Hiring in the UK is at a turning point. Employers are under pressure to fill frontline and entry-level roles quickly, while also ensuring new hires stay and succeed. Yet the UK currently has one of the slowest hiring processes in the developed world — averaging 27 days. Next week, industry leaders will come together to […]
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Every candidate dropout tells a story. But until now, most hiring teams have had no way to hear it. With ThriveMap’s new Withdrawal Reasons Capture feature, recruiters can finally get structured, real-time feedback from candidates who choose to leave the assessment process. It’s a subtle but powerful shift: turning candidate exits from black holes into […]
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Fear, unfair practices, and a lack of transparency – these are just a few of the reasons candidates with disabilities often hesitate to apply for jobs. Despite increased awareness around workplace diversity and inclusion, the recruitment process itself remains a significant barrier for many. Few assessment platforms offer clear pathways for reasonable adjustments, and even […]
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We’re thrilled to announce that ThriveMap, in partnership with Mitie and Equitas, has been shortlisted for the Best Candidate Assessment and Selection Strategy award at this year’s prestigious Talent Labs Awards. Why This Nomination Matters Prison officer recruitment is notoriously challenging. The role demands not only technical skills but also immense emotional resilience, situational awareness, […]
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Some roles are notoriously hard to recruit. Not because the talent isn’t out there, but because what candidates think the job is… and what it actually is? Two very different things. This is especially true for operational roles like warehouse operatives, field technicians, contact centre agents, and carers, where high turnover is often viewed as […]
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When 19-year-old Lewis applied for a warehouse job in Manchester, the process seemed straightforward: a quick online application form, an on-site interview, and a promise of full-time work. Three weeks in, he quit. The job was nothing like he imagined it to be. Lewis isn’t alone. Across the country, entry-level candidates are stepping into roles […]
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Work sampling assessments can be a powerful way to predict how candidates will perform in a role—but only if they’re well designed. When implemented poorly, they can backfire, creating a frustrating experience for candidates and hiring teams alike. Let’s look at the common pitfalls when implementing work samples, what a well-executed work sample looks like, […]
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At ThriveMap, we believe hiring should be fair, transparent, and inclusive. That means ensuring that our assessments don’t disadvantage candidates who may require reasonable adjustments due to disability or neurodiversity. While no online assessment can be perfectly standardised for every individual need, we’ve built our approach around three core principles: relevance, accessibility, and flexibility. 1. […]
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If you want better answers, you need to start with better questions. Poorly designed pre-employment questions can lead to weak insights and missed hiring opportunities. That’s why it’s crucial to understand the different types of questions you can ask—and how each type contributes to predicting job performance. At ThriveMap, we group pre-employment questions into four […]
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