Why being agile is powering the growth of British SMEs
By Nigel Wright
Nigel Wright, managing director of Converge Technology Specialists, examines how agile working is enabling SMEs to grow with a competitive edge.
Tag: Recruitment
Looking for that dream career Keep your selfie to yourself when job hunting
By Matt Singer
People want to make a certain impression and impact when it comes to their social media profiles, and that’s the same can be said when it comes to a job interview – although those impressions are probably worlds apart. As such, research has found you should think twice about that new selfie.
Being part of the Everline Future 50 was the single biggest profile raiser for us this year
By Staff writer
Want to know what the upsides to winning business and industry awards are Fresh from being named one of the most disruptive British enterprises at the beginning of 2015, Red WigWam’s Scott Logie tells us all about his experience.
What can UK SME bosses learn from their counterparts in Singapore
Research recently conducted by Roffey Park on behalf of the Singapore Ministry of Manpower has assessed talent and productivity in this key economic sector. In fact, 97 per cent of enterprises in Singapore are SMEs and, as the backbone of this economy, there are some key lessons that UK SME bosses can learn from their counterparts to help business growth.
How being labelled a disruptive business has helped Hiring Hub take the next step
Recruitment marketplace Hiring Hub has gone from strength to strength since being named amongst Everline’s Future 50 most “disruptive” new UK companies at the start of 2014.
Taking flexible working from concept to execution
While flexible working has become an increasingly popular topic of conversation in the business space, it pays to know which facets are more effective than others. Real Business quizzed four growth company leaders on what has worked for them.
How to attract superstars to your business
By Adam Butler
The biggest mistake many businesses make when they recruit is only to start looking when there’s a vacancy.
What is the real value of a job description
Job descriptions are much more than just a hiring tool. They should be foundational to the talent management programme of the organisation.
How to interview candidates the right way
Last month, a story about one RAC manager posing a rather offensive question at interview made its way into the press. The reaction to the question, and the subsequent apology from RAC too, might not surprise you in the slightest. But what might surprise you is that employers are making mistakes, which can cost them thousands of pounds.
What life on a farm taught one successful growing business owner
By Simon Brooke
When Simon Conington, founder of BPS World, tells people what he used to do for a living before he founded the fast-growing global recruitment company, they can’t imagine that the two worlds could be connected in any way.