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First Impressions Count: Top Tips for CVs and Interviews
by Keeley Edge
Aug 11, 2021 / Candidates, Training & Development
Did you know that it takes under a minute for a recruiter to judge your CV? And interview selections can be just as swift due to increasingly tighter deadlines on hiring new employees. As a job seeker, creating an application that stands out from the crowd can make all the difference to your success.
Continue ReadingThe Do's and Don'ts of Training New Employees
by Keeley Edge
Jul 05, 2021 / Employers, Recruitment, Training & Development
New employee training is a vital part of recruitment. It helps to ensure new recruits understand their roles and the wider goals of the company, as well as increasing their confidence and competency. Methods can include job shadowing, group sessions, coaching, and formal apprenticeships.
Continue ReadingTop Tips for Managing Staff Remotely
by Keeley Edge
Jun 12, 2021 / Company Culture, Training & Development, Workplace Wellbeing
During the pandemic, remote working became the only way for many businesses to stay open and for staff to retain their jobs. But what was initially introduced as a temporary solution has quickly become the new normal, with employers and employees alike recognising the benefits. However, remote working has also brought challenges, including how to manage staff efficiently. Supervision, access to information, new technology and mental health are all areas of concern. Thankfully, there are many ways managers can ensure their staff are supported while working remotely. Let’s look at three of the key ideas that managers can implement: practical provisions, prioritising communication, and promoting wellbeing.
Continue ReadingWriting CVs – Top Tips for Jobseekers
by Keeley Edge
May 24, 2021 / Candidates, Recruitment, Training & Development
A CV is a written summary of your skills, achievements and experience, condensed into a one to two page document. Although there is no one-size-fits-all solution to writing a CV, this document should always be clearly formatted, appropriate in length for a recruiter to skim read and, most importantly, tailored to the role or industry you are applying for. Not sure where to start? Here are some basic rules to follow:
Continue ReadingHow to support new and existing employees in a COVID world
by Keeley Edge
Oct 01, 2020 / Company Culture, Employers, Policies & Procedures, Recruitment, Training & Development, Workplace Wellbeing
There’s no denying that the 2020 pandemic has turned the world upside down. And while we might be getting tired of hearing phrases like ‘unprecedented’ and ‘new normal’, we can’t hide from the fact that things are different right now.
Continue ReadingA time for change and action
by Keeley Edge
Jun 29, 2020 / Company News, Employers, Training & Development
Following on from my blog back in April, I thought it would be a good time to write the next instalment, which I’ve named “A time for change and action”.
Continue ReadingTop challenges for new hires during lockdown
by Keeley Edge
Jun 03, 2020 / Company Culture, Employers, Recruitment, Training & Development
This month, we asked Hannah Woodruff from Omnizio to share her knowledge and expertise around hiring and onboarding new employees.
Continue ReadingWhy you should offer flexible working when working remotely
by Keeley Edge
Apr 15, 2020 / Company Culture, Employers, Policies & Procedures, Training & Development, Workplace Wellbeing
Sounds strange doesn’t it?! Surely employees working remotely are working flexibly. After all, they are getting to stay at home, probably sat in their PJ’s with a laptop on their knee – right?!
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