Deborah Blackhurst

Deborah is a visionary leader and strategist at the helm of Strategic Resourcing. With over a decade of both technical and resourcing experience, she possesses a deep understanding of the evolving landscape of talent acquisition and management. Known for her innovative approach and unwavering commitment to excellence, Deborah has played a pivotal role in revolutionising recruitment across the built environment sector.
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The True Cost of Recruitment in Construction
According to the Building Cost Information Service, 10% fewer people are employed in the construction...
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Preparing for National Insurance Increases: Proactive Ways to Save on Recruitment Costs in 2025
From 6th April 2025, the Class 1 National Insurance Contributions (NICs) Lower Earnings Threshold and...
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Addressing the Top 3 Construction Industry Skills Shortages
Addressing the Top 3 Construction Industry Skills Shortages
  According to the latest Construction Skills Network (CSN) report, the UK needs 225,000 new construction...
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Site Manager Job Description: Skills and Qualifications
Site Manager Job Description: Skills and Qualifications
  Site managers are important members of staff who are responsible for the daily operations that occur...
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Staff Retention Strategies
Staff Retention Strategies
How can you boost employee satisfaction, reduce staff turnover rates and improve staff retention? Discover...
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Construction Industry Skills: The Impact of a New Labour Government
The UK construction industry is at a pivotal moment. The appointment of the new Labour government brings...
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The construction skills crisis: Five ways contractors can bridge the gap
It’s well documented that a widening skills gap is having a devastating impact on the construction sector....
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Attracting the next generation into construction.
Let’s address the challenges to find the solutions The construction industry stands at a crossroads,...
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Exploring The Top Recruitment Pain Points For Construction Companies
Exploring The Top Recruitment Pain Points For Construction Companies
The hiring process in the construction industry can be both stressful and time-consuming, especially...
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Building the future. The roles in demand now to meet the challenges of levelling up and net zero.
As the public sector sets ambitious goals for initiatives like levelling up regional disparities and...
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Addressing the Top 3 Construction Industry Skills Shortages
The construction industry plays a pivotal role in shaping our built environment, but it is currently...
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