Harriet O’Neill
Senior Marketing Executive
- Food blogger extraordinaire
- Mojito making queen
- Number 1 Amy Winehouse fan
What do you love about what you do?
"I love that every day at ISL is different, and I have the freedom to be creative and produce valuable content for founders and candidates within the startup and scaleup space."
Harriet O’Neill's blogs
When is the right time for startup founders to make their first hire?
Being a founder is tough. We work with startup founders every day, and one thing we get asked frequently is when they should make their first hire, and how to get the ball rolling....
16/10/2023
Blog
7 questions to ask at your next interview
Interviews aren’t a one-way street. As a candidate, they’re as much for you as they are for the person interviewing you.
But knowing what questions to ask can be tough, so a lot...
21/09/2023
Blog
How to build a standout careers page
Did you know that over 67% of candidates review a business’ career page before making an application?
A careers page is like a shop window for your business, you want the best t...
08/09/2023
Blog
3 things to do before you close your funding round
You’re fundraising. It’s all you can think about. You need the cash to get your business where it needs to be, but there are many hurdles to jump through to get it.
Your hirin...
15/08/2023
Blog
Product Perspectives – The Key Takeaways
The product industry is rapidly growing. Where product functions would once come into businesses later down the line, many companies are now prioritising product, with product prof...
30/05/2023
Blog
5 technologies that will be big this year
Generative AI
At the end of last year we witnessed the explosion of ChatGPT onto the scene which has got many marketers, recruiters and just about everyone else sweating a bit...
10/01/2023
Blog
How to keep your remote team engaged at work
Although in general hybrid and remote working have been found to have significant benefits, there is still the danger of your workforce becoming disengaged. Buffer’s recent reports...
13/10/2022
Blog
5 ways to manage your mental health as a startup founder
77% of founders say that running a business has had a negative impact on their mental health. We work with a lot of startups and understand that running them can be all-consuming a...
10/10/2022
Blog
Bristol Tech Festival 2022
Bristol Tech Festival is fast approaching, and as community partners, we’re so excited to see the huge range of events taking place across the city. With over 70 events spread acro...
05/10/2022
Blog
4 reasons to stay in your role
Changing jobs is never an easy decision. There’s lots to factor in, and sometimes this can be overwhelming.
There’s plenty of support out there from family and friends to recru...
23/05/2022
Blog
Why employee wellbeing is essential to retention
When it comes to retention there’s one thing for certain, it isn’t as straightforward as some employers think - this is equally as true for wellbeing initiatives in the workpla...
20/04/2022
Blog
5 ways to improve employee wellbeing in your startup
Employee wellbeing is somewhat of a buzzword in today’s startup world.
But what is employee wellbeing?
Employee wellbeing refers to the mental and physical health of your em...
13/04/2022
Blog
Celebrating Success - Harriet
With March's Employee of the Month, Harriet!
How does it feel to win Employee of the Month?
It feels great. The past few months have been particularly busy with the ...
08/04/2022
Blog
How to realign your values to build your business
When you’re looking to bring on your first hires, values may not be at the forefront of your mind. But these first hires will impact the company culture for the next 50 hires; so e...
28/03/2022
Blog
International Women’s Day 2022
Today marks International Women’s Day. Not just a celebration of the achievements of women worldwide, but also a call to action to accelerate women’s equality.
This year’s theme...
08/03/2022
Blog
What are you doing to combat proximity bias in your startup?
Studies show there has been a 97% increase in offering remote or flexible roles, yet almost half of employees express some level of fear that they will be negatively affected if th...
24/03/2022
Blog
How to build a successful internship program for your startup
Many founders see the value in an internship program, but are worried about return on investment. It's worth thinking about what your talent pipeline looks like. In the early stage...
16/03/2022
Blog
3 Bristol-based women working to change the face of STEM
Today marks Ada Lovelace day, an international celebration of the achievements of women in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and maths). It is in recognition of the world’s...
11/03/2022
Blog
How to prioritise mental wellbeing in your tech startup
Mental Health in an Unequal World
For too long the stigma surrounding mental health has prevented people from getting the help that they need.
For many, the widespread ...
11/03/2022
Blog
How to get over the January blues as a startup founder
Today is the most depressing day of the year. Well maybe not quite. But each year, the third Monday of January is dubbed as Blue Monday- a cold, dark day where we don’t want to thi...
17/01/2022
Blog
Is unconscious bias stunting your tech startup growth?
72% of founders agree building a diverse team is extremely important, not only in terms of boosting company culture but it also has a positive impact on revenue. However, only 12...
11/03/2022
Blog
Pay or purpose: how important is money in a new job?
Changing jobs is never easy.
Whether you’re actively looking for a new role or if you’re just considering your options, it’s good to outline what you want from a job.
I...
14/03/2022
Blog
10 top tips to land a job you love this Valentine’s Day
It’s that time of year again. Everywhere you look love is in the air. We can’t help find you the perfect partner, but we do think that everyone should have the chance to love their...
10/03/2022
Blog
Hidden Figures: five female engineering heroes who helped shape the industry
The gender disparity in the engineering industry is nothing new to us. With just 12.3% of those in the U.K. engineering industry female, it’s clear that there are some big change...
09/03/2022
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