Since the UK voted to leave the European Union, business confidence has taken a nosedive. However, it hasn't dampened spirits on the subject of recruitment. According to a new report, companies need to hire more permanent and temporary staff in o...
Read this articleIt's the start of a new season and it looks like Autumn is going to be a busy time for HR professionals, as the government introduces a string of changes to employment law. Here are some of the laws that are changing or coming into force from Oct...
Read this articleEmployee burnout. It's one of those phrases that has become overused and misused. Many of us will have experienced some degree of burnout at work: feeling exhausted, detached and irritable. As a result, our job satisfaction and productivity level...
Read this articleSome of the world's biggest brands are joining together to help resolve the one thing most of us hate about using the internet: irritating adverts. As Marketing Week recently reported, a new coalition featuring the likes of Google, Facebook, U...
Read this articleDespite fears about the Brexit vote being disastrous for the UK job market, the latest data from CV-Library suggests that it has stood firm against it - as well as the usual 'summer slowdown' - the Recruiting Times website reports. After analy...
Read this articleFor the first time ever, employers can theoretically have five generations working alongside one another. Age ain't nothing but a number, so that's a good thing, right? Most employers would say they are looking for as diverse a workforce as po...
Read this articleWhen preparing for an interview, you will probably do the usual things such as reading up about the company and hirers, or formulating answers to typically-asked questions like "What would you say is your worst trait?" But have you ever though...
Read this articleWhether you're an employer or an employee, the rules surrounding maternity leave and returning to work after having a child can be confusing. We thought it would be helpful for both sides if we shared some common examples of incidents t...
Read this articleWith people relying on their smartphones more than ever - from buying clothes to applying for a job, to booking a holiday - you could be mistaken for thinking the age of the tablet was over. After all, if the iPhone 6 is anything to go by, phone ...
Read this articleYou've always been told that a firm handshake and a warm smile are key to making a good impression at a job interview. However, the growing trend for video interviews may mean you need a smile that is extra special. This digital approac...
Read this articleMore than four decades after the Equal Pay Act was introduced, the gender pay gap is yet to be eliminated. But a new law recently passed in the US – preventing hirers from asking candidates about their current salary – hopes to find a solutio...
Read this articleIn our digital and constantly-connected world, it's all too easy to log back into your work network when you get home, or check your emails on a Friday night when you should be doing far more fun things. While constant connectivity can be hugely b...
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