Performance Management: why a positive phrase has negative connotations
It’s 9am, you’ve just guzzled down your dose of caffeine for the hour and then you see the email. A one-on-one meeting with your boss, entitled ‘Performance Management’. What are your first thoughts? I think I speak for most people when I say the phrase brings with it negative connotations and a fear of impending […]
Guide to Interviewing Part 1: Essential Screening Techniques
Assessing candidates for a job is a crucial, but often misunderstood skill – and in the first of a three-part series, we explore ways that interviewers can get the most from initial screenings. Generally accomplished remotely, screening interviews are a favourite way to increase hiring efficiency – and our guide lists the questions you mustn’t […]
In-House Vs. External Training: which is better?
No matter what industry your company operates within, there’s going to come a point where, as an HR professional, you’re going to have to organise some training. You know your budget, and you know what you want people to get out of it, but there’s something nagging at the back of your mind – is […]
National Living Wage: How Will Your Business Be Affected?
As you’re no doubt aware, there’s going to be a big shake-up in the minimum wage this year – with it set to rise by 50p per hour for over-25s and being rebranded as the ‘national living wage’. But what does this mean for your business, the recruitment industry, or the economy in general? What […]
Flexible Working: An Employer Guide to UK Law
Want to learn about flexible working? We tell you all about the different types of flexible working, the laws you need to know, and how you even go about implementing it.
Finding work again after becoming unemployed
Returning to work after becoming unemployed can be a challenge, so we’re here to help you get back on the ladder with tips on finding work, volunteering and making the most of your time.
Mental health at work: HR guide to employee wellbeing
We take a look at the state of mental health in the workplace and the role that HR can play in supporting employers and employees in tackling the problem.
UK Skills Shortage: A Recruiter’s Guide
We give you an insight into what the skills shortages looks like from a recruiter perspective, including which industries are experiencing shortages and how recruiters are dealing with it.
5 ways to effectively manage your recruitment process
Need help with your hiring strategy? We’ve looked into the recruitment processes of some of the world’s biggest companies and condensed our research into five easy to follow tips.
Why are people leaving London?
London has always been seen as ‘the place to be’ for ambitious professionals, but increasingly, more and more are leaving the capital to explore opportunities elsewhere. We look into who is leaving London, why, and where they’re going.