Why Summer is a Great Time to Hire a PA
September is traditionally one of the busiest periods in the recruitment calendar. As businesses return from the summer and prepare for a busy autumn, vacancies increase and competition for experienced Personal Assistants (PAs), Executive Assistants (EAs) and business support professionals becomes much stronger. If you’re planning to hire, starting your recruitment process in July or […]
Smarter Hiring for PA, HR and Office Support
This guide explains how to hire PA, HR and office support roles more effectively using lean, practical frameworks. You will learn to prioritise impact roles with the 80/20 rule, use the 70 percent hiring heuristic, build clear scorecards and structured interviews, and work with specialist partners on temp-to-perm routes, realistic weekly pay, and a flexible talent bench.
Temp or contract? Choosing the right short-term hire for summer cover
This guide explains how to choose between temporary Business Support staff and HR contractors when you need summer cover. It outlines typical use cases, speed to hire, cost structures, and key compliance points including AWR, DBS and notice periods. You will also find a practical briefing checklist and onboarding tips to keep your office and HR projects running smoothly.
The benefits of using a specialist PA agency for your next hire
If you are looking to hire a PA in London or Manchester, it is well worth considering using a specialist PA agency to help you. If you have ever tried to hire a PA, you might know that it is not as simple as it sounds. On paper the job might sound fairly straight forward […]
Career Coaching – how could it help you?
Coaching is a word that is used a lot but what does it actually mean in a practical sense, and how could it help you? What is Coaching? Coaching is about helping you move from where you are at, to where you want to be. It is a process where a trained coach supports you […]
TalentYard is 10 years old!
We are incredibly proud to be celebrating an important 10 year milestone at TalentYard this week. With hard work and dedication we have built wonderful relationships with our clients, candidates and suppliers. It has been incredibly fulfilling to follow our clients’ journeys growing successful businesses as well as our candidates progressing into their careers and […]
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, […]
A 5min interview with Joanna, HR Business Partner at a leading luxury hospitality group
We had the pleasure to interview Joanna a few weeks ago. She is the head of HR for a top global hospitality group and gave us a few mins to run through a couple of questions with her. You work for one of the most well recognised and luxury hospitality groups in the world – […]
A 5min interview with Emilie, PA & Office Manager at a top digital content marketing agency in London
Emilie is PA and Office Manager at a multi-award winning digital content marketing agency that delivers strategic marketing and visual communications for sales lead generation. She began her career in marketing for various creative companies before streamlining her skills and strengths into a busy support focused role. We had a quick catch up and coffee […]