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Tag: Hiring

How Long After Redundancy Can You Rehire In The UK?

July 14, 2024

By Joel Hurst

Making an employee redundant likely wasn’t an easy decision for any business owner, but if you’re now contemplating bringing that …

The importance of reference checking during the hiring process

December 3, 2020

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.

Hiring overseas: A guide for SMEs

November 9, 2020

By Praseeda Nair

If you want to hire overseas candidates, but are unsure about the legal and financial implications, then this guide is for you.

Interview techniques: An SME employer’s guide

September 24, 2020

By Praseeda Nair

In this exclusive Real Business guide, we look at how SME employers can adopt interview techniques to help them select the best candidates for the role while remaining legally compliant.

GENERATION Z: New video CV app launches for UKs digital natives

June 11, 2020

By Laura McGuire

A new video CV platform has launched transforming the job application process for the nations young job seekers.

The apprenticeship levy: A lesson in creativity, engagement and giving back

September 27, 2018

By Staff writer

Saying you’re supporting apprenticeships is no longer enough. Here’s how to actually make a difference (and boost your business performance in the process), according to Civica’s Hamish Munro.

Hoping staff won’t let you down is not a viable delegation strategy

August 17, 2018

By Staff writer

Relinquishing control is not easy. But entrepreneurs?who hand over the reins and master the art of delegation see faster growth and unlock the door to a better work-life balance, writes Barnaby Lashbrooke, founder of Time Etc.

4 ways apprenticeships can help boost small businesses

August 6, 2018

By Staff writer

Recruiting and retaining team members is a key priority for any firm. Yet in the media we hear endless stories about employee morale and loyalty being at an all-time low, with many looking around for new opportunities.

A business degree isn’t enough: What really makes a high potential business graduate

July 25, 2018

By Staff writer

Business degrees are often seen as one of the best paths into a career. However, author Ian MacRae highlights that such graduates are having a difficult experience.

How companies are planning to retain EU workers post-Brexit

July 25, 2018

By David Craik

Businesses are splashing out thousands of pounds on pay hikes and private school fees to tempt vital EU workers to stay in their jobs after Brexit.

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