There is something of a fine art to spotting stand-out CVs. On the one hand, potential employees will be determined to catch a recruiter’s eye by highlighting their professional brilliance. But on the other, how can you be sure that […]
The 9th-15th May is Mental Health Awareness Week here in the UK. Founded by charitable organisation The Mental Health Foundation, it aims to highlight the importance of good mental health and create open conversations about mental wellbeing. This year’s Mental […]
So, you’ve signed up to your new HR software, checked it’s all set up fine and you’re ready to roll with your new automated self-service HR system… Brilliant! Investing in a self-service HR system is one of the most effective […]
As we approach the summer, many people and businesses are now convinced that workers will never return to offices at the same rate as before the COVID pandemic – despite the UK returning to a semblance of pre-pandemic normality. The […]
The ongoing volatility of the UK job market is causing recruitment headaches for just about every business. The ONS’s latest data has shown that the UK’s average unemployment rate fell in February to around 4.1%, meaning that companies and HR […]
The holiday season is fast approaching… and it’s only April! Easter is looming large on the horizon, and you can bet your bottom dollar there’s been an avalanche of requests for annual leave. The prospect of a well-earned holiday may […]
If you’re an HR professional, it’s likely effective onboarding of new staff is one of the most important aspects of your job. It’s a critical point in the career journey of a new hire: get it wrong, and you risk […]
Everyone’s feeling a financial squeeze right now. Personally, I’ve been playing regular games of ‘red light lottery’ with my car’s fuel tank as the thought of filling it up fills me with financial dread. With the cost of everyday essentials […]
Love it or loathe it, social media is an inescapable part of 21st century living. It’s how many of us engage with our friends, get the latest news and even just relax and unwind. Although social platforms are generally used […]
If there’s one thing HR knows, it’s that change is a constant. From once being considered merely just an administrative function, HR has quickly evolved to play a vital strategic role in every organisation. From managing the end-to-end employee lifecycle […]
