Phil AdamsKeri StanistreetLeon McCowanHannah CharnockJulie Campbell panel members Ian Ford& Remi Smith Thankyou 🙏🏻 for the kind invite Eva Ragoo and lovely to meet some new faces

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Do you see the importance of values?

We are always stressing the importance of values in a business when it comes to hiring and retaining top talent. I know, we may sound like a broken record, but hear us out. When a business truly cares about its staff and lives by its values, it’s a recipe for success. 🌟 This week, we had the pleasure of meeting

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Finance Leaders Panel Event

What an incredible finance leaders panel event hosted by MHA Liverpool this morning! Held at the stunning Shakespeare North Playhouse, the event provided a wealth of insights for businesses seeking to expand into European and International markets. The panel featured an honest and open conversation from Jonathan Main and James Smith, who shared invaluable advice on navigating the challenges, potential

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Bell Lamb & Joynson Foundation Launch

What a wonderful morning at the Malmaison Liverpool supporting the launch of The Bell Lamb & Joynson Foundation 💙 Lovely to see you giving back Mike Leeman to your local communities and making a difference. Suzanne Daley & Michelle Houghton MAAT ILFM (dip) what an honour for you both being trustees of your amazing foundation. For our connections find out

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A Great BIG Thankyou

A great BIG thankyou 🙏🏻 to Laura Cartwright & Martha Clayton from Bell Lamb & Joynson Solicitors for the invite to the Ladies Networking Lunch yesterday at Hawksmoor Liverpool. Networking events like these are such a fantastic way to strengthen existing relationships, gain new perspectives, and build connections with others outside your usual circles. It’s always inspiring to hear about

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A wonderful impromptu lunch!

What a lovely impromptu lunch today with BOLD B2B– a big thankyou 🙏🏻🧡 to Kerri McKenna & Emma Lavery fitting our very own Kerry Swift – Specialist Recruiter in at short notice this morning. Such a wonderful lunch celebrating so many kick ass 💪🏻 women in our amazing #Liverpool business community. Yummy lunch from Gino D’Acampo Worldwide Restaurants ltd in

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Did you wake up with that post budget hangover ?

This morning, we joined Liverpool Finance Leaders at the Budget Update Event hosted by MHA at the stunning Shakespeare North Playhouse. With experts Michael Spencer and Carolyn O’Shea leading the session, it was packed with clarity and insights on the latest financial changes impacting businesses in the #AutumnBudget2024. Top Takeaways: 📊 Clear, actionable illustrations of the changes ahead, especially for

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Strategies to Keep Top Talent in Your Business.

Staff retention has become a crucial aspect of business strategy across the UK, especially in an environment marked by rising competition, labour shortages and evolving workplace expectations. High turnover rates not only cost businesses in terms of recruitment and training but also lead to losses in productivity, knowledge, and overall morale. Retaining top talent is no longer a reactive response

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How to Deal with a Counteroffer

Counteroffers are a common phenomenon in the workplace. Employees may receive them from their current employer when they consider leaving for a new opportunity, or from potential employers as they negotiate their next career move. While counteroffers can appear to be an effective short-term solution to employee retention, they can also introduce complications that both the employer and the employee

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