As the GDPR deadline looms we are happy to recommend you check out the online training offered by Comply GDPR which is designed specifically for executive search and recruitment professionals. The training ensures that each of your staff has a good understanding of the new data protection laws, how it relates to the executive search and recruitment process and how their own actions could create a data breach. Don’t let your staff be your weakest link (#donthaveaBen).

On the topic of GDPR we've updated our own privacy policy on our site and will be linking to it in every newsletter footer from now on.

If you want to know more about GDPR (which is coming in in two weeks!), scroll down to the "We Love..." section below where I have shared a few articles on the subject.

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The introduction of GDPR in May 2018 will certainly raise concerns for recruitment teams. Take a look at this guide for all the many aspects of the GDPR and how they may relate to recruitment.

Take another look at Talisman, the only end to end, cloud based solution for Recruitment from a single supplier. Now fully web enabled and browser independent with smartphone/tablet timesheet entry coming soon and much more to come in 2018. Contact us for more details:

Contact: David Hathiramani CEO
Email: david@talisman.tech
Phone: 01582 478 888
Web Site: www.talisman-recruitment.com

"So, you’ve decided you’re ready to grow your agency, you’ve got big plans and big ideas, and you’re excited about entering the next phase of your business journey. Before you do however, taking a look at your existing business model to see if you’re ready for growth is a great way of discerning if the right foundations are in place."

"Businesses that struggle are often plagued by the wrong hires who end up being unproductive, tainting the work environment, and wasting valuable time. .. So what can you do to help ensure your company lets the good ones in and keep the bad ones out?"

"Here are the 5 essential must-follow tips for optimizing your LinkedIn In Mail that will help you become a pro at talent scouting."

"Many organizations say that, when it’s time to hire an employee, skills and experience are important but cultural fit matters more. So, what exactly does that mean?"

"Love it or loath it, social media networking has a place in connecting with candidates but can be a square peg in a round hole if you don’t know your LinkedIn from your Snapchat and what is working to attract and engage target candidates."

• 5 Things Recruiters Can Expect on GDPR D-Day
• Seeing GDPR in the right light – as a new era of accountability
• GDPR – Part 1: What Zoho is doing about it
• The perks of using a recruitment agency in your job hunt
• Goal setting for KPI hating Recruiter
• 5 Ways to Reduce Recruitment Media Risk

The Rec Tech Showdown - MercuryXRm & NurtureIT

Wednesday, May 16th 2018, 3pm. Online.

The fourth of our shows in which we'll be chatting with two tech providers each week ahead of our Technology Showcase event on 20th June. This time we will be chatting to MercuryXRm & NurtureIT. Save your spot.

Recruiter Chat - 17th May Hangout
Thursday, May 2nd 2018, 4pm. Online.
Calling all Recruiters! Welcome to the second in our series of regular ish "hangouts" for recruiters. Recruiter Chat is where you, a recruitment professional, meet others like yourself, share your journey and get help with problems from other like-minded individuals. Consider it a virtual meetup for Recruiters. Save your slot.

The #SocialRecruiting Show Ep.87: Why Sharing Makes You A Better Sourcer
Friday, May 18th 2018,  3pm. Online.

Katrina Collier, Social Recruiting Trainer & Keynote, and Audra Knight, Employer Branding Nerd, will be chatting to Jan Tegze, Senior Recruiting Manager at SolarWinds and Author of Full Stack Recruiter, about the benefits that come from sharing with the sourcing community. And as the creator of Sourcing.Games, he'd know! Be sure to join us live & get involved in the lively banter in the comments section. Save your slot.