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Dstl: Know The Unknown

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Dstl hire the brightest minds in the country. But their better-known competitors were taking the best talent. So we launched an awareness campaign and created a challenging online game. We not only found the right people, but we picked up a few awards along the way too!

Winner - Digital Experience for Early Talent
Winner - Best Digital Solution
Winner - Best Recruitment Website (below £50,000)
Winner - Innovation in Recruitment

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Meet the team: Introducing Jess, joining our team as Head of Comms Strategy

We’re welcoming the arrival of Jess to our Attraction and Communications team!

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Reflecting on his first three months at Penna, James Miller delves into the intricacies of talent acquisition, digital transformation, and financial constraints whilst navigating the ever-evolving job market.

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The Persistent March Forward for Diversity and Inclusion

As we reflect on our Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Alexis Curtis-Harris’ recent achievement, having been nominated at the British Diversity Awards, Sonia Tanda takes a look at the ongoing journey towards true inclusivity, and the collective effort needed to shape a more balanced world.

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