For many businesses, the road to finding a perfect candidate can be surprisingly long and arduous. Many clients come to us at the end of their tether with the whole process. So what are the key considerations you should bear in mind when on the hunt for your next ideal employee? Read on to discover…
The STR Board kept its pledge to treat staff despite some dreary July weather last week! In honour of World Ice Cream Day (and as an excuse to say thank you to its staff for their continued hard work), the STR Group Board delighted employees with some sweet summer treats. Worldwide appeal In what must…
On Friday, Blackfield Associates celebrated everyone’s incredible efforts and achievements over the first half of the year with a memorable evening at the picturesque Goodwood Racecourse. We reserved the Long View area, a stunning and spacious venue at the foot of the historic ‘Trundle Hill’. This prime spot offers unrivalled views of the home-straight, making…
With our presence in Switzerland continuing to expand and our continental clients with ever-growing requirements, STR went in search of a Head of DACH to work for our Swiss entity, STR AG. We’re therefore very pleased to introduce Michelle Moor, who will be initially working primarily with us and our sister brand, Insignis, in the…
Welcome to the first installment of Blackfield’s mini-series where Yasmin Hutchings, Team Manager, interviews some amazing women working in life sciences. Read their fascinating stories and learn how they have navigated working in what is predominantly a male-driven industry. In this interview, we meet Ann Villegas, a biotechnologist whose career began in 2013 with P&G.…
Ever considered a move to Denmark or Switzerland? Here’s why you probably should… We spoke to Callum Jones, Client Services Director of Blackfield Associates and Life Sciences recruitment expert, to discover the top 5 reasons people are choosing these beautiful European countries for their next career step. Denmark Rates and salaries on average are the…
Blackfield Associates, internationally renowned talent provider, is excited to reveal their new website, designed with their Life Science clients and candidates in mind. The STEM-focused brand was determined to update their website to better reflect their vision and values, and represent the industry in which they are immersed. This is the culmination of months of…
Blackfield is proud to support Macmillan Cancer Support and this year, we fought against cancer by hosting our 8th Macmillan Coffee Morning at STR Group’s head office. It’s always a deliciously fun way to support this worthwhile cause and this year didn’t disappoint. On Wednesday 27th September, we were all encouraged to either bake or buy some yummy treats for the…
Are you aware that hiring the wrong person can have significant consequences to your business? Every recruitment team works hard and spends sums of money to identify and bring onboard the right person to fill an open role. That being said, the new employee being hired can sometimes turn out to be a liability for their…
Recruitment companies commonly use two different approaches to hiring candidates for a job, Retained and Contingent Recruitment. Below we will discuss the difference between both methods, as well as the benefits and challenges of each. What is Retained Recruitment? Retained Recruitment usually involves an upfront fee to conduct the search, a payment when a candidate…