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Top 10 tips for conducting productive telephone interviews
by Keeley Edge
Feb 20, 2018 / 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.
Continue ReadingHow to recruit the right people
by Keeley Edge
Jan 23, 2018 / Employers
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.
Continue Reading10 Top Tips for finding that dream job
by Keeley Edge
Jan 16, 2018 / Candidates
new year usually means a new start for a lot of people. Reviewing career goals and embarking on the search for a new job is up there with all the new year resolutions to lose weight and get fit.
Continue ReadingHow to conduct effective appraisals
by Keeley Edge
Jan 02, 2018 / 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.
Continue ReadingAre you managing poor performance?
by Keeley Edge
Dec 15, 2017 / 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.
Continue ReadingWhat does your Social Media presence say about you?
by Keeley Edge
Dec 07, 2017 / Candidates
Most companies and organisations have a social media presence these days and it is becoming more important for them to protect their brand online. These days that also means knowing about what their employees and potential employees’ social media presence is and what they are saying and posting online.
Continue ReadingHow to create a social media policy for your business
by Keeley Edge
Dec 04, 2017 / 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.
Continue ReadingMarketing yourself with a great CV
by Keeley Edge
Nov 21, 2017 / Candidates
Although some companies are adopting new and creative ways for candidates to apply for their vacancies, a CV application is still the most popular way for companies to assess the suitability of candidates against a specific vacancy.
Continue ReadingDo you have a HR policy in place?
by Keeley Edge
Nov 01, 2017 / Employers
Although most businesses have a basic understanding of HR, many still do not have a documented HR policy or even basic HR systems and processes in place. A HR policy does not have to be complex, but you should have one in your company to protect both yourself and your employees.
Continue ReadingJob Searching: How to Learn from Rejection
by Keeley Edge
Oct 23, 2017 / Candidates
The chances of landing the first job you apply for after Uni are slim (but not impossible). Luck plays a big part. Job searching can be demoralising over time when you don’t find what fits. The intensity and mundanity of the process can sap your energy. How can you learn from rejection?
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