Meet our Founder- Marion Barry
With TalentYard’s upcoming 10 year anniversary this February we sat down with the founder Marion Barry to learn more about her journey and the lessons she’s learnt along the way as a founder and recruiter. How did you end up setting up TalentYard? I had been working in recruitment for a few years managing […]
Recruitment trends we have seen in 2025 – London and Manchester
As 2025 comes to an end it is an opportunity to reflect on how the year has been and what has been happening across the recruitment market in London and Manchester. It has been a challenging year for many businesses and one that has shaped the way people hire and the way candidates are approaching […]
Our top HR blogs & podcasts
Staying up to date with new trends and legislation is crucial in any HR role. So you can stay ahead of the game we have compiled a list of useful blogs and podcasts focused around all things HR: HR Grapvine is one of the most popular online publishers for HR professionals delivering daily HR news, […]
Employer’s View- IR35 in a nutshell
A new piece of legislation is due to be implemented in the private sector next year (April 2020) for medium to large sized businesses; the “off-paying rules” also known as IR35. IR35 was introduced in 2000 to prevent tax avoidance from “disguised employment” where contractors would provide their services to clients through a limited company […]
The best luxury mobile apps- perfect tools for our private clients and private PAs!
More and more luxury brands are making user friendly lifestyle apps for the high net worth market. We have compiled a list of the best ones for our clients and private PAs below: Wheely The luxury version of Uber with the option to hail chauffeur driven cars around London, Moscow and St. Petersburg. All drivers […]
Interview with our new Senior Consultant- Liz Yearwood
We are delighted to welcome our new Senior Consultant Liz Yearwood to the team! With an impressive PA and recruitment background we know she will add brilliant expertise and great energy to the office. Tell us a bit about your background and why you joined TalentYard this year? Since completing my degree in 2005 I’ve […]
Employer’s View – What is the difference between a temporary assignment, a permanent contract and a fixed term contract?
At TalentYard we offer a variety of options for your hiring needs. You may need a receptionist for just a few weeks or you may be considering hiring a PA on a trial basis first before making any commitment. Here is a brief summary of all the different ways you can hire a candidate: […]
We have moved to Mortimer House!
A little guide to Queens Park and Kensal Rise
Having recently expanded TalentYard to Queens Park and Kensal Rise, we thought it fitting to walk our lovely TalentYarders through the area. Perhaps not necessarily one of the best known or most often visited areas of London, this leafy yet vibrant hub in North West London has a proud identity and a strong sense of […]
Interview with Susie Hughes – Our new Head of Talent!
[fusion_text] What made you decide to join TalentYard? There are so many recruitment agencies in London claiming to offer a unique approach, but having worked alongside the founder Marion Barry before I know that she is actually genuine! TalentYard’s passion for providing an honest and forward thinking approach to sourcing talent really appeals to me. I am […]