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Happy sales people = optimising sales growth
by Richard Hayden
Jun 19, 2014 / Employers
Our guest blogger this month is Carlyn Wiltshire from CW Sales Consultancy.
Continue ReadingStart Recruiting the Easy Way!
by Richard Hayden
May 29, 2014 / Company News, Employers
We are pleased to have now launched the new Key Start service to the range of offerings here at Key Appointments.
Continue ReadingSMEs five times more likely to hire than large corporates
by Richard Hayden
May 19, 2014 / Candidates, Employers
Small employers are almost five times more likely to increase their workforce in the next quarter than large corporates, according to CIPD figures.
Continue ReadingVacancies are rising, but salaries are falling, research finds
by Richard Hayden
Apr 30, 2014 / 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.
Continue ReadingTalent mismatch - don't let it cost your business!
by Richard Hayden
Apr 15, 2014 / Employers, Recruitment
Businesses from all the major economies, including the UK, are reported to be losing billions of pounds through recruitment errors.
Continue ReadingTo Interview or not to Interview?
by Richard Hayden
Apr 02, 2014 / Candidates, Employers, Recruitment
A London HR Connection has recently heard divided opinions as to whether interviewing a candidate is always necessary.
Continue ReadingPart-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.
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