The Recruitment Playbook by We Do Group

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Welcome back to Lapland, where Paddy’s festive challenge has us all curious: a different mince pie every day in December. So far, Aldi is leading the pack – but there’s still a whole month to go. Who will take the mince pie crown?
On a more serious (but still festive) note, today we tackled an important question for December: what should you do with your interims over the holidays?
Here’s our advice for hiring managers:
🎅 Extend if you can. It’s a nice thing to do and ensures continuity into January, avoiding the scramble to restart projects after the holidays.
🎅 Plan ahead. Interims know the market slows in December, so they’re likely looking for their next assignment weeks before finishing. Communication is key to avoid losing great talent.
🎅 NI changes are coming. With headcount challenges on the horizon, contracts extending into or beyond April 2024 may be a safer bet for both interims and employers.
If you’re working with interims now, don’t wait – have those conversations and secure your plans for the new year. And, of course, if you need a recruiter’s help, you know where to find us.

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It’s Christmas Eve, and the We Do Grotto is officially signing off for the season! 🎅
Here’s how we’re spending the big day:
🎁 Family Time: For all of us, it’s about being with loved ones, sharing laughs, and enjoying a day free from distractions.
🍴 Food and Fun: Cheese and crackers, games, and plenty of festive cheer are always on the menu.
🎶 Christmas Soundtrack: No TVs blaring – just Michael Bublé and the sweet sounds of Christmas.
The real magic starts on Christmas Eve night when everything quiets down, and you feel that special moment before the festivities begin.
From all of us at We Do Group, we want to wish you, your family, and your loved ones a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. 🎉

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In the sixth episode of The Recruitment Playbook, George and Patrick reflect on how much they’ve learned while creating new marketing content. They share their favourite moments from the past few months and look forward to bringing listeners a bigger, better, and more action-packed second season. Tune in for a fun recap and exciting previews of what’s to come!

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Welcome back to the We Do Grotto, where today we’re diving into two festive favourites: hybrid working and Secret Santa faux pas.
🎅 Hybrid Working – Like Choosing a Holiday:
Think of it this way:
• Five days in the office? That’s your winter holiday – structured, cosy, maybe a bit intense.
• Fully remote? That’s your summer holiday – relaxed, flexible, and sunny.
• Hybrid? The best of both worlds – just like mixing winter and summer getaways throughout the year.
What’s the trend?
• The best candidates are standing firm, with many saying two days in the office is their max.
• Clients often want three days in-office or more. The sweet spot? Finding compromises that work for both sides.
🎅 Secret Santa Shenanigans:
• The Selection Process: The real drama starts before gifts are even bought – the joy (or dread) when someone draws the name they secretly didn’t want.
• Last-Minute Gifts: The ultimate faux pas? Turning up empty-handed and resorting to a quick Costa voucher. Don’t be that person!
• The Real Fun: Watching the reactions – from laughter to confusion – when the gifts are finally exchanged.

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This week, we’re joined by the brilliant Matt Rees, who shares his journey through a career in finance and accounting while navigating life with ADHD.
From earning his degree and his role at CIMA, being diagnosed with ADHD, to managing procrastination (with a surprising Batman analogy), and learning how to thrive in the workplace—Matt’s story is as insightful as it is inspiring.
Here are just a few highlights:
🧠 Getting tested for ADHD and what it meant for him.
🎓 Balancing neurodiversity with academic and career challenges.
📞 How small adjustments, like choosing visual vs. phone calls, can make a big difference.
🚀 Finding the right company that works for you and finishing projects with purpose.
Whether you’re interested in neurodiversity, personal growth, or just want to hear a raw and honest perspective, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.
🎧 Tune in now and let us know what resonates with you!