5 tips for coping with mental health problems at work
With 1 in 4 people suffering with mental health disorders every year in the UK, trying to cope with these conditions in the workplace is a very real problem. Around 70% of sufferers don’t seek treatment and so within the confined walls of an office, daily stresses coupled with your anxiety or depression can mount […]
How to Avoid Office Burnout
It’s 3pm on a Tuesday afternoon and you’ve hit ‘the wall’. The vats of coffee you’ve chugged down prove no sustenance, as you melt off your chair, slumping to the floor. Office burnout can happen to anyone, and knowing the signs early is crucial in taking preventative steps. Below is a quick help guide in […]
5 tips for reducing eye strain at work
With the digital takeover ensuring that computers are less dispensable in the office than those who use them, eye strain is becoming a very real work-related complaint. Fatigue, poor vision, and eye twitching have all become the calling cards of our increased exposure to blue light, and are symptomatic of an eye strain problem that […]
What did recruitment look like before the dawn of the internet?
Imagine a distant time, somewhere with paper, telephones and fax machines; a place filled with the buzz of busy people, when contacting a prospective candidate meant calling a number and speaking to a real person. Cast your mind back yet further, and try to imagine scouring local newspapers in search of a job. Perhaps most […]
Are recruiters adapting to the online world?
The Internet has had a profound effect on business, and the recruitment sector has been amongst the pioneers of the digital age. However, despite this leading role in the online world, it seems that embracing new technologies for effective recruitment does have its limitations. According to a recent survey involving head hunters, direct employers and […]
Here are the 5 best brain foods for thought
If ever there was an aspect of life that was better suited to the phrase ‘easier in theory than in practice,’ maintaining a healthy diet has to be it. The benefits of healthy eating have long been proven by our friend science, but it’s not only the physical impact that makes it a recommended daily […]
Employers: how to choose a recruitment agency
So you’re looking for staff, but not sure which employment service is right for you? With around 30,000 agencies in the UK, each varying in specialism and approach, picking just one can be difficult. Need some help deciding? Then read on and find out what you should be thinking about when choosing a recruitment agency. […]
What is a recruitment agency?
If you’ve recently entered the job market, or have a vacancy you’re looking to fill, then you might be wondering whether a recruitment agency is right for you. As the leading online directory of UK recruitment agencies, we understand the role that recruiters play in connecting candidates and employers. Haven’t used one before? Here’s our guide […]