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The Builder's Mindset
Based on 125 AI projects from our talent network, we uncovered the one trait that separates extraordinary AI talent from everyone else. Download the report to uncover what’s driving the strongest AI work.
2026 UK Salary Guide
Our 2026 Salary Guide provides you with a benchmark for UK salaries today, featuring 190+ roles across marketing, creative, technology, and emerging AI-related roles.
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, with 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.
From the blog
How companies can champion women's leadership roles in the tech industry.
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Save your tears for the boardroom.
Thought Leadership
Trust, innovation & human connection: Redefining financial services at Eight.
Thought Leadership
Other resources
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.
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
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.
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.
The Renaissance of Teamwork
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.
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.
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.