Blogs

UK small businesses accuse HMRC of withholding vital funding

Recent report in the FT highlights the importance of working with a reputable R&D tax consultancy

What are the benefits of a retained recruitment model?

At Leonid, we work solely on a retained search basis. One question we are commonly asked is why we work this way and secondly, is it really more beneficial for the hiring company? 

How to recruit passive job seekers

If you want to hire the best people for your open roles, then you need to be reaching out to passive job seekers.

Q&A with Lamis, Leonid's first marketing intern

Lamis Nemri spent six months working with Leonid, as part of her Master's degree

Four reasons why August is a great month for job-hunting

Contrary to popular belief, August is a great month to be either recruiting or looking for a new job

Beating Imposter Syndrome

Have you ever felt like a fraud, fearing that you will be exposed as someone who doesn't deserve their accomplishments? If so, you're not alone.

‘Redefining Recruitment’ is a bold claim – so what exactly is Leonid doing to make this happen?

When new consultants join the Leonid team, they always remark on how unalike we are to their previous experiences of working in a recruitment agency environment.

Job interview coming up? Here’s 5 things you should learn about your interviewer, in advance

There’s no such thing as being over-prepared, when it comes to job interviews. This is your one opportunity to present yourself in the best possible light and make a great first impression.

Neurodiversity: what is it and how can companies embrace it?

This week is Neurodiversity Celebration Week, a worldwide initiative to challenge stereotypes and misconceptions about neurodivergent people. But what exactly do we mean by the term ‘neurodiversity’ and how can it be an asset in the workplace?

Three things which job-seekers can learn from the dating game

Today is Valentine’s Day, which has prompted us here at Leonid HQ to consider that recruitment, is, in fact, a lot like dating. In both cases, it’s all about searching for ‘the one’.

Mind your (body) language! How to avoid common online interview mistakes

Online interviews are now a standard stage in the majority of recruitment processes and while many people feel quite at ease in this once-unfamiliar form of interaction, we still see the same mistakes made.

4 clear signs that you're working with a good recruiter

Recruitment often gets a bad rep. It only takes one bad experience for people to form a rather dim view of recruitment; yet recruiters should be there to make the whole process of finding a new role easier and more enjoyable, for both the hiring company and the candidates.

New Year, New Job? Or are you better off waiting?

Only one in five people in the UK make new year’s resolutions; but many more of us see the new year as the ideal time for a fresh start.  As such, we tend to see a lot of movement on the recruitment market in January time.

Four golden rules for delivering an efficient and ethical recruitment process

Humanising the recruitment process isn’t just kinder, it’s essential for success, argues Claudia Custura

Employer Branding - is your recruiter getting it right?

When you enlist a recruiter to find new talent for your team, you are entrusting them to represent your company in the right way.

Leonid's Magic Month methodology explained

James Mitchell founded Leonid four years ago, driven by a desire to shake up the traditional recruitment model and deliver brilliant client service.

How to save precious time in the recruitment process with LeonidLive

Hiring managers commonly have one major pain point – recruiting a new team member takes up a lot of time. From scouring through piles of CVs and rating them, creating a shortlist and then typically hosting 30-minute screening calls…it adds up to a lot of working hours! And that’s before you’ve even got to the stage of face-to-face interviews.

4 reasons why ESG should be addressed by your business ASAP !

ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) has been a buzzword for quite some time among publicly traded companies who seek to both improve their image in the public’s eye and open new market opportunities. 

Leonid rolls out new mental health care initiative for employees

At Leonid, we look after our employees’ wellbeing. We know how crucial it is to have the right support in place to ensure our team feel happy, motivated and productive in the workplace.

5 tips for promoting gender equality when hiring

Today, we see and hear a lot about gender equality and diversity within the workplace.

Leaving a long-term job - A guide to help you make that all important decision

Deciding to make a career jump after being employed by the same company for a long time can be a tough decision. Whether it’s job security or loyalty to your current company that’s weighing on your mind, sometimes making a change can be the right decision.

How to bounce back after a job rejection

So, you’ve just been rejected from that perfect job you found, that’s why you’re here right? We get it, job rejection isn’t a nice experience to go through and can be devastating when you thought everything was going well.

How to survive the remainder of your notice period ?

Handing in your resignation can feel like a weight off your shoulders, leaving you feeling like shouting from the rooftops about your new role.

6 reasons why not to accept a counteroffer

Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards.

How to hand in your notice: Leonid’s Best Practice Guide

Handing in your notice is never an easy task to do. Whether you’re leaving your current company on good terms or things have gotten a little awkward, it’s always a good idea to try to leave on friendly terms.

How to prepare for a second job interview ?

A second interview is your chance to grow the seed of interest in the employer’s mind and demonstrate further why you’re an ideal fit for the role.

We've been shortlisted for the "Best Workplace Environment" award !

We’re pleased to announce that Leonid Group has been nominated by the Recruiter Investing in Talent Awards 2021 for ‘Best Workplace Environment’.

Talent acquisition VS recruitment - 5 ways are different

The terms ‘recruitment’ and ‘talent acquisition’ are often used interchangeably – a lexicon used to describe a multitude of activities throughout the hiring process. However, the two terms are very different things.

Breaking down the latest UK R&D statistics

During September, the UK Office of National Statistics released its annual report on R&D activity between March 2019 and March 2020. These R&D statistics provide key insights into research and development activity in the UK economy over the previous financial year, including data on how much has been invested, who’s invested it, and R&D intensity, which is the total economic activity devoted to R&D.

Breaking down the latest UK R&D statistics

During September, the UK Office of National Statistics released its annual report on R&D activity between March 2019 and March 2020.

5 tips for adapting to a new workplace

So, you’ve landed the role, handed in your notice, and are now getting ready to join your new company – congratulations!

Moving abroad for work : 10 things to consider

Opening your horizons up to the international job market and moving abroad for work can be incredibly rewarding.

How to tackle a video interview 101 ?

Interviews. For some people, being confident and charismatic in an interview comes naturally. Yet, most of us are usually gnawing at the end of a pencil, pacing up and down the hall and making so many notes we could create a novel - just to get through it. Add a video interview to the mix and we’re a nervous wreck.

Remote onboarding : top tips for bringing on new hire in 2021!

COVID-19 has introduced a lot of changes to the way we go about daily life and work over 2020/2021. While many of these changes have caused disruption and anxiety, one area where people have benefitted is being able to work remotely, in which remote onboarding plays a key role in success.

Transitioning talent into R&D tax consultants : insights from our senior recruitment consultant !

Research and development tax reliefs play an integral role in encouraging new scientific developments, product innovation, and technological offerings globally.

The candidate hiring experience: How to improve your approach

Finding and retaining top talent is one of the most important factors of any successful business strategy and often one that organisations go to great lengths to get right.