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Protecting candidate data during and after recruitment

by Keeley Edge

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We’re sure, like us, you’ve been overloaded with emails, advice and information about GDPR. You’re probably fed up of hearing about it; we are. Unfortunately, it’s not something that can be easily ignored if you want to avoid the risk of fines.

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Benefits of recruiting a diverse workforce

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If you are discriminating or you only attract a certain demographic when recruiting, you could be missing out. Having a diverse workforce is extremely advantageous to your business; here are 5 benefits of recruiting a diverse workforce.

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5 changes employers need to know about

by Keeley Edge

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Employment law is always changing, making it difficult to keep up to date with what’s going on. This year there are some major changes that impact employers so we thought we’d give you a quick rundown of 5 changes that employers need to know about for 2018.

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Is lack of interview feedback damaging your employer brand?

by Keeley Edge

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For candidates, job interviews are like walking a tightrope. It’s a pressure-cooker environment and, if they survive it, they’ll be expecting some kind of feedback for their efforts.

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Which interview techniques are right for your business?

by Keeley Edge

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Once you have clarified the role, advertised the position and identified a good selection of candidates, you need to make sure that you get the most from your interviews.

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Top 10 tips for conducting productive telephone interviews

by Keeley Edge

/ Employers

Telephone interviews can be very beneficial in the recruitment process. They allow you to screen candidates so that you only bring the best talent forward to interview stage.

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How to recruit the right people

by Keeley Edge

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Now the festive period is over and we are settling into 2018, many business owners are thinking about how to grow their company over the next 12 months.

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How to conduct effective appraisals

by Keeley Edge

/ Employers

Once you have the right people, you’ll want to retain them and help them reach their full potential. A crucial part of performance management is conducting regular appraisals or performance reviews.

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Are you managing poor performance?

by Keeley Edge

/ Employers

Many managers find it difficult to address poor performance; if they can avoid conflict they will. The problem is that if you ignore poor performance in the workplace, no matter how small, it can lead to bigger issues down the line.

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How to create a social media policy for your business

by Keeley Edge

/ Employers

This quarter we are concentrating our blogs around HR Policies and Procedures and one area that has had increased importance over the past few years is the importance of having a social media policy to protect both your business and employees.

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