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Talent Search Announcement

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates, Employers

Key Appointments is excited to announce a new service on our website, the aptly named Talent Search.

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Equal Rights for Agency Workers

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates, Employers

From the 1st October 2011 the Agency Workers Directive will be implemented in the UK.

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Talk, talk, talk...

by Richard Hayden

/ Employers

With 6 in 10 employees admitting that they are not working as efficiently as they could, how can we turn it around?

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Social Media Policies...

by Richard Hayden

/ Employers

A reputation can take a life time to build and only seconds to destroy.

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Recently Graduated...?

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates

As a recent graduate it can be difficult to find your first full time position, but there are a few simple steps which can help to improve your chances of finding the right job for you.

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A word on Dress Codes...

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates, Employers

 Guest Blogger Suzie Bogle of Breathing Space HR looks at some of the lengths employers have gone to, in order to protect their reputation and brand.

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Mind over matter?

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates

Having the right mindset and demonstrating a positive attitude can greatly improve your chances of getting the new job you have been looking for and moving your career forward.

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Hutton review calls for Whitehall to examine Private Sector

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates, Employers

The Hutton review of Fair Pay in the Public Sector was released today, potentially sparking controversy in the Public & Private Sectors.

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The Big Freeze: Financial Planning & Employee Pay Setting

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates, Employers

With the financial year coming to an end in April, and many employers reviewing budgets we decided to review the difficult subject of salaries, pensions and employee wage setting.

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Avoiding friction in the workplace

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates, Employers

Whether you are an employee or an employer your working environment can have a huge impact on your productivity and general well being.

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