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What does your Social Media presence say about you?

by Keeley Edge

/ 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.

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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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Marketing yourself with a great CV

by Keeley Edge

/ 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.

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Do you have a HR policy in place?

by Keeley Edge

/ 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.

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Job Searching: How to Learn from Rejection

by Keeley Edge

/ 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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The "human" aspect of human resources

by Keeley Edge

/ Employers

Our guest blog this month is from Lyn Creasey ay LyncHR who gives us an introduction of how to make sure we have the right people in our comapnies and ensuring they are in the right roles.

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Improve performance with effective performance management

by Keeley Edge

/ Employers

Performance management is an ongoing process whereby managers and employees work together to ensure employees are meeting their work objectives.

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Get more from your team through effective coaching

by Keeley Edge

/ Employers

Coaching can be an extremely effective tool for developing both yourself and your team. Workplace coaching centres on facilitating the professional growth of employees and enhancing their performance.

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Are you a manager or a leader?

by Keeley Edge

/ Employers

During most of the 20th century, management was a top-down process. Managers made all the decisions. They told their employees what to do and employees did what they were told. A one-size fits all approach to management tended to be the norm.

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Key Appointments is celebrating!

by Keeley Edge

/ Company News

After eight years of placing talented candidates in brilliant companies, we decided it was time for a makeover. We’re celebrating with the launch of our brand new website and we hope you’ll agree that it looks fantastic.

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