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A well-known restaurant chain partnered with us to recruit a Restaurant Manager for their busy Edinburgh venue. The venue was seeking a highly experienced hospitality professional with a strong background in senior restaurant management, alongside a proven track record of delivering operational success, leading high-performing teams, and maintaining exceptional customer service standards within a fast-paced environment.

The advertising agency, Bikini Lists, recently partnered with us to recruit an experienced Account Manager to support the continued growth of the business and strengthen key client relationships.

The publication of the government’s Young People and Work Report, led by Alan Milburn, should be a wake-up call for every employer, recruiter and policymaker in the UK. Our CEO, Jane Wylie-Roberts, joined a discussion on BBC Radio Scotland with Stephen Jardine to discuss what young people can do to stand out.

When it comes to large-scale events, seamless staffing can make or break the experience. That’s exactly what Stafffinders delivered at this year’s Scottish Grand National, one of the busiest and most prestigious events in the Scottish racing calendar.

Artificial Intelligence is transforming recruitment at pace. From CV screening to candidate sourcing, automation is helping employers move faster and more efficiently than ever before. But one development that is proving far more controversial is AI-led interviews.

Today, interviews are no longer just about assessing candidates; they’re a critical opportunity to sell your organisation. Yet many hiring managers still approach interviews with minimal preparation, leading to missed opportunities, inconsistent assessments, and ultimately, poor hiring decisions. The reality? The best candidates are evaluating you just as much as you’re evaluating them. Here’s how hiring managers can prepare effectively and make every interview count.

The way organisations hire is undergoing a fundamental shift. In 2026, employers are moving away from traditional hiring models built around job titles, degrees, and years of experience, and towards a more agile, effective approach: skills-based hiring. This isn’t just a trend. It’s a response to a changing world of work, where adaptability, capability, and potential are becoming more valuable than ever.

April 2026 marks one of the most significant shifts in UK employment law in recent years. Driven by the Employment Rights Act 2025, these reforms form part of the government’s wider “Make Work Pay” agenda, designed to strengthen employee protections and modernise workplace practices.

Headcount freezes are increasingly common across UK organisations. Whether driven by budget constraints, restructuring, or board-level cost controls, many businesses are being asked to deliver more, without increasing permanent staff numbers. The challenge? Work doesn’t stop just because hiring is restricted. Temporary staffing offers a practical, flexible solution that keeps your business moving while staying within internal headcount limits.

In luxury hospitality, recruitment isn’t about ticking boxes. It’s about finding people who understand standards, culture, and what it really takes to lead in a 4 or 5-star environment. When the stakes are high, getting it wrong is costly — for teams, guests, and the brand you’ve worked so hard to build. That’s exactly why Scott’s approach to headhunting stands out.

Most hiring managers will recognise it instantly: a candidate vanishes halfway through the process; an interview goes well.. then silence or an offer is made, chased, and eventually ignored. The instinctive reaction is frustration. Unprofessional. Disrespectful. A waste of time. But here’s the uncomfortable truth most businesses don’t want to hear: Candidates rarely ghost out of nowhere. More often than not, they feel ghosted first.

Every February, we’re reminded that “perfect” doesn’t exist. Rom-coms end, Valentine’s chocolates vanish, and most of us accept that relationships, and great hires, require compromise, patience, and investment. Yet somehow hiring briefs still read like fantasy fiction: 10 years’ experience in a 3-year-old technology Senior leadership skills on a junior salary Someone who can “do it all” Unfortunately, unicorn candidates belong in fairy tales, not your talent pipeline.

The festive season is often the busiest, and most unpredictable, time of the year for many businesses. From retail to logistics, hospitality to customer service, the surge in demand can put pressure on permanent teams. Many businesses find themselves asking the same question: how do we keep up without stretching our permanent staff too thin?

At Stafffinders, we see networking in action every day. Candidates land jobs not just because of their CVs, but because someone they once worked with put in a good word. Employers discover new talent through professional introductions rather than formal advertising. And entire industries move forward thanks to the exchange of ideas at conferences, forums, and online spaces.

On September 18, 2025, Stafffinders is delighted to join businesses across the UK in recognising National Family Business Day, a celebration of the resilience, contribution, and unique values that family-owned organisations bring to our economy and communities. As a proudly family-owned recruitment agency, founded in 1971, Stafffinders has always placed people at the heart of everything we do. Today, we reflect on our heritage, our impact, and our future, all shaped by the st

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CEO of Stafffinders, Jane Wylie-Roberts, discusses rising job vacancies, pay hikes, and benefits on BBC Scotland.

Stafffinders sponsors the Royal National Mòd in Paisley, celebrating Scottish Gaelic culture and supporting the Black Isle Gaelic Choir.

Increase employee happiness with these tips for a more motivated and productive workforce.