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Specialist Markets See Global Fight For Talent
With Europe facing more economic uncertainty, many firms are adopting a ‘wait and see’ stance when it comes to hiring new staff. But those looking to recruit experienced professionals in finance, technology and energy are finding they have a fight on their hands. read more
Share And Cash-based Benefits For Key Employees
With the 50% income tax rate and restrictions on tax relief for pension contributions, businesses should be reviewing their pension and reward structures to ensure they are offering their executives the best possible packages. read more
Avoiding Discriminatory Job Advertising
“Results-driven”. “Experienced and dynamic”. “Cool and good-looking”. “Young and energetic”. Only the first two of these appeared in job advertisements in FashionUnited in recent weeks, whilst the third created waves in the legal and HR community when A+F advertised for staff to work in its first store in Aberdeen last year. read more
Agency Workers: From Temp To Perm For Businesses?
Too few employer enquiries about the new Agency Worker Regulations are a worrying prospect, writes Liz Iles, Senior Employment Consultant at Croner. read more
The Most Cost-Effective Digital Recruitment Methods
Today's organisations are learning the hard way that, to cherry pick and stand out from the crowd, they need to be first, fast and wide-ranging in their search. Digital recruitment methods allow business to cast a wide net and pull in a prize catch, often for less money than the old analogue ways. So what are the most popular digital recruitment methods today – and why? read more
How To Evaluate A Candidate's Social Skills
Hiring decisions often focus largely on candidates' technical skills and expertise, with relatively little attention given to soft skills. This can result in hiring employees who have the cognitive firepower to succeed but lack the social skills required to effectively use what they know. read more
Top Tips On Avoiding Negligent Hiring
Negligent hiring occurs when you take on an employee who proceeds to cause a problem to the company, another employee or customers. read more
10 Point Plan For Identifying The Best Candidate
Nothing a company does contributes more to its long-term success than recruiting the right talent. Here’s a ten point plan for getting it spot on. read more
Top Tips For Writing Recruitment Ads
The whole purpose of recruitment advertising is, of course, to generate the right response. That means attracting the attention of the target audience, telling them what they need to know and persuading them to reply to your ad. So, get a clear idea of your target audience, then… read more
You're hired! - Avoiding The Pitfalls When Recruiting
Employers are becoming more aware of getting their fingers burnt when firing staff, but some still get caught out when hiring new personnel. Hannah Saunders has some tips for a smooth recruitment process. Scoping When drawing up a job description and person specification, make sure they are relevant, reflect the work and do not discriminate. For example, do not ask for a driving licence unless the role requires driving, as this could discriminate against people with some disabilities. read more
