With more than 17 years of presence and experience in Cyprus, Malta and the Middle East our expertise in the provision of Recruitment, Payroll, HR, and Outplacements services is un-paralleled.
Managing a vast range of career opportunities in Cyprus, Malta & the Middle East, we mix our unrivalled expertise, specific industry knowledge, exceptional online presence, and an extensive network, giving our clients access to the best human capital and talent.
Since 2005 we have placed thousands of candidates to advance their careers and meet our client's strategic objectives. Our high-quality service is consistently committed to excellence where confidentiality, for both client and candidate, are at the forefront of our priorities. In this highly competitive market where finding and retaining top talent can be incredibly challenging, it has never been more critical to engage the services of GRS.
We specialise in: Permanent Recruitment Search & Selection, Temporary Recruitment Services, Payroll Solutions, Recruitment Process Outsourcing, Salary Benchmarking, Outplacement and Psychometric Personality Assessment.
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Recruitment is a pivotal function in any organisation, driving growth, innovation, and overall success. While every month has its merits, November stands out as a particularly strategic time to embark on the hiring journey. In this article, we’ll delve into the unique advantages that November brings to the recruitment table
Read full articleIn today’s competitive job market, standing out from the crowd is essential to secure your dream job. One effective strategy that has gained immense traction is personal branding. Just as companies build their brand identity to attract customers, individuals can craft their personal brand to make a lasting impression on employers and advance their careers. From shaping your online presence to showcasing your unique value proposition, let’s explore how personal branding can be the key to unlocking your professional aspirations.
Read full articleIn today’s competitive job market, attracting and retaining top talent has become more challenging than ever. One of the crucial elements that can significantly influence an organization’s ability to recruit and keep skilled professionals is its compensation strategy. Salary benchmarking, the process of comparing a company’s compensation practices against those of its competitors or peers, has emerged as an essential tool for designing fair, competitive, and effective remuneration packages. This article explores why salary benchmarking is important and how it can positively impact businesses.
Read full articleDeciding to change jobs requires thoughtful reflection and self-assessment. Career advancement is very important for your professional growth and should therefore be taken into consideration and never be ignored. The unhappiness you experience with your career when seeing no professional growth can have an impact on all areas of your life, from your health to your advancement opportunities. By knowing when the right time is to leave your job, you could obtain countless new opportunities where you are challenged regularly and do have chances for advancement in growth.
Read full articleIn today’s competitive job market, organisations need efficient and effective ways to source the best talent globally. That’s where global recruitment solutions come into play. At GRS Recruitment, we specialise in providing top-notch global recruitment services, connecting employers with skilled professionals across various industries. With our comprehensive global recruitment solutions, we empower businesses to find exceptional candidates and fill critical positions with ease.
Read full articleThe answer to “Do we really need dress codes at work?” varies, depending on who you ask. The attitude towards dress codes is shifting radically. Some companies still enforce dress codes, others just abandon them altogether. However, everyone can agree on one thing and that is the “no sweatpants” policy.
Read full articleAn important part of being satisfied in your job is being paid what you are worth. However, often people know they are not being paid their worth but are plagued by fear or self-doubt when it comes to negotiating a pay rise. Take full control of your career by overcoming this obstacle!
Read full articleIn simple terms, unconscious bias means that as an employer you favour one segment of workers over another. The favouritism is considered subtle, as the person exhibiting the prejudice is often unaware the discrimination exists. On the other hand, conscious bias suggests the hiring manager or employer are aware of their deliberate prejudices and overtly hurt another person or a group of people. Regardless of whether it is conscious or unconscious bias, either can have a negative effect on workplace environments. Unconscious racism, ageism, and sexism play a big role in who gets hired. A lot of studies show that many hiring processes are biased and unfair. Left unchecked, these biases can also shape a company or industry’s culture and norms. A simple example would be, if we don’t see male kindergarten teachers or female engineers, we don’t naturally associate men and women with those jobs, and we apply different standards when hiring, promoting, and evaluating job performance.
Read full articleLife is a rollercoaster of successes and failures. What matters is that we keep striving for success and never let failure determine our future goals. Everyone makes mistakes from which they learn valuable lessons from. There is more to life and success than just keeping busy. Here are 10 career lessons most of us learn too late:
Read full articleGrounded in more than a century of science and underpinned by comprehensive industry research, Hogan Assessments is the international leader in personality insights. Hogan benefits from more than 30 years of experience, providing cutting-edge consulting solutions to some of the world’s largest companies, including half of the Fortune 500. The questionnaires involve focused assessments from four key perspectives. These measure normal personality, derailment characteristics, core values and cognitive reasoning ability. Combined, they offer unique insight into the depths of one’s personality and cognitive reasoning, with strong implications for performance, organisational “fit”, retention and leadership effectiveness. The Hogan Assessments deliver data-based personality insights which can aid in boosting organisational success. They have also been validated in countries all over the world which suggests that their personality and performance metrics integrate different cultural norms and personality traits. Hogan’s international validation can also be seen through the fact that the assessments are translated in more than 40 languages for seamless use in almost any country.
Read full articleEven though, in today’s working world, there are millions of people that are deciding to leave their job for a multitude of reasons, the most unsurprising exodus probably comes from working parents. Juggling virtual learning, working from home and the office, as well as providing care to their children can cause them a lot of pressure and make them feel alone and helpless. Not only do parents have to carry the responsibility of caring for their children and keeping up with the demands of their jobs, but they are also responsible for the unseen mental load of managing a household, helping with schoolwork, and staying connected to their partners. Therefore, little time remains during the day for them to spend it on their own well-being and health.
Read full articleIn a competitive job market, it is not so easy to get hired. The main issue students face when job hunting is lack of experience. Employers today tend to pay attention to the level of higher education that job applicants have received but usually pay even more attention to the work experience they have gained throughout their studies, especially for entry level jobs. In fact, 95% of employers state that they look at a graduate’s work experience. If you find yourself looking at job descriptions and realize that you do not possess the necessary skills and relevant work experience in order to apply for the job, you may find that doing an internship can aid in increasing your future employability.
Read full articleHow important is it encourage our teams to take their annual leave? It can be summed up in one sentence, rested employees are more productive employees. Taking time off can reduce stress, help prevent burnout and promote work-life balance by allowing for more time to be spent with family and friends. There are so many articles focusing on how to work better, how to get more done, and be more successful, but there is very little written about the key role played by rest, and the importance of time-out in our lives.
Read full articleIn the new norm many of us now find ourselves working from home, and admittedly there can be many advantages to working from home, not the least of which is a 30-second commute. Previously we may have thought working from home could mean you could work on the couch, in the garden, or at your kitchen table, in the end, you may find that you’re most productive at home when you create a proper workstation.
Read full articleEmployers conduct several rounds of interviews and assessments to ensure they are hiring the best candidate for the job, but as a candidate you should also be doing your own research and assessment. Often candidates accept a position without putting too much thought into the culture, people, and progression in the opportunity. Focusing solely on the role and the renumeration can have its repercussions.
Read full articleAre you a manager or HR Professional asking the same old classic interview questions? Do you feel like the responses you get are textbook answers almost like a script? Do you feel like asking a candidate your standard interview questions you really get to know who they are? If part of your job role is interviewing and you are tired of the same old questions or if you are onboarding people and they are not really a “team fit”, then read the below advise on how to add some curveball questions to spice up the interview, keep the candidates on their toes and get to know the real person.
Read full articleWhere to begin when putting together a winning CV? Our CV creation guide covers key CV writing areas that will help you to get it right first time and impress potential employers. It’s important to remember that your CV is your marketing tool. When shopping are you attracted to a shop with a blank window, or a store that looks just like the last, I would think not. Your CV is your shop window and it’s time to stand out.
Read full articleWhether you’re searching for a new job or thinking of a career change you will gain a competitive edge in working with GRS Recruitment. There are a multitude of benefits for job seekers looking for that next opportunity in using a recruitment agency, and when working with GRS you are working in partnership with a top firm and the largest recruitment agency in Cyprus with more than 15 years of knowledge and experience.
Read full articleWe can’t hear you, you’re on mute! It’s a phrase most of us have got used to hearing in the last few years as we embrace hybrid working in both Cyprus and Malta. For some companies’ hybrid working has always existed, but for others it was completely uncharted waters that we were reluctantly forced to explore in response to the pandemic, in what became the remote working experiment. So, what exactly is hybrid working? Well to sum it up it’s an arrangement in which an employee is able to work part of their time at the workplace and part remotely.
Read full articleAre you considering moving to Cyprus this year? We imagine you are most likely hoping to secure a job before your arrival, in order that you can settle in and enjoy this beautiful island before your first day at the office. Curious to find out which will be the highest in-demand jobs in Cyprus for 2022? Check out our insights guide based on the latest Eurostat data and our experience in the recruitment field of over 15 years. If you discover your job on this list, then you are in luck, as you will find a variety of organisations searching for talent just like you.
Read full articleGRS’ HR & RPO manager, Annita Paliou, recently became a certified Hogan Assessment Practitioner. Her certification acknowledges completion of in-depth training, which focused on using and interpreting a number of personality-based assessment inventories, including Hogan personality inventory, as well as motives, values and preferences inventory.
Read full articleSalary benchmarking is the process used by a business to identify, track, and compare similar salary rates to determine the pay package for their employees. In terms of HR, salary benchmarking is essential for comparing the pay and benefits on offer against those offered by competitors.
Read full articleGRS Recruitment have always been at the sharp end of recruitment in Cyprus and Malta and for the last 15 years have used a UK based recruitment CRM system called Bond Adapt. GRS Recruitment have been the pioneers of recruitment in Cyprus due to many factors, but one major factor has been “staying ahead of the game”.
Read full articleCOVID-19 came as a shock to everyone and resulted in 2020 being a very tough year for many of us at both a personal and professional level. With a lock-down beginning in 2021 it has meant many people have felt unable to plan for the next year making some feel anxious, scared and insecure but these are all-natural feelings given the current circumstances.
Read full articleArticle 8 (21) provides that the tax exemption of €8.550 and 20% (whichever is the lower) of the remuneration from any employment exercised in Cyprus by an individual who was resident outside Cyprus the tax year before the year of commencement of employment in Cyprus is exempt from income tax.
Read full articleA new public transport system was recently launched in Cyprus to expand the Bus network across Cyprus and bring it up to European standards. The newly created Cyprus Public Transport was established by the MLKP consortium comprising of Malta Public Transport and Kapnos Airport Shuttle Ltd and is serving routes in Nicosia and Larnaca as of 4th July 2020. The contract for the services was awarded by the Cyprus Ministry of Transport and is for the next ten years.
Read full articleHiring the right candidate is a time-consuming and challenging task that significantly affects the productivity of the company. Fifty-two percent of talent acquisition leaders said that “the most difficult part of recruitment was identifying the right candidates from a large applicant pool.” Therefore, finding a way to quickly and effectively narrow down the pool of applicants will not only free up time, but it will also relieve some of the stress and difficulty for hiring managers.
Read full articleCyprus has continued to attract companies in the fintech, investment, forex and IT sectors, which is creating enormous career opportunities for both local and international candidates. In addition to its advantageous tax regime and business friendly approach, Cyprus is a very attractive and safe place to live and work, says co-founder of GRS Steve Slocombe.
Read Steve Slocombe's full insightSteve graduated in Law (LLB) from Manchester Metropolitan University before joining Hays Plc where he set up and headed their very successful property recruitment division in the West End of London. Having built up a successful team Steve moved on to work for the US recruiter Spherion in London where he specialised in placing Qualified Accountants out of the Top 4 into FTSE top 50 companies. Having decided to move to Cyprus, Steve established a new office for an international consultancy in Cyprus, before setting up GRS in 2004. At the beginning the business was run out of the spare bedroom of his house and now GRS has offices in Cyprus and Malta and is the market leader in Cyprus for recruitment and payroll services. For the last 15 years GRS has provided permanent and temporary recruitment solutions and payroll services to some of the world’s leading companies operating in Cyprus and Malta.
Lorraine joined GRS in 2015 as a temporary Resourcer bringing with her a wealth of international experience from her Recruitment Career in London and Dubai. Lorraine began her career in 2005 initially in the IT sector before moving into the evolving world of digital media. During her time in the Middle East Lorraine recruited in the Sales and Marketing sector recruiting Senior Sales professionals across a number of industry industries including; Media, Events/Exhibitions, FMCG, Automotive, Healthcare and Corporate B2B. Lorraine’s role at GRS has developed rapidly since 2015 and she is responsible for the Candidate Resourcing Teams for Cyprus and Malta as well as heading up the running of the Operations of the business. Ensuring that the operations of the front and back offices integrate and work as one smooth operation. As part of the Management Team her position contributes to the continued success of GRS across Cyprus and Malta ensuring that we deliver outstanding service to both candidates and clients. Lorraine is also the Data Protection Officer for GRS and works closely with the Director on a number of ad-hoc projects in the business.
Hayley joined GRS in 2013 after relocating to Cyprus from the UK, she is a dedicated ambitious and focused Recruitment Director with a proven track record in building successful and long term business relationships with clients. Hayley consistently delivers an outstanding service to candidates looking for their next career move in Cyprus and has acquired a legendary status in Cyprus as the ‘go to person’ in the FX and Fintech industries in Cyprus. As a Recruitment Director and part of the Management Team Hayley is a great leader and motivator to both the Cyprus and Malta teams and is heavily involved in the strategy and direction of the business. Hayley is a keen networker who regularly attends market related events to expand her knowledge of the industries in which she recruits and the demands/challenges of the recruitment landscape in Cyprus.
Ross joined GRS in 2016 as Executive Recruitment Consultant and was promoted to Senior Consultant in record time before being further promoted to a Business Manager.
Ross began his recruitment career with Brook Street Bureau in the UK managing a large city centre contract employment desk. With a diverse client portfolio Ross built his experience in working with both government and private sector companies, providing staff from entry to senior management level. He then went on to spend a decade working for the world’s largest tourism company TUI. During this time Ross worked across Europe in hotel operations, resort management and business development for the group’s biggest airline. As Business Manager, Ross uses his proven technical and corporate communications knowledge to develop and grow the GRS client base by marketing our 360 Human Resource services. Ross solidifies GRS' presence in the local marketplace through consistent networking and participation in membership organisation/industry events.
Living in Cyprus since 2010 Ross brings his passion in client relationship management, business development and recruitment knowledge to the GRS Cyprus.
Our payroll and accounting team is led by Nicoletta Demetriou who joined GRS in March 2013 from the Top 4 where she was the firm’s ‘Payroll Champion’. A Fellow of the ACCA and a member of the Cyprus Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Nicoletta has 20 years’ experience of running payroll and accounting services for international and local companies in Cyprus. Since 2005 GRS have provided Permanent and Temporary Recruitment services and Payroll Solutions to companies that range from start-ups, SME’s through to some of the world most recognised brands. Nicoletta is part of the Management Team of the GRS Group and is actively involved in the strategy and planning of the group. Nicoletta is fluent in Greek and English.
Michelle has joined GRS Recruitment, Malta as Managing Consultant, originally from the UK Michelle has lived in Malta for two years, where she has worked within the recruitment industry, gaining a good understanding of the market and an excellent network of professionals in Malta.
Michelle previously worked and gained experience in a number of sectors including Aviation, Legal, Legacy, Accounting and Treasury in London which gives her a good insight into the requirements of her clients. She also has an avid interest in the Gaming and Blockchain industry which is a fundamental part of Malta’s rapidly growing economy.
Recruitment is a pivotal function in any organisation, driving growth, innovation, and overall success. While every month has its merits, November stands out as a particularly strategic time to embark on the hiring journey. In this article, we’ll delve into the unique advantages that November brings to the recruitment table
Read full articleIn today’s competitive job market, standing out from the crowd is essential to secure your dream job. One effective strategy that has gained immense traction is personal branding. Just as companies build their brand identity to attract customers, individuals can craft their personal brand to make a lasting impression on employers and advance their careers. From shaping your online presence to showcasing your unique value proposition, let’s explore how personal branding can be the key to unlocking your professional aspirations.
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