Reports & Guides
Providing valuable insights relating to the changing nature of the digital workforce.
We make it our mission to give our clients and Talent valuable insights, reports and resources to help navigate their way through the changing needs of the marketing, creative and development industry.
Market Insights
Talent Insights Report 2023
Generative AI, diversity programs, the return to on-site—today's workplace environment is constantly changing. As that continues, the imperative for team leadership grows more pivotal. Gain the latest insights.
Improving Diversity in the Workplace
With extensive insight from the team at The Diversity Partnership, our Best Practice Guide is equally relevant for those seeking to make meaningful changes in their business for the first time, and individuals who are well-versed DEI advocates.
Employee Experience 3.0 Reports
Take a glimpse into the future of work, from digital nomads and remote work, to a future-proof metaverse strategy, to the impact of cryptocurrency and NFTs. This and more in our 3-part series.
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The Future is Inclusive
Accessibility isn’t just a checkbox—it’s the key to creating digital experiences that work for everyone. This guide is your gateway to understanding why digital accessibility matters and how you can build a more inclusive future, starting today.
Freelance Hiring: The Guide
Aquent's Freelance Hiring guide walks you through optimising collaboration with freelancers, from defining your needs to selecting the right skillset. It also breaks down what the freelance market looks like right now, and features freelance day rates for key Creative, Marketing and Tech roles.
90 Day Onboarding Guide
Crafting a thoughtful onboarding experience for new hires is vital to set them up for success. This Onboarding Guide takes you through the employee onboarding process step by step, helping you to engage new hires, and ensure the first months as a member of your team are equally as meaningful as they are productive.
Candidate Interview Worksheet
Streamline the candidate evaluation process. Our worksheet contains top hiring manager interview questions and focus areas for interview notes to help you identify high performers and hire the right talent to elevate your team.
How to Build & Maintain Your Creative Team
A ‘how to’ guide on all you could ever want to know when looking to source, build and maintain a strong creative team. Including writing amazing job descriptions, matching salaries, giving great employee feedback and finding your leadership style.
Getting a Job – All You Could Ever Want To Know!
We have created a ‘how to’ guide on all you could ever want to know when searching for your next job. From making sure you’re earning the right salary, to getting your CV in order, to smashing your interview – and everything in between.
Tips and Tricks for Interviewing Candidates
Everyone knows the basics, but what can you do to really level up your interview process? Our expert’s guide covers everything from varying types and techniques, to the ways you can evaluate candidates and avoid expensive mistakes.
Diversity Business Toolkit: Shift Your DEI Efforts
The stats are clear. Diversity makes good business sense. But when you’re making moves to create a more diverse workplace, it’s not always easy to shift your DEI efforts into the next phase. Get three actionable downloads from diversity recruitment expert Jenn Tardy and educator Kate Slater.
How To Find & Secure Top Perm Candidates
There's a lot to think about when looking to hire a perm candidate but don’t worry, we have over 35 years’ experience matching our clients with the right talent for their needs. We've created this guide to help you through every stage of the process.
Mind Your Manners: A Guide to Workplace Etiquette
Some of the more subjective aspects of the working world often go unspoken about. Well, no more! We’re here to talk about all the things people do at work that they really shouldn’t. From ghosting to gossiping, and pulling a sickie to procrastinating, this is our guide to office etiquette and how to manage it.
The Digital Marketing Hiring Guide
Learn how to transform your team, your brand, and your marketing program results with the new Digital Marketing Hiring Guide. Includes the essential skills needed for a modern marketing team with guidance on how to spot and hire the best talent.
How to Hire and Retain the Best UX Talent
Does your company find it challenging to source and hire qualified User Experience professionals? Do you want to know how to retain and motivate them once you have them? If so, we have 2 free downloadable guides that have all the information you could want.
Refining Your Portfolio Guide
The Refining Your Portfolio guide contains advice from recruiters who review and recommend creative, marketing and tech candidates every day. Whether you’re going for your first role, changing careers, or just looking for ways to get a competitive edge, this guide is for you.
