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We’re excited to announce that SDS is kicking off a new season of Associate Partnership with Crystal Palace Football Club for the 2025/26 campaign, in collaboration with sports rights specialist Eleven Sports Media, building on a successful partnership in previous seasons,—aligning our brand with a club that shares our values of resilience, growth, and community connection. Strengthening Visibility at Selhurst

Every year on March 8th, the world celebrates International Women’s Day (IWD), a time to reflect on progress toward gender equality and to push for continued change. This year’s theme, “Inspire Inclusion,” serves as a powerful reminder that workplaces—and recruitment strategies—must evolve to create equal opportunities for all. Why Gender Equality in Recruitment Matters Recruitment is the gateway to workplace

Introduction LinkedIn is more than just an online resume—it’s your personal branding tool. With over 900 million users, standing out can be tough. But with the right strategy, you can attract recruiters and land exciting opportunities. Here’s how to optimise your LinkedIn profile for maximum visibility. 1. Optimize Your Headline & Summary 2. Use a Professional Profile & Cover Photo

Networking plays a critical role in the recruitment process for both job seekers and employers. It serves as a powerful tool for uncovering opportunities, gaining insights, and building relationships that can lead to career advancement. Here’s an in-depth look at how networking influences recruitment: 1. Access to Hidden Job Market Many job openings are never advertised publicly. Instead, they are

AI is transforming the recruitment process by automating various tasks, enhancing efficiency, and improving decision-making but do we need AI in the recruitment world? This depends on various factors, including the goals of the organisation, the scale of hiring, and the specific challenges faced in the recruitment process. However, AI can offer significant advantages that make it highly beneficial, and

Many job candidates may not see the appeal of temporary employment opportunities. However, often temporary roles are either a launchpad into a permanent position or a great opportunity to expand project-based experience. Temporary roles are short-term positions offered by organisations to meet specific needs such as seasonal demand, project-based work, or filling gaps due to employee absences. These roles can

Hybrid working has become increasingly popular due to several factors, many of which were accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some key reasons for its rise in popularity: 1. Pandemic-Driven Shift 2. Work-Life Balance 3. Technological Advancements 4. Employee Preferences 5. Cost Considerations 6. Talent Attraction and Retention 7. Environmental Benefits 8. Business Continuity and Resilience 9. Cultural Shift

Employer branding refers to the process of creating and promoting a company’s reputation as an employer of choice. It encompasses the strategies and efforts aimed at shaping the perception of the company among current employees, potential candidates, and the general public as a desirable place to work. Employer branding plays a crucial role in attracting and retaining top talent in

March is Women’s History Month – Women historically have been sidelined, marginalised, discriminated against and overlooked both in their daily lives, in the historical record and for their contributions across society. Women’s History Month is a way to highlight these historical failings and reevaluate how the past has been presented, to encourage the stories of women into a mainstream presentation

If you’ve been contemplating a change in your professional life, now is the perfect time to take the leap. According to various sources, the new year can be a favourable time for seeking a new job. Here are some reasons: For candidates the first two months of the New Year is a great time to be applying and interviewing for