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Is STEM the future?

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates

The UK has for many years now been a world leader in the Life Sciences industry and of late, initiatives introducing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) have been taken up and are striving to transfer this success to the growing areas of Technology, Engineering and Mathematics by dispelling the myths surrounding these industries.

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The Childcare dilema, how it could affect your business

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates, Employers

Parents and businesses in the UK are facing a difficult dilemma.

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Unemployment figures have fallen

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates, Employers

Figures released last week by the Office For National Statistics have confirmed that UK unemployment figures have fallen by 51,000 to 2.

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British workers: 'more flexible, competitive and efficent'...

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates, Employers

Vauxhall owned General Motors (GM) has announced that it will be bringing the production of the next generation Astra to Elsmere Port in a controversial move away from German manufacturing.

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Bank Holidays: Should they stay or should they go?

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates, Employers

We all take advantage of those extra couple of days per year, whether we use them to get on top of the gardening or visit family and friends, we try to make the best of our bank holidays.

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LinkedIn invitations – 5 tips to make it personal

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates, Employers

Guest Blogger Jennifer Holloway of Spark, personal branding for business discusses LinkedIn invitations and how to get the most out of them.

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What makes a great CV?

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates

As recruiters we are often asked "What makes a great CV?

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Workfare?

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates, Employers

Of late there has been much debate over the governments’ workfare initiatives.

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Employers Announce Substantial Job Creation

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates, Employers

Whilst the cold weather may still have some way to thaw before we can officially say that spring has sprung, the job market is showing positive signs of growth as major manufacturers and employers generate jobs throughout the UK.

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Cause for Optimism

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates, Employers

In the final quarter of 2011 UK unemployment figures rose 0.

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