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Tag: Recruitment

Councils supporting SMEs is the key to future job growth

November 10, 2016

By Staff writer

The latest UK labour statistics have revealed that employment is up by 174,000 jobs, with unemployment falling to 1.63m, which is 39,000 below the previous period. But what does this mean for future job growth?

Make time for business planning, even when you’re busy

November 10, 2016

By Paul Beasley and Jon Taylor

In his first entry for Founders Diaries, Transline Group’s Jon Taylor explains why business planning is pivotal even when the Christmas rush is upon him.

Who would possibly apply for position described as ?worst job in Ireland

November 9, 2016

By Shane Schutte

In April 2016, CareerCast unveiled the worst jobs in the UK based on environment, stress, income and industry outlook. Working in the media sector, as a disc jockey, pest control worker or firefighter, were top contestants. But the recently deemed ?worst job in Ireland seems to outrank them all.

What can a cup of coffee tell a business about its candidate experience

November 9, 2016

By Bryan Adams

When recruiting for staff, have you really stopped to consider what the candidate experience your business offers is like

Future of UK gig economy could have been thrown into question by Uber’s workers rights case

November 3, 2016

By Staff writer

Aaron Hayward, employment specialist at DJM Solicitors, asks what Uber’s recent employment tribunal ruling on workers rights will mean for businesses that are part of the gig economy.

Running a transatlantic business is no easy task

November 2, 2016

By Lee Biggins

From video job interviews to ceding responsibility, building a transatlantic business has not been without its difficulties for Lee Biggins.

Founders Diaries: Introducing CV-Library MD Lee Biggins

November 1, 2016

By Lee Biggins

With a ?9,000 loan in his back pocket, Lee Biggins has grown CV-Library into an impressive outfit and will be sharing his journey with Founders Diaries.

Five billion-dollar companies that built powerful employer branding

October 28, 2016

By Bryan Adams

Every interaction a candidate has with your company will influence your brand’s perception and image. We refer to this as employer branding?, which, simply put, is a term used to describe an organisation’s reputation to its employees, candidates and even its customers.

You?re hired: Three recruitment lessons from Alan Sugar on The Apprentice

October 27, 2016

By Staff writer

As we re getting to know this year’s batch of candidates on The Apprentice, it’s an opportune time to consider if there’s more to learn from the show and Alan Sugar than how not to behave in business situations.

The top ten skills UK businesses have recruited for in 2016

October 21, 2016

By Zen Terrelonge

The most popular abilities Britain’s companies have looked for this year have been revealed by LinkedIn as the network listed the top ten skills recruited for in 2016.

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