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Byron uses 'speed dating' to recruit

by Richard Hayden

/ Employers

High-end hamburger chain Byron has adopted a ‘speed dating’ approach to recruitment.

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Employer branding is everything, it seems.

by Richard Hayden

/ Employers

No amount of money could tempt half of UK workers (53%) to consider taking a role at a company with a poor employer brand, according to research from LinkedIn.

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Recruit the Right Talent (for small businesses) - part 2

by Richard Hayden

/ Employers

Recruiting the right person can make the difference between success and failure of a small company.

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Recruit the Right Talent (for small businesses) - part 1

by Richard Hayden

/ Employers

Recruiting the right person can make the difference between success and failure in a small company.

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Graduate vacancies are set rise, despite skills shortages

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates, Employers

Employers predict an 11.

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Starting salaries for permanent roles continue to rise

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates, Employers

Almost a quarter (24%) of employers surveyed in the Report on Jobs said they were now awarding higher salaries for permanent positions than in November 2014, compared to just 2% who were paying lower salaries.

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Panel Interviews - can these work for your business?

by Richard Hayden

/ Employers

Panel interviews are becoming an increasingly popular way of finding talent but they do come with potential pit-falls, which could end up costing your business.

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Why business partnerships deliver better results...

by Richard Hayden

/ Employers

There are not many industries that work in the same way as the recruitment industry.

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Never underestimate the value of older, experienced workers

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates, Employers

While the recruitment industry's buzz is often focused on graduates, we must never underestimate how much value an older and more experienced worker could bring to your organisation.

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Employment Law Update: October Changes – What you need to know

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates, Employers

The latest employment law changes came into force on 1st October 2014, here’s a summary of what you need to know:Time Off to Accompany a Pregnant Woman to Ante-Natal AppointmentsFrom 1st October 2014 an expectant father or partner (including same sex) of a pregnant woman will be entitled to take time off work to attend 2 ante-natal appointments.

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