There’s something we’ve been talking about recently that we think deserves a little more attention when it comes to recruitment.
‘Stickability’.
It’s not a word you’ll necessarily find on a CV, but after years of recruiting for businesses across York and North Yorkshire, we know how valuable it can be.
It’s that combination of reliability, resilience, attitude and willingness to learn.
It’s the person who turns up, gets stuck in, asks questions, takes responsibility and keeps going when things get busy.
And as we head towards the final quarter of the year, we think it’s worth asking:
Have you got the right people in place for Q4?
Q4 has a habit of arriving quickly
September can feel like a fresh start. Summer is coming to an end, students are returning to York, and businesses are beginning to look towards the final few months of the year.
But before we know it, we’ll be talking about Christmas deadlines, year-end targets, increased workloads, staff holidays and planning for 2027.
For many businesses, Q4 can be one of the busiest and most demanding periods of the year.
And that’s exactly why recruiting now can make such a difference.
Waiting until you urgently need someone significantly reduces your options. Starting the conversation now gives you time to find the right person, rather than simply the person who is available.
Look beyond the CV
The candidate with five years’ experience might look like the obvious choice.
But what about the graduate with a fantastic attitude and a willingness to learn?
The student looking for part-time work who has already demonstrated exceptional organisation and time management through juggling study, work and other commitments?
The candidate moving into a new sector with a wealth of transferable skills?
Or the person who perhaps doesn’t tick every box on the job description but has that all-important ‘stickability’?
Experience matters, of course.
But so do attitude, potential and the desire to do a good job.
Sometimes the best hire is the person who needs a little investment at the start and gives you far more in return over time.
Why start your Q4 recruitment planning now?
More choice.
The earlier you start, the greater the pool of candidates you can consider.
Better decisions.
You have time to meet people properly and assess not just their experience, but whether they will fit your team and your business.
Less pressure.
Recruiting because you need someone tomorrow rarely produces the best hiring decisions.
A stronger Q4.
Getting someone settled into your business before the busiest period means they can learn your systems, understand your customers and become part of the team before the pressure really starts.
A headstart on 2027.
The right appointment doesn’t just solve a Q4 problem. It can strengthen your team going into the new year.
At One to One, we can help you look at your Q4 recruitment needs, whether that’s a temporary member of staff to cover a busy period, a part-time student, an entry-level appointment or an experienced permanent hire.
And if the right person doesn’t have every qualification or every year of experience you’re looking for, we’ll help you look at the bigger picture too.
Because sometimes potential + attitude + ‘stickability’ is a powerful combination.
If you know your team is likely to need additional support between now and the end of the year, let’s talk now.