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Bank Holidays: Should they stay or should they go?

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates, Employers

We all take advantage of those extra couple of days per year, whether we use them to get on top of the gardening or visit family and friends, we try to make the best of our bank holidays.

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LinkedIn invitations – 5 tips to make it personal

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates, Employers

Guest Blogger Jennifer Holloway of Spark, personal branding for business discusses LinkedIn invitations and how to get the most out of them.

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What makes a great CV?

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates

As recruiters we are often asked "What makes a great CV?

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Employment Law Updates: April 2012

by Richard Hayden

/ Employers

Below are highlighted a number of important Employment Law updates that will come into force in April of 2012;1 April 2012Statutory maternity, paternity and adoption pay increaseAs of the 1st of April 2012 the standard rate of statutory maternity, paternity and adoption pay will increase from £128.

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Workfare?

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates, Employers

Of late there has been much debate over the governments’ workfare initiatives.

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Sickness Absence Management

by Richard Hayden

/ Employers

Managing staff brings with it many problems for small businesses.

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Employers Announce Substantial Job Creation

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates, Employers

Whilst the cold weather may still have some way to thaw before we can officially say that spring has sprung, the job market is showing positive signs of growth as major manufacturers and employers generate jobs throughout the UK.

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When should you recruit a new team member?

by Richard Hayden

/ Employers

Guest Blogger Russell Smith of Russell Smith Chartered Accountants discusses, when you know its the right time to recruit.

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Cause for Optimism

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates, Employers

In the final quarter of 2011 UK unemployment figures rose 0.

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Top 5 Employment Law Updates for 2012

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates, Employers

2012 will see many updates and changes in employment law below we have listed the 5 we belive employers most need to know about.

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