by Amit Desai 04.07.23
As a procurement and supply chain professional, it is vital to ensure that your resume stands out from the crowd. With competition for roles in this field becoming increasingly fierce, it is important to highlight your unique skills and experiences to make a strong impression on potential employers. Here are five things to add to…
Read moreby Amit Desai 12.06.23
Providing a great training program to your employees not only shows a solid commitment to promoting workplace wellbeing, but it also improves productivity, enhances service delivery and increases employee satisfaction and retention. But once you have your learning and development strategy figured out, and the workshops and classes are up and running, how do…
Read moreby Amit Desai 25.05.23
Procurement and supply chain management are essential functions in any organization. They are responsible for ensuring businesses have the necessary resources and raw materials to operate smoothly. They also equip them to tackle future challenges. With the urgent need for digital transformation and increasing demand for resilience and efficiency, there has never been a…
Read moreby Amit Desai 15.04.23
The procurement and supply chain sector has had to deal with a variety of challenges in recent years, many of which are ongoing. At Bramwith we are seeing an increasing number of businesses reaping the benefits of recruiting temporary workers to fill short-term gaps in their workforce. However, selecting and recruiting temporary workers for the…
Read moreby Amit Desai 24.03.23
It’s looking like yet another year of shake-ups in the recruitment world. From advancements in AI to the need to adapt to meet new ways of working, we certainly have a lot to keep us on our toes! As always, it will be the companies that are the best informed and the most prepared…
Read moreby Amit Desai 03.11.22
Quiet quitting may be the latest buzzword in the world of the workplace but it is no passing fad. Even before the turbulence of the pandemic, workers across the US were becoming increasingly demoralized and dissatisfied. Desperate to reclaim some of their work/life balance and not feel just another cog in the wheel, they started…
Read moreby Amit Desai 28.06.22
Every procurement and supply chain professional has moments where they feel it is time for a change. It’s perfectly natural to want to try different things out during the course of your career and it isn’t good for either employer or employee to get stale or lose enthusiasm in their role. Sometimes what’s needed is…
Read moreby Amit Desai 02.06.22
Whether you are looking for your first role in procurement and supply chain or want to take the next step on the career ladder, it’s vital that your resume makes a great first impression. But once you have wowed the recruiter with your opening statement you need to keep them interested by showing you have…
Read moreby Amit Desai 01.12.21
With over 740 million users in more than 200 countries and territories across the globe, LinkedIn is the undisputed leader when it comes to career networking websites. But with that amount of users to sift through, and some challenging positions to fill, how do busy procurement and supply chain businesses find the best candidates to…
Read moreby Amit Desai 11.11.21
If you’ve spent the last year or so stooped and contorted at a makeshift desk in your bedroom/kitchen/garage you’re in good company. So, if like 71% of the American workforce, you’re going to be working from home for the foreseeable future, it’s time to make the experience as pleasurable, healthy and happy as possible. From…
Read moreby Amit Desai 12.04.21
In a competitive marketplace like procurement and supply chain, producing a distinctive and unique resume and job application is vital. But how do you achieve this without resorting to gimmickry or coming across like a show-boater? From demonstrating your commitment to developing an impressive online presence, read on to discover top tips for making your…
Read moreby Amit Desai 25.02.21
Artificial Intelligence continues to impact the way we live and work in exciting and unexpected ways. Whether you are an advocate of these developments or they make you uneasy, one thing is for sure – AI is here to stay. As a sector that thrives on innovation, recruitment has been keen to adopt these new…
Read moreby Amit Desai 28.01.21
Promoting diversity and inclusion in recruitment is vital. Doing so means you are more likely to have a broader range of skills in your workplace and a better understanding of different cultures and attitudes. It can also give you access to larger pools of talent. Important movements such as Black Lives Matter have lead to…
Read moreby Amit Desai 19.08.20
Negotiating a job offer isn’t easy, even during times of business as usual. When you add factors such as the current global health crisis and unprecedented times of economic uncertainty into the mix, it becomes even more complex. That’s not to say, however, that you should simply accept the first offer that comes your way….
Read moreby Amit Desai 01.07.20
Working remotely has become an increasingly popular and accepted practice in recent years. With the impact of the current health crisis, many businesses who had previously shied away from decentralized team structures have now adopted remote working with impressive speed and success. We are fortunate enough to have robust and affordable technologies in place to…
Read moreby Amit Desai 15.06.20
Being made redundant or laid off can be a traumatic and stressful experience. Add in the pressures of the current health crisis and you might feel like closing the drapes, ordering take-out, and hiding under a blanket until it all goes away. Well, that might be okay for a day or two. But you need…
Read moreby Amit Desai 12.02.20
Modern businesses are operating in uncertain times. A cursory look at the national or internal press will confirm that. As experts working in a fast-paced sector, procurement, operations and supply chain professionals are used to adapting to change. But that doesn’t mean that we don’t need to be prepared for it, or that we have…
Read moreby Amit Desai 12.02.20
The interview process can be a challenging time for both the candidate and the interviewer. Both parties have a lot at stake and are seeking the perfect fit, now and in the long-term. Often the onus is on the interviewee making errors but recruiters can mess up too. The procurement and supply chain sector is…
Read moreby Amit Desai 12.02.20
Recruitment in the procurement, operations and supply chain sector is highly competitive. Not only do companies require an ever-evolving range of technical skills, they also need professionals who have strong leadership and communication skills. The good news is that the right candidates are out there – you just need an effective recruitment strategy. And then…
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