The right candidate

Attracting the best people

The most effective way to hire the best staff is to use a great recruitment agency, one that you know you can trust and who understands your business. Job boards, LinkedIn, and national media are good ways to find a broad range of potential employees, but to hire the best talent you will need the…

Sweaty Interview

What to wear to a job interview when it’s hot

Some people might think that they can wear whatever they want to their job interview when the weather is hot, but beware, this is not the case, and you should still dress professionally, even when it’s scorching! Job interviews can be stressful and intimidating, and it’s natural to worry about what to wear in front…

Job seeker

The perfect job application?

Searching, applying for and securing a new job is often one of the most stressful things you will ever do in your life and with so many, often contradictory claims around the best way of going about things, it can be difficult to manage your job search process without second guessing yourself and becoming overwhelmed…

Older workers

Introducing GROW (Good Recruitment for Older Workers)

With 76% of employers in England agreeing that older workers’ experience is crucial to the success of the organisation1 and 79% stating that older workers could help in knowledge and skill sharing2 now is the time for organisations to take advantage of the benefits of age-inclusive recruitment and people management practices. A recent guide, published in collaboration…

Work life balance

Best and worst family-friendly jobs revealed

Research of 2,000 working parents with children aged 2-17 revealed the industries most likely to ease the struggle of parenting, with popular benefits including flexible hours and working from home. Childcare and counselling careers are the most ‘family friendly’ jobs, according to parents. Other professions considered good for new parents include accounting, being a teaching…

Autumn jobsearch

Tips for autumn job hunting

As the nights draw in and temperatures drop and a carpet of leaves forms all around, it’s clear that autumn has arrived. With the chaos of summer over, but before the madness of Christmas starts to kick in, consider how autumn may be the perfect time for you to consider your next career move. Cosy…