A new year means new recruitment trends to look out for. Keeping on top of these and making appropriate changes to policy can separate the great employers from the good ones. However, it isn’t just market trends you need to keep an eye out for; employment law changes are just as important. After all, the last thing […]
Author: Louise Alderson
How to keep staff happy over Christmas!
Does your business stay open over the festive period? Well if so, you’re not alone. Research found that four in 10 (44%) professionals will be working over Christmas; and unsurprisingly, one in three (35.3%) aren’t looking forward to it. But who can blame them? Synonymous with great food and good quality time with our […]
5 benefits of hiring an older employee
Unconscious bias during the recruiting process is something of a hot topic right now; and this includes age discrimination. Whether you’re aware of it or not, you may be more likely to hire a younger employee packed with potential over one nearing the end of their career. However, there are actually a number of benefits […]
Benefits of Flexible working
Flexible working is a pretty hot topic at the moment and a popular trend amongst today’s workforce. At the same, it also offers many perks to your business. It can support employee’s needs, help you to be competitive when recruiting and even promote your brilliant employer brand. Most of all, its adaptable depending on your […]
New office!
We are pleased to have recently moved into an additional office within the same building to allow us space to expand, we have kept our original office to allow for privacy while registering candidates and offering clients a private interview area.
4 top tips for attracting candidates
Unemployment is at the lowest point it’s been in fifty years. While this is great news for the economy, the fact that more people are in work and less are actively looking for new jobs does pose a dilemma for employers and means competition for attracting candidates is stiff. This is only heightened by the uncertainty of Brexit and the fact that attracting candidates isn’t always […]
What are the most common interview questions?
These are the ten most frequently-asked interview questions that you can expect to face: What can you tell me about yourself? Can you list your strengths? What weaknesses do you have? Why should I consider hiring you? Where do you see yourself five years from now? Why do you want to work here? What is […]
The importance of employee retention
With ongoing skills shortages wreaking havoc across many industries, finding talented recruits isn’t always easy. Therefore, when you’ve found and hired a fantastic new employee, it’s in your best interest to retain them for as long as possible. What’s more, poor employee retention rates can create further problems with team morale, company culture and the […]
How to turn a temp role into a permanent job
Prove you’re worth it… The trick is to prove your worth. Make yourself indispensable to your employer and they’ll naturally want to retain you. If you have the opportunity to gain expertise in an area vital to the business, seize it. Go above and beyond to exceed expectations daily and show that you’re worth the […]
How can l impress in my first job?
If you’ve never had a job before, it can be quite a shock to the system getting to know what you’re supposed to do and how you’re supposed to act. Everybody knows first impressions count, and when you begin work you have an excellent – but also vital – window of opportunity. It’s a chance […]