When you’re struggling with unfilled vacancies, it might be tempting to blame it on the talent shortage, but the problem could be right under your nose. If you’re rejecting a high proportion of candidates despite a large number of applications...
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Nothing beats that feeling of elation when you’ve trawled through stacks of candidates, interviewed some great (and not-so-great) individuals, and you’ve finally made an offer to the best of the bunch. But there’s a fly in your talent pool ointment...
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The most productive workplaces are formed when there’s a sense of trust, mutual respect and open communication between employees and management. For anyone recruiting, the goal is to hire people who will be loyal and add value to the business...
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Some employers may be nervous about recruiting graduates fresh out of university due to their lack of work experience. But graduates bring a wealth of benefits to businesses, providing new skills and ways of thinking. Though a graduate may not...
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The term ‘ghosting’ is something which is usually used in the context of a relationship, but is becoming increasingly common in the world of recruitment. If you haven’t come across it before, it refers to a person suddenly stopping communicating...
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Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll have heard all the hype about Google for Jobs hitting the US, Spain and parts of Africa in 2017. After much anticipation, Google’s latest feature has launched in the UK as of...
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Great recruitment isn’t just about finding and hiring talent, it’s about making sure the best people want to stay with your business long-term. If high staff turnover is the norm, and you expect new hires to leave within the first...
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Gender equality in the workplace remains a contentious issue. The so-called pay gap and glass ceiling have long been an obstacle for women at work; the low percentage of women in the c-suite highlights the full extent of the problem...
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Think of Instagram posts and you’ll likely imagine endless arty pics of avocado on toast, dreamy landscapes in far-flung travel destinations, and the fluffy faces of baby animals staring lovingly out from the screen. It may not be the first...
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Morale in the workplace has a huge impact on the success of a business. Lack of motivation and poor morale can lead to reduced retention, costing businesses time and money to rehire staff. Employees can become disillusioned for a number...
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We live in an age of instant digital gratification, where anyone, anywhere, can share their thoughts with a huge audience at the click of a button. Leaving positive reviews and posting great feedback across social media can be a real...
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Businesses are constantly seeking-out fresh talent to enrich their workforce. But sometimes your best assets are right in front of you – there may be talent that can be nurtured and harnessed within your existing pool of employees. Instead of...
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