Blog
16 Aug 2018
Googling for jobs? What’s that, then?
Googling for jobs? Should this even be ‘a thing’? Let’s face it, we use Google for everything else, why shouldn’t it change the face of recruitment, too? The world’s biggest and most-used search engine has infiltrated the land of recruitment…
11 Jun 2018
Applying for a job and being hacked in return…
Three-quarters of job hunters fear identity theft when applying for positions online, C.V. Library reports, after consulting more than 2,000 employees in its recent survey. 83% of respondents admitted that they fear hackers could gain access to their personal documents;…
25 May 2018
GDPR is here!
After months of preparations, the day has finally arrived. As you are no doubt aware, new GDPR legislation came into force this morning and we are delighted to have assisted over 300 companies on their compliance journey over the last…
10 May 2018
We’re in the money…or are we?
New research from pay analysts XpertHR has shown wage increases sitting above 2% “for the longest period of time since 2008”. Pay rises seemed as dead as a dodo just after the recession hit; however, in recent years, employers have…
Turn on any TV, surf any news site, or pick up any paper, and you’re bound to find something that talks about the ‘gender pay gap’. New laws have been introduced that force companies with a workforce of more than…
Recruitment companies are not just the selectors of fine talent, they’re also matchmakers. For example, a candidate, on paper, could be a perfect fit for a job post, based on their skills and experience; however, upon interview, the recruiter may…
13 Feb 2018
Young guns go for it!
Top talent has always been found in universities, as the most academically-gifted youngsters compete against each other for the best roles in their industry. A constant stream of young, capable candidates, graduates represent the freshest, most talented talent.Is that still…
23 Jan 2018
Faking it…the fight against fibs and forgeries
It’s a busy time of year for recruiters, as 20% of employees cast their eye over the postings on job boards once the trimmings are away for another year. The thought of another 12 months in their current position can…
18 Jan 2018
Google for Jobs is coming!
Speculation has been rife for some time that Google for Jobs is coming to the UK and soon. But what does this mean for our clients? Well, if you want to maximise the visibility of your jobs in the Google…
18 Dec 2017
Hopping into a new year…
Recruiters, employers, indeed anyone of working age, has known for a long time that a ‘job for life’ is no longer a certainty, or even an expectation. Though some industries are experiencing skills gaps - which could be the place…
In a bid to plug the predicted gap in the U.K. digital job market of the future, coding basics and similar programming skills are already being taught in many schools across the country. Though this is a good move, it’s…
GDPR for Recruitment Agencies As the deadline for compliance with the incoming General Data Protection Regulation approaches, many recruitment businesses are beginning to ask us how to tackle this issue within their organisation and specifically in relation to their website.…
24 Oct 2017
We have expanded our range of Express Designs
I posted here on the 4th of May about the launch a new range of Express designs to provide fresh options for our incoming clients. I'm pleased to announce that work on 7 new designs has now been completed our…
Well, they may as well be, according to a new study by Aon Assessment Solutions. Their findings show that job descriptions can often bear little relation to the day-to-day role they advertise; at the same time, candidates’ expectations can vary…
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