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This is Benchmark
We are an award-winning recruitment agency located in the heart of Sheffield. We are truly focused on building businesses and building individuals by connecting people to create lasting working partnerships.
We strive to develop, attract and retain talent to the region. We have built our networks over the last 13 years to ensure we are able to help individuals fulfil their career dreams, and businesses build their dream teams.
Recruitment is our bread and butter, and as an ethical recruiter high on our agenda is also utilising our role to address skills and talent generation in the Sheffield City Region.
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Advice Centre
In our Benchmark Advice Centre we share our specialist knowledge in areas of attraction, development, retention and growth for businesses and individuals. Our own success is built on advice we have received from our strong networks and connections, and we are keen to share our insights to help you on your journey.
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Handing In Your Notice - How to Resign Gracefully
How to hand in your notice Where you have landed the new job of your dreams, or you have chosen to step out into the great career unknown, it is natural to feel eager to move on and hand in your notice for your current job. But before you start ro...
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Face Your Job Search Fears
As we're in spooky season, we decided to investigate what scares people about beginning their job job search, and what can be done to reduce the fear about looking. Fear of the Unknown One of the biggest issues when beginning a job search is the f...
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10 Steps to Smashing an Interview
Interviews can be a scary prospect, especially if you aren't prepared for them, so here's 10 tips from our specialist team to get you ready to smash the interview and get you the job. 1. Research Do your research and you will be in a prime positio...
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10 Really Weird Interview Questions
10 Mind-Boggling Interview Questions Real Companies Have Asked Interview questions. Let's face it, in general they tend to be fairly standard most days and this can often be a mistake. With all the plethora of resources available on the web, the t...
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Sheffield - The Best Kept Secret of the North
For those of us who are lucky enough to live in Sheffield we know how great this city is, but for those outside of Sheffield thinking of a move here is a well kept secret. If you're contemplating a move to Sheffield then keep reading as here we sh...
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What Does Your Desk Say About You?
If you work in an office you will most likely have your own work space, and you may not realise it but your desk can reveal a lot about your personality. Whether it's a public display of affection of loved ones, a collection of action figures or t...
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What is SAD Syndrome?
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD Syndrome) is a very real problem that can affect people's mental health and their ability to function in their job. Here we look at raising awareness around SAD Syndrome, what it entails, and proactive steps that y...
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Managing Mental Health in the Workplace
With one in six workers in the UK* experiencing common mental health problems, such as anxiety and depression, it can no longer be a taboo in the workplace. As an employer it is vital mental health is firmly on your radar so you are fully equipped...
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Is Sales A Career For You?
If you're considering a career in Sales then here we can help you explore whether it's a role for you and ensure you're selling your worth, not selling your soul. Working is sales has had it's fair share of stigma over the years, from the horrendo...
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Podcast: Benchmark Bites - Why is Company Culture so Important? with Tim Elgar, Head of Culture at Twinkl
We have partnered with Tim Elgar, Head of Culture at Twinkl to find out why company culture is so important within a business and how it can effect both business owners and employees, and how to get the company culture just right. Listen here to f...
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How to Sack Someone Gracefully
On the back of our blog 'how to resign gracefully' we've asked Tom Draper - Specialist employment law solicitor and director at law firm Freeths - to give us his thoughts on how to sack someone gracefully. I once had a client who admitted to an Em...
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Appraisal Venues with a Twist
Break the tension surrounding annual appraisals by venturing away from your office environment and hosting them off-site. Switching location is great for both employer and employees as it can lead to more open conversations, and promote a growth m...
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Get Your Office Christmas Ready
T'is the season for festive fun. If your office is like most, you will be preparing yourself for a well earned Christmas break. Before all the festivities commence why not get your colleagues in the festive spirit and turn the scrooge's of the tea...
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Don't Freak Out Over Halloween In Your Office
If your team want to get involved with Halloween festivities don't freak out, embrace it, and see your employees spirits rise. We have some top tips of how to bring Halloween in to your office without causing major disruptions to productivity. Rem...
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10 Really Weird Interview Questions
10 Mind-Boggling Interview Questions Real Companies Have Asked Interview questions. Let's face it, in general they tend to be fairly standard most days and this can often be a mistake. With all the plethora of resources available on the web, the t...
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What is Remote Working?
It's no longer about working 'Nine to Five' and companies are embracing remote working to attract talent and work to adapt to flexible working patterns. Businesses are taking heed as applicants look to compliment their lifestyles with flexible and...
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Summer Socials
Summer is the season to embrace team building activites and here we give you our top picks for team summer socials. You will reap the benefits from creating a close knit team who work and play hard together, but the question is where to take them ...
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Holiday Handover
When you finally put down your tools for a holiday you want to ensure you have left a seamless holiday handover so that you can relax and enjoy your holidays. The pitfalls of not leaving a handover can result in you being hassled on your long awai...
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Podcast: Benchmark Bites - Why is Company Culture so Important? with Tim Elgar, Head of Culture at Twinkl
We have partnered with Tim Elgar, Head of Culture at Twinkl to find out why company culture is so important within a business and how it can effect both business owners and employees, and how to get the company culture just right. Listen here to f...
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Podcast: Benchmark Bites - Managing Mental Health in the Workplace with Sheffield Mind
For our September Business Breakfast we partnered with Sheffield Mind to deliver a session tailored to advise business leaders on managing mental health in the workplace. We were joined by 40 business friends from Sheffield to delve deeper into me...
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Podcast: Benchmark Bites - South Yorkshire Chaplaincy and Listening Service
For this episode of Benchmark Bites we talked to Linda Gasgoyne Director at South Yorkshire Chaplaincy and Listening Service about the service they provide in supporting businesses and employees. We were keen to find out more about the service, as...
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Podcast: Benchmark Bites - 5 tips to get the best out of your job search
In this episode our Founder and Managing Director at Benchmark, Louisa Harrison-Walker, gives out the top 5 tips on how to get the best out of your job search, whether it is how to start the process and make the most of your networks, or how to ma...
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Podcast: Benchmark Bites - Tracy Bush from Relocate2Sheffield
Benchmark is back with episode 3 of Benchmark Bites. We talk to Tracy Bush from Relocate2Sheffield, a specialist service which helps businesses introduce talented individuals to Sheffield and seamlessly move them to the area. In this podcast Tracy...
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Podcast: Benchmark Bites - Paul Dickinson from Rest Bandit
For this episode of Benchmark Bites we talk to Paul Dickinson from Rest Bandit to hear top tips on maintaining a healthy lifestyle; ensuring both you and your workforce are rested and recharged. Whether you're an employee or employer you can take ...
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Podcast: Introducing Benchmark Bites
Here we introduce to you 'Benchmark Bites', the first of our monthly podcasts. Benchmark Bites gives a view from company Managing Director, Louisa Harrison-Walker, on key trends and issues which affect businesses in the Sheffield City Region. A ti...
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Dates for your diary
The Benchmark calendar features our events as well as those from our partners and Sheffield charities. Check out what’s coming up and book yourself in, or if you want to feature an event get in touch.
