Good intentions don’t create jobs – businesses do
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5 Best Companies To Work For In The UK
Top companies usually have one thing in common: killer perks for workers. However, Real Business found that employers who treated staff well often didn’t need to rely on flashy perks, while those who treated staff poorly often ended up included in class action lawsuits.
The importance of reference checking during the hiring process
By Staff writer
As a company, it is important to be aware of the process and the correct steps that should be taken when employing someone new.
How to draft a consultancy agreement
Employing consultants and self-employed people can be tricky business. Here’s an expert guide to make sure your consultancy agreement is fair and legal.
74% drop in the UK hospitality sector as jobs disappear
The UK’s employment market is one of the world’s most affected as a result of coronavirus, and hospitality is suffering the most.
How to rescue the UK jobs market from disaster
The mistakes of the past and, to be honest, the present will very quickly come home to roost if a massive change isn’t made to the way we train people for employment.
Why A-level qualifications no longer dictate success in business
Each year, the media focuses primarily on A-Level results, perpetuating the myth that this route is the only way to a worthwhile, long-term career.
Awards celebrate business achievements of military veterans
Military veterans hold transferable skills that are perfect for roles in the business economy. However, many don’t get the chance to prove themselves due to stigmas surrounding the applicability of ex-military candidates during recruitment processes. But there is light on the horizon for ex-servicemen and women in the UK, as it’s nearly time for the second annual British Ex-Forces in Business Awards, a unique event that celebrates the commercial achievements of military veterans who have found a second career in the private sector.
“Keep running experiments until you’re out of ideas,” says recruitment firm founder
Aidan Cramer’s recruitment community rips up the rulebook on how people are expected to apply for their first job. He explains how ‘running experiments’ got him to his winning business idea.
Does the rise of the electric car economy come at the price of employment?
Volkswagen has announced its plan to produce mostly zero-emission cars. Whilst this all sounds great for the environment, it also means that many jobs will be lost as electric models don’t require as much ‘effort’ to build. If this is the case, and other major brands follow Volkswagen’s example, (which seems likely), what will happen to this section of the employment economy?