Alice Redmond - Global HR Specialist

We don’t specialise! 💪 Yes you read that right And you might think we’re nuts 😱 But here at Fresh, we work across all kinds of vacancies across all different industries! And we can do this because we put time into research BEFORE we take on a new role! We see how many people work in that industry and who might be looking for work 🔍 So we can confidently guarantee to fill that position 💪 And we keep going until it’s done... Not many people can say this! We’ve filled IT roles, customer service roles, engineering roles, managerial roles and so much more! Plus with our unique time based model, we could actually save you money in the process 💰 So if you’re looking to recruit… Drop me a message and find out how we can help 👇 #Recruitment #FreshPersectiveResourcing #savemoney

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Innovative Future Retail Awards 🌱 The Greenman Group has opened applications for the Growing Further Awards, a competition that aims to recognise and reward companies whose goal it is to positively impact the entire retail supply chain; from production to waste management to promote a sustainable future. Categories are as follows: Production, Distribution & Retail, Built Environment And Customer Engagement. 4th OCTOBER 2024 Closing date for receipt of applications 29th NOVEMBER 2024 Announcement of finalists 30th JANUARY 2025 Final judging and awards event Good luck to those entering! 🍀 The link to apply is posted in the comments! ⬇️ #climate #climatech #greentech #sustainability #AI

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As consumers, I'm sure we're all aware of the strategies that go into merchandising, but how aware are we really? 👀 I came across an article which made 3 interesting points on colour messaging: 🟢 Green Ever wonder why the fruit and veg section is always at the front of the supermarket as you walk in? Apparently, we associate the colour green with freshness and health, and it has a calming effect on the brain. 🟡 Yellow Yellow is associated with happiness as warmer colours in general make us feel the temperature is warmer. There's a reason why reduce stickers are yellow… it leads to a temporary feeling of excitement which is often referred as 'Shopper's high' 🔴 Red This appeals to impulse buyers as the colour makes you think you're getting a good deal. So if you're an impulse buyer, try and stick away from these! Merchandising is a whole other interesting world in itself, and I'd be keen to hear more about the industry 🤩 Feel free to reach out for a coffee chat ☕️ #Merchandising #ColourMessaging #MarketingStrategy #Marketing

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The power of good recommendations is invaluable, both for service providers and consumers . Recently, a confident and knowledgeable recommendation led me to discover an exceptional bottle of oaked chardonnay in Tesco. Priced at £9.50, it rivaled some £30 bottles I've tried. Without that recommendation, I wouldn't have taken the chance and been pleasantly surprised. A service or product doesn't have to be flashy or expensive, it just needs to right for the specific need. It's moments like these that highlight the impact of understanding a product or service and confidently recommending it. Taking the time to promote with confidence can truly make a difference. What is your indulgent tipple, let me know in the comments. #Recommendations #ConsumerExperience #ProductKnowledge

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Pet peeve of the day.....😴😴😴😴 Today I have been working through CV's to speak with candidates to understand their situation and present them with any roles we are currently working. In my search I come across this one CV, which the duties on it are very vague. The first line said "Operational activities for multiple asset classes". Seriously, what does this actually mean!? Operations is such a widely used term which in reality can mean anything and differs from firm to firm. One companies take on Operations is different to another. "Multiple asset classes" provides 0 information. I guarantee they haven't worked with every asset class. Usually when I come across this I pick up the phone and end up learning they have working knowledge of a few products. To be frank, this is just lazy, CV's shouldn't be written like a vague job spec, it should be presenting skills and abilities in the best form. To achieve the best form be specific on your experience and knowledge, leave nothing up to assumption because 8/10 times no one will assume your experience. Personally, I'm happy to call to find out more, however, not every other recruiter or hiring manager or TA will do the same.

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This is a Pod with a difference listeners.... Richard Morgan is an FMCG leader who founded his own wealth creation business. So, how do you create wealth during your career? Jump on the main pod next week for all the answers! #axrlife #salescareer #marketingcareer

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💯 WE GET A LOT, BUT A LOT OF CRAP ⁉️ You’d be surprised how many times we hear this statement when we ask how direct applicants are going. 😩 Recruitment managers having to spend valuable hours 🕰️ sifting through the warehouse operative, retail assistant and team member CVs for their Operations Manager role. These talent leaders should be free to work on the strategy 📊 for your new opening or planning ahead for the next 6-12 months 📈, not screening and filtering. So I guess it’s important to say that 81% of our candidates get seen for first stage interview. 💪 Imagine having a neat email with 3-5 relevant profiles from both a culture AND experience fit land in your inbox … 💭 🤔 Imagine the💰saved just in your own time ⏰, let alone the people doing the interviews and the sense checkers … Sound too good to be true🤩? Well our clients get EXACTLY that. That could be you too. 🫵

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How rude! 😱 So as you know here at Fresh we help find candidates their dream role But when they've accepted the offer It's not job done Oh no! ❌ We keep in regular with them during their notice periods And even when they start To make sure they're ok and see how they're getting on 😀 So imagine how frustrating it is when you contact your candidate On numerous occasions... Only to be ignored 😱 This has happened to me recently and it made me quite sad 😥 We give our candidates a free service And it's a shame that some people don't realise that It only takes a few minutes to reply to a text Thankfully, the client has been in regular contact with the new starter And they have a start date and everything is good But it could have been a completely different outcome! So all I'm asking is for some communication Even if it's to say that everything is good and I don't need to contact them again.... I don't think I'm asking for much! 🤔 #freshperspective #recruitment #ghosted

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It's a cold start to the week this Tuesday morning after a relaxing long weekend..... First up on the to-do list ... lots of searching and headhunting to find some amazing candidates for our current vacancies. The wheat bag and hot tea are certainly needed to get things started!! 🍵❄ If you are actively looking for your next role or a hiring manager starting to make recruitment plans for the next financial year, Impact Advising would love to hear from you. #Impact #NFPjobs #Headhunting #Recruitment

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SKO season is finished and your new FY targets have been handed out! 😲 You've realised that there is no investment in product development and sales operations are reducing headcount. 😟 The sales teams in other regions are growing rapidly and their people are hitting presidents club but you've been told not to worry as you and your team are safe... Dont waste energy on worrying. Take a look at this video on finding your next sales role in the CX space. 🤗 https://lnkd.in/e9xhMyrs

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Interesting story about a business with sustainability at its heart. One that was set up during lock down and now is finding its way into the High Street. Well done to founder Josephine Philips and Marks and Spencer. Will this be a growing trend and offering from fashion retailers? The writer of this article thinks there could well be double incentive for more fashion retailers to get on board. "But as well as meeting greater consumer demand for more sustainable practices, Ms Gehin pointed out that retailers may also be "thinking forward to regulatory pressures" they may face in future if they are not seen to be taking action. The fashion industry in particular has faced growing scrutiny from regulators over its environmental impact and commitment to producing less cheap or non-recyclable clothing." https://lnkd.in/et8_iiVv #Sustainability #Business #MarksAndSpencer #RecyclableFashion AJ Chambers ®

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Your CV is your shop window when looking for a new role, and it’s always a hot topic of conversation. 🎯 If you’re using a recruitment agency, they can assist with your application. But if you’re applying directly to a company, your CV needs to stand out. So, what’s the deal with CV length? Most candidates hear from recruitment agencies that your CV should never be more than a page or two. I find this utterly ridiculous. 🧐 Who came up with this rule anyway? There’s no one-size-fits-all policy here. Your CV should align with the job description or advert you’ve seen – and let’s be honest, those are often longer than one or two pages themselves! I agree, your CV should be concise, but if it spills over onto a few pages, that’s okay. 📄 Here are the key things to make sure you have in your CV: - Responsibilities for each of your roles: Don’t just list them like a book. Make sure you bullet point them and keep them concise. - Key achievements for each role: Include 2 or 3 key achievements for your recent roles that are commercial and include numbers – this will make you stand out. 💡 - Your mobile number and email address: You wouldn’t believe the number of CVs I read that don’t include this, making it very hard for anyone to get in touch and discuss the opportunity. 📞 This whole rhetoric around one or two-page CVs is crazy. If you work in any role – be it technical, sales, marketing, or finance – why would you deliberately miss out on achievements and responsibilities that make you stand out just to hit this arbitrary brief? 🤯

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The best way to avoid staff shortages in your business is to create an environment that people don't want to leave. ✅Treat each of your employees as an individual, understanding their personal circumstances. ✅Adjust your rotas accordingly to their needs. ✅Reward your employees for their contributions to the business. ✅Revise their salaries every year. ✅Create a culture where employees can speak up their minds and where you listen. ✅Focus on continuous development and training. You may be left thinking "this all costs money!"... The truth is that onboarding, hiring, and training new employees costs much more, once you account for the time spent, effort and the fact that sometimes we make wrong choices with our hires... especially when desperate. Keeping good people is so much easier than finding new ones. ❤️

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I'm #hiring roles from South to North at the moment! #SocialMediaExecutive - Luxury - London #PaidSocialExecutive - Luxury - London #MarketingCoordinator - Luxury - London #HeadofEcommerce - Luxury - West Midlands #EcommerceDirector - D2C Ecom - North West #DigitalMarketingLead - Multi site Ecom Brand - North West #EcommerceAdministrator - North East Links to apply in the comments. 📄 ➡ ✔

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🚀 Exciting times ahead! 🌟 We're seeing a surge in demand for engineering talent across the UK's FMCG and Food sectors. Why does this matter? Well, for starters, these industries are the backbone of our economy and daily life. They're innovating rapidly, driving sustainability, and enhancing efficiency like never before. And guess what? They need YOU! 🛠️👷 From Process Engineers to Maintenance Managers, the spectrum of roles is broadening with opportunities to fit every skillset. Whether you're a hands-on problem solver or a strategic thinker, there's a place for you to leave your mark. The UK's engineering landscape is ripe with potential to accelerate your career, nurture your creativity, and push the boundaries of what's possible. 🏗️🚀 Investment in technology and sustainability is at an all-time high, and now more than ever, companies are seeking diverse, forward-thinking engineers to drive growth. Our industries and environment are counting on your expertise to build a better tomorrow. 🌳📈 Keen to be at the forefront of this revolution? Dive into the abundance of engineering roles available and let's engineer a brighter future together! Drop a comment below if you're ready to take on the challenge or tag someone who is! 🔧🧠 Hopefully you wont be fixing and issues like Homer is creating..... #EngineeringCareers #FMCG #FoodSector #UKJobs #Innovation

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No consent – No CV Over the past few weeks, I’ve seen a lot about candidate’s CVs been sent to clients without consent – and the fall out of this. It’s a huge no-no here at True North to send anyone’s CV without consulting with the candidate first. Speaking with the candidate first is imperative for so many reasons. How else do we know you're right for the role? How do we know you'll be interested? How do we know you're within budget? How do we build a relationship with you without speaking to you first? And don't even get me started on GDPR. Our reputation in the industry is paramount to us. Honesty and integrity are values we place importance on as individuals and as a company. This is why we will never send your CV out without talking to you first. If you’re looking to have a confidential chat about your next steps as an interim, get in touch on 07593 410616 or taylor@truenorthtalent.co.uk.

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Excellent career opportunity

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