“Employers are far too quick to make judgements on the wrong information”…
Search Party is on a quest to redefine how companies around the world are hiring their employees. Its recruitment marketplace has attracted millions of professionals represented by over 1,500 recruiters and, together, they are making the hiring process faster, easier and more profitable for everyone involved. Here, we caught up with Search Party’s CEO, Ben […]
Forum Insight: Savvy SEO tips for start-ups that won’t break the bank…
With 50 per cent of new businesses failing within five years, recent research has revealed that many small businesses are missing out on opportunities to market online due to a lack of digital knowledge. The research from 123 Reg found that 73 per cent said they did not advertise online and 42 per cent reported […]
Majority support the election of workers on company boards…
Nearly six in ten (59 per cent) of people have stated that they support the election of worker representatives onto the boards of large companies, a new poll published by the Trade Union Congress (TUC) has found. Coinciding with the release of the government’s green paper on corporate governance on November 29, the TUC has […]
EAPs ‘a missed opportunity’ to build on performance and productivity…
The use of Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) services are ‘a missed opportunity’ for building on productivity and performance in the new era of digital working, a new report conducted by Lancaster University’s The Work Foundation and the UK Employee Assistance Professionals Association (UK EAPA) indicates. Carried out among 88 organisations, nine per cent of HR […]
Public sector workers experiencing record levels of job satisfaction…
A record two-thirds (66 per cent) of public sector workers in UK have reported being satisfied in their current roles, the recent CIPD/Halogen Outlook research has found. The highest level since 2012, the wider working population are also experiencing a high rate of job satisfaction, as 57 per cent claim it is ‘unlikely’ they will […]
TalkingCV and Career Teachers collaborate to increase candidate employment chances…
TalkingCV has teamed up with the education recruitment company Career Teachers to provide job-seeking educators with exciting new employment opportunities. Specialising in providing teachers and support staff to schools throughout the Greater London area, the company has recognised the importance of creating a video CV to showcase passion and enthusiasm in an increasingly competitive job […]
Guest Blog, Clare Stephenson: The importance of UK PLC committing to gender equality…
Businesses across the globe are operating in an increasingly more competitive environment. Against a backdrop of ongoing economic uncertainty, increased competition, tough growth conditions and compressed margins, firms are working harder than ever before to succeed. A key focus for sustained growth is to ensure employers attract and retain the dynamic, fresh talent of tomorrow […]
Hotelopia: “Employees are no longer looking for just a salary – they want a unique package”…
Hotelopia isn’t just about accommodation – they provide a full range of travel services from transfers, sightseeing tours, activities and car hire to customers and workplaces in more than 185 countries worldwide. Here, we talk with Jon French, head of B2B2C Solutions, to discuss the company’s unique position in the employee benefits market, why employers […]
Looking for a new HR event to attend? You need the Manchester HR Summit…
With the next Manchester HR Summit taking place on February 9 at The Midland, we thought we’d give you a few reasons to book your place at the event nice and early. Put simply, if you’re looking for a new and informative HR focused industry event, you’ve found it. First and foremost, the Manchester HR […]
Females ‘working below their potential’ after returning from career breaks….
Two-thirds of professional females are working fewer hours than they prefer and entering lower-paid or lower-skilled roles once returning to work after a career break, according to new research. Published by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) in partnership with the 30% Club and Women Returners, researchers found that, out of the estimated 427,000 females currently on a career […]