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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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Workfare?

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates, Employers

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

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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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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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Are our graduates employable?

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates, Employers

A recent report released by the Association of Graduate Recruiters found that 32.

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Interview ‘No Shows’ Leave Jobs Unfilled

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates, Employers

 Guest Blogger Julie Sykes of JCS HR discusses the rising number of 'no shows for interviews'According to Huddersfield based HR specialist Julie Sykes of JCS HR, one of the reasons vacancies remained unfilled is the high level of ‘no shows’ at interview.

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Career Management: what it really means

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates, Employers

Inflating costs of living have undoubtedly added to a climate of uncertainty within the workforce.

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