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Vacancies are rising, but salaries are falling, research finds

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates, Employers

Job vacancies in the UK are rising, but the average advertised salary has decreased by £1,800 in the last year, according to research by recruitment company Adzuna.

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Talent mismatch - don't let it cost your business!

by Richard Hayden

/ Employers, Recruitment

Businesses from all the major economies, including the UK, are reported to be losing billions of pounds through recruitment errors.

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To Interview or not to Interview?

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates, Employers, Recruitment

A London HR Connection has recently heard divided opinions as to whether interviewing a candidate is always necessary.

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Part-time jobs in high demand!

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates, Employers

Although a recent report on the UK labour market has shown the pool of candidates for employers to choose from is in decline, here at Key Appointments we are finding quite the opposite for part-time positions.

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Lord Mayor of Leeds enjoys a taste of breakfast networking with Keeley Edge

by Richard Hayden

/ Company News, Employers

Leeds’ largest business networking group had a very special visitor last week, when the Lord Mayor attended the early morning breakfast meeting.

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Bad grammar and a limp handshake: are these the signs you’ve picked the wrong applicant?

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates, Employers

What do recruiters really want?

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Zero hours contracts – Scourge or saviour?

by Richard Hayden

/ Employers

Recent media coverage may give you the impression that “zero hours” contracts are a mighty evil, allowing powerful employers to exploit downtrodden workers.

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Job vacancies are at their highest now since before the recession

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates, Employers

Great news that there are now more job vacancies in the UK than at any time since the days before the recession, according to figures released this morning by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

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Are you a Passive Candidate?

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates

Have you ever felt passive as a candidate?

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‘Will this person raise our average?’

by Richard Hayden

/ Employers

This is simple.

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