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Employment Law Update: October Changes – What you need to know

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates, Employers

The latest employment law changes came into force on 1st October 2014, here’s a summary of what you need to know:Time Off to Accompany a Pregnant Woman to Ante-Natal AppointmentsFrom 1st October 2014 an expectant father or partner (including same sex) of a pregnant woman will be entitled to take time off work to attend 2 ante-natal appointments.

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What is the real cost of a poor recruitment decision?

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates, Employers

When it comes to hiring time, more and more organisations are bolstering their recruitment processes with a thorough programme of interviews, relevant workplace tests and internal vetting procedures in an effort to secure the right candidate.

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20 Top Tips for recruitment success

by Richard Hayden

/ Employers

When a business is looking to recruit, there are many factors to consider - the role, the salary, the benefits, your budget etc.

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Unemployment in biggest annual fall since 1988

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates

Unemployment fell by 468,000 from July 2013 to July 2014, the biggest year-on-year decrease since 1988, according to figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

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Attitude is the most important factor in employment

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates

A recent survey by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation has found that attitude is the most important factor for employers in the selection process.

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Communication most valued graduate skill, say SME employers

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates

More than two-thirds (69%) of SME employers consider good communication a key skill for graduates, according to research by Marbella International University Centre (MIUC).

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European Funded Sales Training

by Richard Hayden

/ Employers

One of our Business Partners, Action Training is running Sales Fundamental Workshops in September which is part funded through the European Social Fund.

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SMEs in record-breaking hiring growth, says CBI report

by Richard Hayden

/ Employers

 Small businesses are increasing recruitment at the fastest rate since 1998, according to the CBI SME Trends Survey.

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Strong graduate market drives up salaries

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates, Employers

Average salary growth doubled month-on-month in June, driven by a strongly performing graduate market, according to research by recruitment company Adzuna.

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Graduate vacancies up by 17% in 2014

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates, Employers

The number of vacancies for graduates has increased by 17% in 2014, with strong growth in financial services, according to research by the Association of Graduate Recruiters (AGR).

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