Our Blog

Benchmark’s blog section contains expert advice, and market information to both businesses and candidates.

Choosing a Good Egg

Choosing a Good Egg

Finding a perfect candidate isn’t as easy as it seems, but if you have firm processes in place to sift out the golden candidates, you will soon have a dream team. Fulfilling a role is one thing, but finding an employee that has the skill-set and the cultural fit for...

read more
Recruiting Right, Right from the Start

Recruiting Right, Right from the Start

Recruiting Right, Right from the Start I’m the biggest believer that by focusing on your recruitment strategy and hiring right, right from the start, you are likely to save an enormous amount of time, and money. I have however seen it time and time again where...

read more
Small IS Beautiful

Small IS Beautiful

    It was an enormous privilege to be invited by unTLD Business to participate in a round-table podcast discussion about 'Small is Beautiful'. This subject is especially close to my heart, given that my own business, Benchmark, is small and in my opinion...

read more
Is Quiet Quitting a Problem in Your Business?

Is Quiet Quitting a Problem in Your Business?

Quiet Quitting—whether you have heard this term before or not—is a real problem across businesses right now and is potentially happening in yours. Quit-quitting describes employees who fulfill their job requirements but do not go beyond their prescribed duties;...

read more
Maximising Your Time Off During Annual Leave

Maximising Your Time Off During Annual Leave

The holiday season has arrived and let’s be honest, we’re all thrilled about it! After what feels like the soggiest spring (and summer so far) on record we are all ready to dig out our holiday gear, enjoy some downtime, and hopefully enjoy some sunshine. Whilst...

read more
Is Quiet Quitting a Problem in Your Business?

Top Tips to Help You Secure Your Dream Job

We understand how dipping your toe into the recruitment market can feel overwhelming. Perhaps your hand has been forced through redundancy, or you have decided it is time for a change on your terms. Either way, it can be difficult to know where to start. We would love...

read more
Discover Sheffield: 3 Unique Spots for Engaging Meetings Outside the Office

Office Politics

With the upcoming general election, political discussions can be difficult to avoid, you’ll hear them on the office radio, read them on social media, and naturally be drawn in to comment. Where you may be able to embrace healthy political discussions in your own time,...

read more
Recruiting Right, Right from the Start

How Not to Make Recruitment a Drag

With my extensive experience as a Recruiter, I have seen time and time again recruitment processes that drag on a little bit too long. I know what you might be thinking; here’s a typical recruiter trying to earn a quick buck and get a bum on a seat but please, hear me...

read more
Managing Mental Health in the Workplace

Managing Mental Health in the Workplace

13th – 19th May is Mental Health Awareness Week so we felt it was timely to create our latest blog around mental health in the workplace. Mental health is no longer a taboo within the workplace with many UK workers experiencing common mental health problems including...

read more
6 Tips for Effective Interview Preparation

6 Tips for Effective Interview Preparation

Need help with Interview prep? Not sure how to build that all-important rapport with your interviewer? Some people really struggle with selling themselves, they know how to do their job (and well) but don’t always get this across in an interview. Sometimes it’s...

read more
Tips for Junior Developers (Including Linkedin!)

Tips for Junior Developers (Including Linkedin!)

At Benchmark Recruit we often get approached by Junior Developers looking for their first role in the industry. Although we do not always recruit for many junior roles, we always want to help people looking to get started in the sector. In this blog post, we wanted to...

read more
The infamous ‘Two Year Itch’

The infamous ‘Two Year Itch’

In the ten years that I have worked in recruitment, I have been told time and time again that anything fewer than two years’ service on a CV is a concern. I am sure I shared this view in the early days of my career, but having met countless candidates over the years I...

read more
CV Advice We Recommend You Ignore

CV Advice We Recommend You Ignore

Helping someone find their perfect role is so rewarding, it’s one of the most fun parts of the job. It’s literally what gets us out of bed in the morning. As recruiters, we spend most of our time talking to people, finding out their wants and needs, and exploring...

read more
Hands up for a Career Move

Hands up for a Career Move

New Year, New Job? Hands up if you are thinking about a career move for 2024?! If so, our advice to you is to be ahead of the game as it can be a crowded candidate market in January with lots of people looking to jump ship and embark on a new challenge. You absolutely...

read more
How to Create a Memorable Interview Experience and Land Your Dream Candidate

Can You Face Another Year in Your Job?

With Christmas and the hope of January just around the corner, can you face another year in your job? Here we ask you a series of questions to uncover whether it's time for a change in job role.   Glass ceiling Have you reached the point where you can see how you...

read more
Tips for Junior Developers (Including Linkedin!)

Embracing the Winter Months

As this piece is being written, we are nearing the end of Autumn and will soon embark on a new season – winter. Winter has a reputation for ranking the lowest for many people when it comes to season preferences, especially for those who suffer from Seasonal Affect...

read more
The Importance of Downtime

The Importance of Downtime

When embarking on a career many of us thrive on being successful, climbing the ladder, breaking through the glass ceiling and, ultimately being well paid for our efforts. Whilst it is great to have a rewarding job and to be stimulated by the 9-5, it’s very easy for...

read more
5 Ideas for Keeping Your New Recruits Engaged

5 Ideas for Keeping Your New Recruits Engaged

5 Ideas for Keeping Your New Recruits Engaged   Benchmark are huge advocates of employee retention and work closely with clients to advise on the induction of new recruits. It is priority for Benchmark to ensure longevity in the workplace for the candidates they...

read more
5 Truths Behind Counter Offers

5 Truths Behind Counter Offers

5 Truths Behind Counter Offers When a Counter Offer comes it can be easy for candidates to be dazzled by a hike in salary, and commitment from their current employer. From Benchmark’s experience, this new enthusiasm is short-lived, and the candidate will soon be back...

read more
The Signs That It’s Time to Change Jobs

The Signs That It’s Time to Change Jobs

The Signs That It's Time to Change Jobs   Benchmark understands that for some of us, career progression and development is very simple and straightforward. Some of us determine whilst in secondary school or college an end goal that we must attain. If you are...

read more
How to Sack Someone Gracefully

How to Sack Someone Gracefully

How to Sack Someone Gracefully   Benchmark strongly believes that you can dismiss somebody gracefully. Telling an employee that they are dismissed can be very daunting. There is huge potential for an angry outburst, awkward tearful bargaining, or furious...

read more

Our Blog

Benchmark’s blog section contains expert advice, and market information to both businesses and candidates.

Choosing a Good Egg

Choosing a Good Egg

Finding a perfect candidate isn’t as easy as it seems, but if you have firm processes in place to sift out the golden candidates, you will soon have a dream team. Fulfilling a role is one thing, but finding an employee that has the skill-set and the cultural fit for...

read more
Recruiting Right, Right from the Start

Recruiting Right, Right from the Start

Recruiting Right, Right from the Start I’m the biggest believer that by focusing on your recruitment strategy and hiring right, right from the start, you are likely to save an enormous amount of time, and money. I have however seen it time and time again where...

read more
Small IS Beautiful

Small IS Beautiful

    It was an enormous privilege to be invited by unTLD Business to participate in a round-table podcast discussion about 'Small is Beautiful'. This subject is especially close to my heart, given that my own business, Benchmark, is small and in my opinion...

read more
Is Quiet Quitting a Problem in Your Business?

Is Quiet Quitting a Problem in Your Business?

Quiet Quitting—whether you have heard this term before or not—is a real problem across businesses right now and is potentially happening in yours. Quit-quitting describes employees who fulfill their job requirements but do not go beyond their prescribed duties;...

read more
Maximising Your Time Off During Annual Leave

Maximising Your Time Off During Annual Leave

The holiday season has arrived and let’s be honest, we’re all thrilled about it! After what feels like the soggiest spring (and summer so far) on record we are all ready to dig out our holiday gear, enjoy some downtime, and hopefully enjoy some sunshine. Whilst...

read more
Is Quiet Quitting a Problem in Your Business?

Top Tips to Help You Secure Your Dream Job

We understand how dipping your toe into the recruitment market can feel overwhelming. Perhaps your hand has been forced through redundancy, or you have decided it is time for a change on your terms. Either way, it can be difficult to know where to start. We would love...

read more
Discover Sheffield: 3 Unique Spots for Engaging Meetings Outside the Office

Office Politics

With the upcoming general election, political discussions can be difficult to avoid, you’ll hear them on the office radio, read them on social media, and naturally be drawn in to comment. Where you may be able to embrace healthy political discussions in your own time,...

read more
Recruiting Right, Right from the Start

How Not to Make Recruitment a Drag

With my extensive experience as a Recruiter, I have seen time and time again recruitment processes that drag on a little bit too long. I know what you might be thinking; here’s a typical recruiter trying to earn a quick buck and get a bum on a seat but please, hear me...

read more
Managing Mental Health in the Workplace

Managing Mental Health in the Workplace

13th – 19th May is Mental Health Awareness Week so we felt it was timely to create our latest blog around mental health in the workplace. Mental health is no longer a taboo within the workplace with many UK workers experiencing common mental health problems including...

read more
6 Tips for Effective Interview Preparation

6 Tips for Effective Interview Preparation

Need help with Interview prep? Not sure how to build that all-important rapport with your interviewer? Some people really struggle with selling themselves, they know how to do their job (and well) but don’t always get this across in an interview. Sometimes it’s...

read more
Tips for Junior Developers (Including Linkedin!)

Tips for Junior Developers (Including Linkedin!)

At Benchmark Recruit we often get approached by Junior Developers looking for their first role in the industry. Although we do not always recruit for many junior roles, we always want to help people looking to get started in the sector. In this blog post, we wanted to...

read more
The infamous ‘Two Year Itch’

The infamous ‘Two Year Itch’

In the ten years that I have worked in recruitment, I have been told time and time again that anything fewer than two years’ service on a CV is a concern. I am sure I shared this view in the early days of my career, but having met countless candidates over the years I...

read more
CV Advice We Recommend You Ignore

CV Advice We Recommend You Ignore

Helping someone find their perfect role is so rewarding, it’s one of the most fun parts of the job. It’s literally what gets us out of bed in the morning. As recruiters, we spend most of our time talking to people, finding out their wants and needs, and exploring...

read more
Hands up for a Career Move

Hands up for a Career Move

New Year, New Job? Hands up if you are thinking about a career move for 2024?! If so, our advice to you is to be ahead of the game as it can be a crowded candidate market in January with lots of people looking to jump ship and embark on a new challenge. You absolutely...

read more
How to Create a Memorable Interview Experience and Land Your Dream Candidate

Can You Face Another Year in Your Job?

With Christmas and the hope of January just around the corner, can you face another year in your job? Here we ask you a series of questions to uncover whether it's time for a change in job role.   Glass ceiling Have you reached the point where you can see how you...

read more
Tips for Junior Developers (Including Linkedin!)

Embracing the Winter Months

As this piece is being written, we are nearing the end of Autumn and will soon embark on a new season – winter. Winter has a reputation for ranking the lowest for many people when it comes to season preferences, especially for those who suffer from Seasonal Affect...

read more
The Importance of Downtime

The Importance of Downtime

When embarking on a career many of us thrive on being successful, climbing the ladder, breaking through the glass ceiling and, ultimately being well paid for our efforts. Whilst it is great to have a rewarding job and to be stimulated by the 9-5, it’s very easy for...

read more
5 Ideas for Keeping Your New Recruits Engaged

5 Ideas for Keeping Your New Recruits Engaged

5 Ideas for Keeping Your New Recruits Engaged   Benchmark are huge advocates of employee retention and work closely with clients to advise on the induction of new recruits. It is priority for Benchmark to ensure longevity in the workplace for the candidates they...

read more
5 Truths Behind Counter Offers

5 Truths Behind Counter Offers

5 Truths Behind Counter Offers When a Counter Offer comes it can be easy for candidates to be dazzled by a hike in salary, and commitment from their current employer. From Benchmark’s experience, this new enthusiasm is short-lived, and the candidate will soon be back...

read more
The Signs That It’s Time to Change Jobs

The Signs That It’s Time to Change Jobs

The Signs That It's Time to Change Jobs   Benchmark understands that for some of us, career progression and development is very simple and straightforward. Some of us determine whilst in secondary school or college an end goal that we must attain. If you are...

read more
How to Sack Someone Gracefully

How to Sack Someone Gracefully

How to Sack Someone Gracefully   Benchmark strongly believes that you can dismiss somebody gracefully. Telling an employee that they are dismissed can be very daunting. There is huge potential for an angry outburst, awkward tearful bargaining, or furious...

read more