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The Real Cost of a Bad Hire in the UK

A bad hire at £42,000 costs a UK business over £132,000, according to the REC. Here is where that figure comes from - and why most businesses keep making the same mistake.

0.618 Team23 July 20267 min read
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Hiring
Beyond Skills-Based Hiring
Skills get a candidate to the interview. Chemistry determines whether the hire works. Here is the factor most recruitment processes miss - and how to assess it.
0.618 Team6 min read
Market Insight
What HR Leaders Get Wrong About Senior Marketing Recruitment
Senior marketing roles are genuinely different to other appointments - and the differences matter more than most hiring processes account for. Here is what to change.
0.618 Team7 min read
Candidates
What Senior Marketing Candidates Actually Want in 2026
The best marketing candidates are not motivated by salary alone - and most are not even looking. Here is what actually moves them, and what it means for your search.
0.618 Team7 min read
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