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British workers: 'more flexible, competitive and efficent'...
by Richard Hayden
May 18, 2012 / Candidates, Employers
Vauxhall owned General Motors (GM) has announced that it will be bringing the production of the next generation Astra to Elsmere Port in a controversial move away from German manufacturing.
Continue ReadingBank Holidays: Should they stay or should they go?
by Richard Hayden
Apr 25, 2012 / 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.
Continue ReadingLinkedIn invitations – 5 tips to make it personal
by Richard Hayden
Apr 15, 2012 / Candidates, Employers
Guest Blogger Jennifer Holloway of Spark, personal branding for business discusses LinkedIn invitations and how to get the most out of them.
Continue ReadingWhat makes a great CV?
by Richard Hayden
Apr 10, 2012 / Candidates
As recruiters we are often asked "What makes a great CV?
Continue ReadingEmployment Law Updates: April 2012
by Richard Hayden
Mar 26, 2012 / 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.
Continue ReadingWorkfare?
by Richard Hayden
Mar 13, 2012 / Candidates, Employers
Of late there has been much debate over the governments’ workfare initiatives.
Continue ReadingSickness Absence Management
by Richard Hayden
Mar 12, 2012 / Employers
Managing staff brings with it many problems for small businesses.
Continue ReadingEmployers Announce Substantial Job Creation
by Richard Hayden
Mar 05, 2012 / 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.
Continue ReadingWhen should you recruit a new team member?
by Richard Hayden
Feb 29, 2012 / Employers
Guest Blogger Russell Smith of Russell Smith Chartered Accountants discusses, when you know its the right time to recruit.
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