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Extra Cash or Counter Productive – Should You Hire Candidates with a Side Hustle?

Side hustles seem to be a way of life for many employees these days. For many employees, a little work on the side offers some ...
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Unconscious Bias in the Employment Process – A Quick Overview

From an employer's point of view unconscious bias, if it exists in their employment process, is potentially a problem. Studies repeatedly show that a well-integrated ...
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The Importance of a Memorable Candidate Experience: First impressions last

With the coming changes in employment law and the ongoing need to make sure you are attracting and retaining the right people, it’s important to ...
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Getting the Job Done – Quiet Quitter or Steady Worker?

Quiet quitting is a big talking point at the moment, but what is it really? Understanding what quiet quitting is—and distinguishing it from the output ...
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New Employment Laws on the Horizon – Are You Ready for the Change?

UPDATE OCTOBER 2024 - ANNOUNCED CHANGES Since writing the article below many of these changes have been announced as coming into force. What is clear ...
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Recruiting and Keeping Generation Z – A Very Different Generation.

There is a lot of talk in recruitment circles from employers at the moment about the changing attitudes in candidates. One of the reasons for ...
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Soft Skills – Are They Important and Should Employers Invest in Them?

In areas such as accountancy and finance, where qualifications and experience are a high priority, soft skills can sometimes be in danger of being undervalued. ...
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Hybrid working may not be perfect – Should candidates expect work from home options?

Working from home (WfH) has always been an option in some roles. Since the Pandemic it has become far more commonplace for many workers. In ...
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C’mon, let’s stick together – Why so many employers are doing ‘Stay’ interviews.

Stay interviews have taken on new importance in the current employment landscape, and a lot of employers are starting to see the benefit of them. ...