<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Motive Group]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motive Group]]></description><link>https://www.motivegroup.co.uk/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 17:24:29 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.withmotivegroup.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[If You're Hiring Reactively, You're Already Behind]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reactive hiring costs more, takes longer, and produces worse outcomes. Here's the maths startup founders need to run before they think they need someone. 
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Here's what it actually costs your structure, your candidates, and your next hire.]]></description><link>https://www.motivegroup.co.uk/post/job-title-inflation-in-startups-why-it-costs-more-than-you-think</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0453ab618ba45174feee5d</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 14:08:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9ed26d_de77bc5e3a5b41b1958785390330247d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_500,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kieran</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How To Write a Job Description for a Startup]]></title><description><![CDATA[If your job description reads like a wish list, your hiring process is already broken. 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Based on 50+ interviews, here are the questions to ask, the traits to spot, and why great platform leaders drive more than just technical outcomes.]]></description><link>https://www.motivegroup.co.uk/post/hiring-a-vp-of-platform-look-beyond-the-tech</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69134a4eebac7f2b97905546</guid><category><![CDATA[Team Building & Talent Strategy]]></category><category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 17:06:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_7149753737427346646473~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kieran</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Founders Can Build Psychological Safety]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover why psychological safety is critical for startup growth and team performance. A no-nonsense guide for founders and execs to build trust, boost innovation, and lead with impact, backed by research and real-world strategies.]]></description><link>https://www.motivegroup.co.uk/post/how-founders-can-build-psychological-safety-that-actually-works</link><guid isPermaLink="false">683040dd41def1a8f366adde</guid><category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category><category><![CDATA[Startup culture]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2025 10:29:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_0d13ca65e55f4cbdb67e7c0ceea2ad87~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Hannah</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tackle Self-Doubt &#38; Build a High-Performing Leadership Team]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover how founders of high-growth startups can address self-doubt and feedback challenges within their leadership teams. Practical, actionable leadership development strategies for scaling companies.]]></description><link>https://www.motivegroup.co.uk/post/self-doubt-is-costing-your-leadership-team-performance</link><guid isPermaLink="false">680b75526be0a2b59f08e2dd</guid><category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 06:36:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_9a3d59cd371f495d9074b4f5b1002fbf~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kieran</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Startups, SOPs and Scaling: Why You Need Processes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scaling your startup team? Learn when to introduce SOPs, how to document processes, and avoid chaos as you grow. Smart hiring starts with structure.]]></description><link>https://www.motivegroup.co.uk/post/startups-sops-and-scaling-why-you-need-processes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">680b6a9fc30df67d50d4abba</guid><category><![CDATA[Team Building & Talent Strategy]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 11:17:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_c36e060fec33461fa63b39a8752e5d8c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kieran</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Is Everyone Hiring BDRs - And How To Make Sure Yours Perform?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thinking of hiring a BDR? Here’s how to spot the ones who’ll actually move the needle.]]></description><link>https://www.motivegroup.co.uk/post/why-is-everyone-hiring-bdrs-and-how-to-make-sure-yours-actually-perform</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67e699a9f96b48cc2d179f68</guid><pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 13:07:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c301c6bcf52340fb9fa8ce87a82569ea.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Hannah</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 London Office Spaces That Are Ideal for Startups and Scale-Ups]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover 10 great London coworking spaces for startups and scale-ups, offering flexibility, collaboration, and room to grow]]></description><link>https://www.motivegroup.co.uk/post/london-office-spaces-for-startups-and-scale-ups</link><guid isPermaLink="false">677e94f4dde65476dbfbdc38</guid><category><![CDATA[London Startups]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jan 2025 10:58:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_7ce451133644437c8375a48edf0c833c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Hannah</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tackle 5 Brutal Scale-up Recruitment Challenges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Let’s cut the crap: recruiting for a scale-up isn’t a walk in the park. 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Learn how to create a high-performing, mission-driven squad that thrives in the chaos of start-ups]]></description><link>https://www.motivegroup.co.uk/post/stop-hiring-start-building-crafting-teams-that-actually-deliver</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6745d1f7ab2e23aa5731e3f0</guid><category><![CDATA[Team Building & Talent Strategy]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 04 Dec 2024 12:53:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/70e0fa_4b13cd02569f4be09fddbcdce4a7ff99~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Hannah</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Remote Work Is Failing Junior Employees]]></title><description><![CDATA[Remote work sounds great, but is it holding juniors back? Learn why it’s tricky for them to thrive and how to fix the gaps.]]></description><link>https://www.motivegroup.co.uk/post/remote-work-is-detrimental-to-junior-team-members</link><guid isPermaLink="false">650accb09e6057424c86e9c7</guid><pubDate>Wed, 20 Sep 2023 10:43:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_356f1bbe2c6e4c8fad7353aed4792758~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Hannah</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Attracting Top-Tier Talent for Your Startup or Scale-Up]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you’re running a growing business, you already know the talent challenge: finding people who not only excel at their work but also...]]></description><link>https://www.motivegroup.co.uk/post/attracting-top-talent-proven-recruitment-strategies-for-growing-companies</link><guid isPermaLink="false">650af9a8289cc07a5ef54e6f</guid><pubDate>Thu, 31 Aug 2023 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_d7d87deafa8a4fc3adcdf4169be4d932~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kieran</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Your Startup Needs Embedded Recruitment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Finding the right talent for a tech startup or scale-up is a battlefield. 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