WHY HIRING SHOULD BRING YOU JOY, NOT DESPAIR By Laura Leyland,
Managing director, Fresh Perspective Resourcing
Recruitment is often seen as stressful, full of false starts, wasted time, and disappointment. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
Hiring the right people should bring energy, excitement and, ultimately, joy to a business.
Too many organisations have had bad experiences.
From poor communication and perceived lack of candidate screening to high fees, recruitment has gained a reputation that leaves many business owners and managers wary.
But not all recruiters should be tarnished with the same brush.
At Fresh Perspective Resourcing, we believe recruitment should be built on trust, transparency, relationships and genuine understanding.
It’s about getting to know your business inside out. Your values, your culture, and your challenges, so the process
feels less like a transaction and more like a partnership.
We’re not just here to fill vacancies. We help businesses grow sustainably by finding the right people and by strengthening recruitment processes and strategy.
That means reviewing job adverts, rethinking interview techniques, revamping employer branding, improving candidate experience and building onboarding experiences that get new hires genuinely excited about joining.
Because great recruitment doesn’t stop at signing a contract, it’s about ensuring candidates feel supported, valued, and motivated from day one.
When done right, recruitment can be one of the most rewarding and exciting parts of running a business.
With the right, tailored approach, it stops being a source of despair and high costs, and becomes a driver of growth, culture, and success.
GROW PEOPLE,
GROW BUSINESS By Charlotte Gittins,
HR Recruiter and business owner, Worden Green
Putting employees first through retraining is key to long-term workforce success.
With over 18 years in recruitment, I’ve watched the world of work change rapidly but one principle has never wavered: businesses that put their people first always go further.
Right now, many companies across Lancashire are operating under tighter budgets, yet facing greater pressure to retain talent and remain competitive. Even with more candidates in the market, keeping the right people is still a critical challenge and a cornerstone of sustainable growth.
That’s why I believe retraining and upskilling should be at the heart of every workforce strategy. It’s not an optional extra. It’s a long-term investment that boosts engagement, enhances capability, and strengthens loyalty.
In recruitment, I see this every
day. Candidates are looking beyond salary – they’re seeking opportunities to grow and want true flexibility and trust from their employee. Businesses that offer learning and development don’t just attract better talent – they hold onto it.
Training equips employees for the future, builds internal confidence, and shows your team they matter. It signals belief in their potential, even when immediate resources are stretched. And that belief pays off in performance, in culture, and in results.
Workforce planning is no longer just about headcount. It’s about building resilience, adaptability, and commitment from within. And that only happens when we truly put employees first starting with their development.
In my experience, when you grow your people, they grow your business.
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Operating across all industries, job types and locations.
Solutions for any budget and company size. Putting the excitement back into hiring since 2016.
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