Claremont Consulting

​The German start-up scene is thriving right now. In fact, new data show that it is the city of Berlin's fastest-growing job-creating sector. There are several reasons for this expansion, but today we'll look at how German start-ups are addressing talent shortages by hiring workers from other European countries. Europe's Silicon Valley Because of its thriving tech scene, Berlin has been dubbed "Europe's Silicon Valley." Foreign companies such as Amazon and Microsoft have major offices in the city, and they are joined by local start-ups from all over the world, such as Rocket Internet, Zalando, and Delivery Hero. Other German cities are also thriving. For example, Munich has its own start-up hub called The Factory, which has grown to become one of Europe's largest start-up incubators in the last three years. In addition, Hamburg is working to become a hotspot for new businesses. The city is teeming with an entrepreneurial spirit unlike any other. Accordi...

​ Digital transformation is a process a lot of organisations are undergoing at the moment. It’s all about leveraging technology to move your business forward. To do this, you need good leaders. Knowing why you are doing what you are doing, i.e. your mission, where you are trying to go, i.e. your vision, and how you are going to go about it, i.e. your values, are the glue that is going to hold your team and ultimately your business together. This is a critical part of developing a strategy and building your strategic foundation. These elements will be preserved while your goals and strategies may change and flex in accordance with the market. You can modify your values, vision, or your mission over time, however, the intent will be unchanged. This means that you will always have clarity when you are making vital company decisions that will impact your future. Ask the Following Questions Now is the perfect time to be honest with yourself. What does your current IT infrastructure look ...

​ Every business owner appreciates the importance of assembling a great workforce. Sadly, hiring top candidates will count for very little if they keep leaving. Now more than ever, employee retention should be the priority for every entrepreneur or HR manager - not least when dealing with talented IT professionals. Why is IT Employee Retention so Important? We live in a world where virtually all businesses rely heavily on modern tech systems, and the best IT professionals are needed to ensure that safe and smooth operations are maintained. Some of the key reasons why you must focus on retaining key IT employees whether they are permanent or contractors include, but are not limited to; ●      The average cost of replacing an employee in the UK is said to be £12,000 and can be significantly higher for IT professionals. ●      Losing IT experts can cause disruption to the business. IT downtime costs UK businesses £3.6m annually . Y...

​ We are pleased to announce that we have received a three-star accreditation from Best Companies, indicating that we are a world-class organisation! The accreditation recognises us as a World Class Organisation and represents the highest level of workplace engagement, indicating that we truly excel. The 3-star accreditation, awarded to organisations with a BCI score of 738 or higher, reflects 'world class' levels of workplace engagement. The excellent result is the result of feedback from our team via the Best Companies Survey . The survey evaluates eight aspects of workplace engagement, such as happiness, leadership, and relationships with managers. Employee satisfaction was high throughout the organisation, demonstrating the company's determination to be the best. "Our goal here at Claremont Consulting is to be people-centric and to become a great place to work for everyone," said Mark Baker, our director. We want everyone to look forward to coming to work...

How to Find the Right Job for You Being able to select a job that will make you feel satisfied and content starts with you knowing exactly what you are looking for. You should make a detailed list of the attributes you are seeking and break that list into "have to have" and "like to have" characteristics. You should have this list in mind as you search for, apply to, interview with, and consider your offer packages for job opportunities. Here are some quick and easy recruiting tips that will not only help guide you throughout the stressful Job Search process but will also help you find the perfect job for you. 1. Choose a job that will ultimately make you the happiest Look at the entire job "package" and choose the job that fits best into the "have to have" and "like to have" list you have made. Choosing the position that will make you happy is a recruiting tip that not only has psychological benefits but also has health benefits due to...