<div class="gn-article"><div class="gn-hero gn-reveal"> <div class="gn-hero__image"><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/687a235da6861294eec73166/69089aaf9970bcba76620472_651d7ed4834c31d9b8a5f6ba_629f6adebeffac24a1980c13_Event%252520Headers%252520-%252520August%252520and%252520September%252520(3)%252520(1)%252520(1).png" alt=""></div> <div class="gn-hero__head"> <span class="gn-kicker"><span class="dot"></span>Event · Expression</span> <h1 class="gn-title">How to Hire Great People - Without Paying Recruitment Fees</h1> <div class="gn-meta"> <strong>The GO Network</strong> <span class="pip"></span> <span>6 July 2022</span> <span class="pip"></span> <span>1 min read</span> </div> </div> </div> <div class="gn-event-meta gn-reveal"><div class="gn-event-meta__block"> <span class="gn-event-meta__label">When</span> <span class="gn-event-meta__value gn-date">Wed, 6 Jul 2022 · 09:00</span> </div><div class="gn-event-meta__block"> <span class="gn-event-meta__label">Where</span> <span class="gn-event-meta__value">Online</span> </div><div class="gn-event-meta__block"> <span class="gn-event-meta__label">Status</span> <span class="gn-event-status gn-event-status--recording">Past · Recording</span> </div></div> <div class="gn-body"> <p class="gn-lede gn-reveal">In a candidate-short, turbulent recruitment market, it can often feel like you're left with no option but to lose time and budget on recruiting for your team.</p> <p class="gn-reveal">Despite people often being your most valuable asset, recruitment can often feel like a chore we just want to scratch off the To-Do list. So, <strong>when getting recruitment right can mean either the growth of your business, or your biggest headache, how do you make sure you're doing it right?</strong></p> <p class="gn-reveal">In this session, our partners Focus 5 will share some practical tips and insights for nailing your recruitment strategy to avoid wasted time, money and the cyclical recruitment drive that's holding your growth back.</p> <aside class="gn-callout gn-reveal"> <div class="gn-callout__label">What this means for you</div> <h4>Key points on the agenda:</h4> <ul> <li><strong>How to evaluate your "Employee" status.</strong></li> <li><strong>What a recruitment process should look like.</strong></li> <li><strong>Where to start and finish when it comes to advertising.</strong></li> <li><strong>What we mean by 'Deselection'.</strong></li> <li><strong>Contract options &amp; Legal considerations.</strong></li> </ul> </aside> </div></div> <aside class="gn-related gn-reveal" data-auto="related-reading"> <div class="gn-related__label">Related reading</div> <ul class="gn-related__list"> <li class="gn-related__item"> <a href="/articles/investing-in-talent-finding-the-right-talent-and-engagement-strategy-for-you" class="gn-related__link"> <span class="gn-related__category">Expression</span> <span class="gn-related__title">Finding the right talent attraction and engagement strategy for your business</span> <span class="gn-related__excerpt">Build a talent strategy that works for your agency. This workshop covers employer branding, recruitment, and retention in one framework.</span> </a> </li> <li class="gn-related__item"> <a href="/articles/how-fast-growth-agencies-can-increase-their-rates-and-profits" class="gn-related__link"> <span class="gn-related__category">Expression</span> <span class="gn-related__title">How fast-growth agencies can increase their rates - and profits</span> <span class="gn-related__excerpt">Top-performing agencies raise rates without losing clients. This session covers fee challenges, value-based pricing, and how to charge what </span> </a> </li> <li class="gn-related__item"> <a href="/articles/panel-discussion-where-and-how-to-build-a-better-website-in-2024" class="gn-related__link"> <span class="gn-related__category">Expression</span> <span class="gn-related__title">Panel Discussion - Where and How to Build a Better Website in 2024</span> <span class="gn-related__excerpt">Experts break down platform selection, CRM integration, analytics, and UX consolidation to help agencies solve low traffic and poor conversi</span> </a> </li> <li class="gn-related__item"> <a href="/articles/the-new-funnel-investing-in-an-effective-organic-content-strategy-in-2022" class="gn-related__link"> <span class="gn-related__category">Expression</span> <span class="gn-related__title">The New Funnel - Investing in an Effective Organic Content Strategy in 2022</span> <span class="gn-related__excerpt">Expert panel covers SEO, educational content, and channel investment to help agencies build a smarter organic funnel that delivers real ROI.</span> </a> </li> </ul> </aside>
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