Looking for delivery staff?

Let us help you pick the right driver who will deliver again and again… Are you getting inundated with CVs of drivers but struggling to find the time to sift through all the paperwork?Here at big 5 Assessments our job is to make sure you benefit…

Client of the month: Galloping Gourmet

We’ve started a new tradition here Big 5 Assessments of highlighting a “Client of the Month.” With so many fantastic customers, it’s hard to choose just one, but this months honour goes to (drum roll, please) …Galloping Gourmet (www. gallopinggourmet.co.uk) Now for…

Don’t farewell, fare better

Employee Turnover Myths Debunked Every hiring manager has a view as to why they think employees leave an organisation. But all too often the evidence throws up surprisingly different reasons. We take a look at some of the most common…

Why is leadership so important?

Peter Drucker, the legendary academic and business consultant, once said “Management is doing things right; leadership is doing the right things.” He had spent most of his professional life studying management and leadership and came to view the availability of…

Too Many Applications. Not Enough Time.

Summer is a time when many organisations pause, take stock and prepare for the months ahead. For recruitment teams, however, it’s also a good opportunity to think about the hiring challenges that autumn may bring. One challenge, in particular, continues…

Dream Holidays Are Like Dream Candidates

They can only be discovered through objective research. In today’s competitive marketplace, every holiday company tries to present itself in the best possible light. Technology and photo enhancement are used to make resorts look more appealing. The glossy photographs show…

Get ’em at the Door!

  We have all heard the saying: it takes just 7 seconds to make a first impression. We often apply that thinking when assessing candidates. But what about the impression your organisation makes in return? And more importantly, what decisions…

What We Can Learn From The Traitors

We didn’t watch The Traitors like normal people. While everyone else shouted at the TV, we quietly thought: “Yep. Seen that in an interview.” “And that.” “Oh, that one costs companies a fortune.” Because underneath the cloaks and candlelight, The…