Don’t settle for mediocrity!

Boots Opticians, Goldman Sachs International, KPMG and Pets at Home, what do they all have in common?

Well for a start they all recently made the top 10 of the Sunday Times 25 best big companies to work for in the UK and their sales figures aren’t too bad either.

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Bank Holidays: Should they stay or should they go?

At a cost of around £18 billion a year to the British Economy should Bank Holidays be abolished?

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LinkedIn invitations – 5 tips to make it personal

Guest Blogger Jennifer Holloway of Spark, personal branding for business discusses LinkedIn invitations and how to get the most out of them.

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What makes a great CV?

As recruiters we are often asked what makes a great CV? So, we have decided to write a series of short easy to follow articles which go through the various sections that make up your CV from employment history to listing your skills, helping you get one step closer to your perfect job.

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Employment Law Updates: April 2012

Details of the forthcoming changes in Employment Law which will come into effect as of April 2012.

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Workfare?

Of late there has been much debate over the governments’ workfare initiatives. Whichever side of the line you find yourself on it is an issue people rightly feel strongly about and in many cases vocal.

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Sickness Absence Management

The impact of sickness absence on a small business can be great – but managed effectively the effects can be significantly reduced. Guest Blogger Julia Turner gives 5 Top Tips on how to effectivley manage sickness absence.

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Employers Announce Substantial Job Creation

Whilst the cold winter weather may still have some way to thaw before we can officially say that spring has sprung, the job market is showing positive signs of growth as major manufacturers and employers generate jobs throughout the UK.

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When should you recruit a new team member?

Guest Blogger Russell Smith of Russell Smith Chartered Accountants discusses, when you know its the right time to recruit.

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Cause for Optimism

In the final quarter of 2011 UK unemployment figures rose 0.1% to 8.4% according to statistics revealed by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). However in January the rise in recruitment figures and the number of people entering employment does give cause for optimism.

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