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As we continue to navigate the complexities of 2024, the impact of the “great resignation” continues to shape the recruitment landscape. Although the initial wave has subsided, its ripple effects persist, with a substantial portion of the workforce actively seeking new opportunities. This ongoing trend poses significant challenges for NHS recruitment, where competition for skilled professionals remains intense.Read more

Join us for an exclusive look into our product roadmap for the next year. We'll reveal exciting new launches, significant releases, and provide a sneak peek into the future of our technology. This is your chance to stay ahead of the curve and get a first-hand look at what's coming next.  

AI is rapidly transforming the Future of Work, becoming an essential skill set for the modern workforce. According to a recent PWC research paper, AI is set to significantly impact jobs, wages, skills, and productivity. You can explore the findings here: PWC AI Jobs Barometer.At Oleeo, we’re committed to guiding our clients through the journey of AI adoption in recruitment. We currently host AI focus groups where we discuss AI and explore the trends highlighted in the PWC paper. If you’d like to be part of this important conversation and prepare for the changes in our industry, please join us here: Oleeo AI Focus Groups.Additionally, you can catch up on insights from our latest focus group session by reading our update here: Oleeo AI Focus Group Update.We look forward to your participation. 

Recruiting top talent in the public sector is a challenge, with tight budgets, skills shortages, and the need for diverse perspectives. It can, however, also be an opportunity. With the right tools and strategies, local and central government organisations can transform their talent acquisition processes and attract a diverse pool of qualified candidates.  Read More

Burnout among NHS staff isn’t just a well-being issue; it’s a critical recruitment and retention challenge. Exhausted healthcare professionals are more likely to leave their roles, exacerbating the existing staffing shortages and putting additional strain on the remaining workforce. It’s a vicious cycle that demands immediate attention. Learn more

Whether you are writing a job description, social job ad, email, text message or video job ad script, it is important that each and every communication is unbiased and inclusive. This begins with unbiased, inclusive job descriptions that attract a wide range of highly qualified—and diverse—candidates.Learn more 

In this 45 minute webinar you will find out about all of our newest releases and enhancements you may have missed over the last 6 months.  

We are excited to announce the launch of Indeed Apply, a new integration between Oleeo and Indeed that will enhance the recruitment process for both recruiters and candidates. We’ve often heard customers say Indeed can be a great source of candidates, but it can be hard to convert interest in a job into actual applications. Candidates click on a job ad, but get distracted or lose interest once they’re redirected to a job board and asked to make a new log in.Indeed Apply bridges this gap, helping you retain the interest and attention of candidates from the moment they view your job ad, through to submitting their application.Learn how it works

In a recent webinar hosted by National Health Executive and Oleeo, a panel of NHS leaders and recruitment experts shared candid insights on the hurdles they face, the victories they celebrate, and the innovative approaches they’re experimenting with to build a more representative NHS.Read More

Hiring in the public sector comes with unique challenges, but that’s no secret!Limited budgets, strict regulations, and the need for transparency can make the process complex and time-consuming. However, with the right strategies, it’s possible to streamline your hiring efforts while still attracting top talent. Read more

Ready to level up your candidate experience? Learn actionable tips and insights in our webinar to create a hiring process that candidates rave about.  

The NHS is grappling with a significant skills shortage in critical areas like nursing, general practice, and mental health. This shortage directly impacts patient care, staff morale, and the overall effectiveness of our healthcare system. We know these challenges can be tough, but we’ve got your back! Check out our favourite tips and tricks for tackling them head-on.  Read more

Budget constraints and bureaucratic processes often create challenges for local and central government bodies seeking to attract top talent. Luckily, we’re here to help! There are innovative strategies that can help streamline recruitment processes and reduce costs without compromising the quality of hires.  Read more 

In today's digital business environment, effective data management and regulatory compliance are essential. At Oleeo, we understand the complexities involved and offer tailored solutions to meet your needs. Action Steps to Ensure ComplianceReview Policies: Regularly update your record retention policies to align with industry standards and legal requirements. Assess GDPR Compliance: Ensure your Applicant Tracking System (ATS) adheres to GDPR principles like data minimisation, transparency, and data subject rights. Collaborate with Your Customer Success Manager: Our experts provide tailored insights to help navigate compliance challenges. Automated Solutions: Consider our automated solutions (available for an additional fee) to streamline record retention processes. [Click here for more information] Manual Solutions: For a hands-on approach, our team offers guidance to maintain high standards of record retention and GDPR compliance.Why Compliance is EssentialLegal Obligations: Complianc

Imagine having to recruit over 1,900 officers and staff every year, across bustling cities, remote islands, and everything in between. That’s the reality for Police Scotland.Winning the “Best Supplier Partnership Award” alongside them is a tremendous honour, and we’re eager to share the secrets behind our success in police staff recruitment. Discover how Oleeo’s Data-Driven Recruitment Platform is empowering Police Scotland to hire faster, smarter, and more inclusively than ever before.The story of how Police Scotland discovered Oleeo as their ideal recruitment partner started here. Read more

In the competitive landscape of job applications, the first hurdle is often the application form itself. Unfortunately, many applicants abandon the process midway, leading to a phenomenon known as drop-offs.Read more

It’s estimated that the NHS spends over £3 billion on recruitment every year, with an average cost of £3,500 to recruit and onboard a single employee. In a system already facing financial pressures, optimising recruitment processes to reduce costs is a top priority.Let’s delve deeper into proven strategies that can make NHS hiring more financially streamlined while ensuring the continued attraction of top talent. Read more

Gen Z, the digitally native, disruption-loving, socially aware generation that’s flooding the workforce. However, if you’re still recruiting them like you did Millennials, brace yourself. Gen Z has shifted the rules of the game, and to win, you need to speak their language.Read more

Hays identifies the top 6 hiring trends for 2024, highlighting the importance of skills-based hiring, engaging new talent, ethical AI use, outsourcing, intergenerational workforces, and addressing the return-to-office dilemma:Learn More