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Part-time jobs in high demand!
by Richard Hayden
Mar 17, 2014 / 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.
Continue ReadingLord Mayor of Leeds enjoys a taste of breakfast networking with Keeley Edge
by Richard Hayden
Mar 12, 2014 / 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.
Continue ReadingBad grammar and a limp handshake: are these the signs you’ve picked the wrong applicant?
by Richard Hayden
Mar 03, 2014 / Candidates, Employers
What do recruiters really want?
Continue ReadingZero hours contracts – Scourge or saviour?
by Richard Hayden
Feb 25, 2014 / Employers
Recent media coverage may give you the impression that “zero hours” contracts are a mighty evil, allowing powerful employers to exploit downtrodden workers.
Continue ReadingJob vacancies are at their highest now since before the recession
by Richard Hayden
Feb 20, 2014 / 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).
Continue ReadingAre you a Passive Candidate?
by Richard Hayden
Feb 18, 2014 / Candidates
Have you ever felt passive as a candidate?
Continue Reading‘Will this person raise our average?’
by Richard Hayden
Jan 28, 2014 / Employers
This is simple.
Continue ReadingAre you getting hired by a company that is Cautious or Aggressive in 2014?
by Richard Hayden
Jan 27, 2014 / Candidates
As recruitment professionals, we've had the opportunity to see it all.
Continue ReadingFive Key Secrets for Small Business Recruiting Success
by Richard Hayden
Jan 21, 2014 / Employers
It’s fairly common knowledge that freshly minted university graduates will often prefer large corporations with a recognisable brand image.
Continue ReadingEmployee Absence - a guide on managing absence effectively
by Richard Hayden
Dec 16, 2013 / Employers
With the Christmas season looming, we're likely to see an increase in absence and sickness.
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