Blog - Sperton

January 13, 2026

ISO 9001:2015 Certification and ISO 30405:2023 Alignment Statement

Sperton’s recruitment methodology is designed and operated in accordance with the principles and guidelines of ISO 30405:2023 – Human resource management — Guidelines on recruitment. Although ISO 30405 is a non-certifiable guideline standard, Sperton applies its core principles across the full recruitment lifecycle, including job analysis, sourcing, screening, assessment, selection, reference checking, decision-making, documentation, and

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July 8, 2026

5 Ways to Improve Your Tech Recruitment Process

Recruiting tech talent is getting tougher. You face tight candidate pools, long hiring cycles, and skill mismatches. But you can fix those with smart, data-driven adjustments. Here are five practical steps to make your tech recruitment smoother and more effective. Refine job descriptions: If the job post is messy, the whole hiring process slows down.

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July 6, 2026

How to Build a Leadership Pipeline?

Strong leaders build strong businesses. But leadership isn’t something you can create overnight. You’re too late if you’re waiting until a position opens up to search for a leader. A leadership pipeline is a steady process of identifying, developing, and preparing employees for future leadership roles. It’s not just for big corporations. Regardless of size,

Written by Anna Bragida

June 29, 2026

Webinar Recording: Understanding Standards in Recruitment

If you missed our recent webinar on best practices in recruitment, you can now catch up whenever it suits you. We decided to run this session because the same questions keep popping up in conversations with clients and partners. What does “good recruitment” really mean in day-to-day work? Not in theory, not in a policy

Written by Erik Mellebye-Giertsen

June 19, 2026

Best practice recruitment – why standards matter for your business

Recruitment is one of the most important decisions any business makes – yet the industry has long lacked clear, verifiable competence requirements. Together with representatives from DNV, Sperton Global and Master Management, we’re inviting you to a free webinar to discuss best practices in recruitment and the role of standards such as ISO 30405 and

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June 18, 2026

How to Build a Recruitment Strategy Without a Massive Budget

Hiring on a budget is not just possible. It’s often better. When you don’t have money to spend on ads or recruiters, you must think sharper, act faster, and use what’s already around you. That’s what makes a strategy work. If you’re running a small business, early-stage startup, or lean HR team, here’s how to

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June 5, 2026

Strategic Agreement with IBM

We are pleased to announce that Sperton Germany, part of Sperton Global AS, has signed a strategic agreement with IBM to support their talent requirements across key European markets. Under this collaboration, Sperton will provide recruitment and workforce solutions across Germany, Poland, France, Luxembourg, Spain, the Netherlands, and Belgium, supporting IBM’s continued growth and transformation

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June 4, 2026

Agile Hiring: Bringing Startup Speed to Corporate Recruitment

Speed is increasingly crucial in hiring, as traditional corporate recruitment often suffers from delays, rigidity, and lengthy approval processes. In contrast, startup teams exemplify a more efficient approach characterized by agility, iteration, and responsiveness. The concept of agile hiring suggests that larger companies could adopt these faster methods, making their recruitment processes leaner and more

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June 2, 2026

The Power of Asking the Right Questions

Curiosity looks small. It can be a hand raised in a crowded room or a quiet “why” on a notepad. Yet that single move rewires meetings, lifts engagement, and sharpens decisions. Harvard research shows that people who ask numerous follow-up questions appear warmer and more competent, and they establish stronger connections within minutes. In speed-dating

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May 22, 2026

What to Do When You Can’t Find Qualified Candidates?

Employers increasingly face challenges in finding qualified candidates, with over 70% reporting difficulties. This talent shortage impacts various industries, leading to slowed projects, increased workloads, and stunted growth. However, the issue lies not in the disappearance of talent but in its shifting landscape. How companies adapt to these changes will significantly influence their growth trajectory.

Written by Anna Bragida

May 22, 2026

Top Skills Needed for the Green Energy Transition

The world is changing faster than ever. Every country and every industry is trying to cut emissions and move toward cleaner, more reliable energy. In this race, one thing is clear: we don’t just need new technology, we need new skills. The people who can design, install, manage, and adapt renewable systems will shape the