Tag Archives: Running a business

How jobseeker behaviour is changing

The recruitment industry has evolved dramatically over the last decade thanks to continued advancements in technology. Fortunately, the days where recruiters would sit around waiting for candidates to come in and register with them are long gone. Thanks to the … Continue reading

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Helping new employees get off on the right foot

Did you know that by putting new employees through a structured onboarding process, they’re 58% more likely to stay with you for three or more years? That’s an impressive statistic yet every employer will be familiar with that first day panic. Your … Continue reading

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UK job seekers’ top frustrations revealed

  A recent poll carried out on 1,000 job seekers in the UK has revealed the top frustrations candidates face when looking for a new role.     These include (multiple answers were allowed): Slow feedback (52%) Poor communication (44%) … Continue reading

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The challenges that recruiters are facing in 2018

The combination of a skills shortage and workers being increasingly reluctant to move jobs thanks to the uncertainty of Brexit, means that recruiters have their fair share of challenges to face in 2018. If you’re worried about how you’re going … Continue reading

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How to create high-performing teams

Although individual work has its place and can certainly provide many benefits to an organisation, high-performing teams are also necessary to the successful running of your business. High-performing teams are made up of individuals who work particularly well together. They … Continue reading

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8 ways to boost workplace productivity

New research from totaljobs has revealed that UK workers waste nearly an hour and a half of the working day being unproductive. This is costing British businesses on average, £4,467 per employee every year which equates to an annual cost … Continue reading

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Survey shows a sharp increase in mental health issues in the workplace

The results of the Benefits and Trends Survey 2018 has revealed that there has been a sharp increase in the number of employees who are suffering from stress and other illnesses related to their mental health. In 2017, 55% of … Continue reading

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How to make your company a happy place to work

Chances are that in the run-up to Christmas, your team is in pretty good spirits. The office Christmas party is just around the corner and we’re all about to get some much-needed time off so it’s not surprising that we’ve … Continue reading

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15 top tips for managing your time more efficiently

If you’re regularly faced with a desk full of paperwork that needs to be dealt with or an inbox full of unopened emails, resolving this issue may be a simple case of learning how to manage your time more effectively. … Continue reading

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The skills you need to be a great manager

Most people would agree that the perfect combination of experience, education, knowledge and communication skills are what makes a great manager. While these are all great attributes to have, there are also many softer personality and behavioural skills that play … Continue reading

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