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Marketing yourself with a great CV
by Keeley Edge
Nov 21, 2017 / Candidates
Although some companies are adopting new and creative ways for candidates to apply for their vacancies, a CV application is still the most popular way for companies to assess the suitability of candidates against a specific vacancy.
Continue ReadingDo you have a HR policy in place?
by Keeley Edge
Nov 01, 2017 / Employers
Although most businesses have a basic understanding of HR, many still do not have a documented HR policy or even basic HR systems and processes in place. A HR policy does not have to be complex, but you should have one in your company to protect both yourself and your employees.
Continue ReadingJob Searching: How to Learn from Rejection
by Keeley Edge
Oct 23, 2017 / Candidates
The chances of landing the first job you apply for after Uni are slim (but not impossible). Luck plays a big part. Job searching can be demoralising over time when you don’t find what fits. The intensity and mundanity of the process can sap your energy. How can you learn from rejection?
Continue ReadingThe "human" aspect of human resources
by Keeley Edge
Oct 09, 2017 / Employers
Our guest blog this month is from Lyn Creasey ay LyncHR who gives us an introduction of how to make sure we have the right people in our comapnies and ensuring they are in the right roles.
Continue ReadingImprove performance with effective performance management
by Keeley Edge
Oct 09, 2017 / Employers
Performance management is an ongoing process whereby managers and employees work together to ensure employees are meeting their work objectives.
Continue ReadingGet more from your team through effective coaching
by Keeley Edge
Sep 13, 2017 / Employers
Coaching can be an extremely effective tool for developing both yourself and your team. Workplace coaching centres on facilitating the professional growth of employees and enhancing their performance.
Continue ReadingAre you a manager or a leader?
by Keeley Edge
Aug 01, 2017 / Employers
During most of the 20th century, management was a top-down process. Managers made all the decisions. They told their employees what to do and employees did what they were told. A one-size fits all approach to management tended to be the norm.
Continue ReadingKey Appointments is celebrating!
by Keeley Edge
Jul 10, 2017 / Company News
After eight years of placing talented candidates in brilliant companies, we decided it was time for a makeover. We’re celebrating with the launch of our brand new website and we hope you’ll agree that it looks fantastic.
Continue ReadingEngage & Grow: Growing your business through employee engagement
by Keeley Edge
Jul 07, 2017 / Employers
Employee engagement is best described as an approach that creates the right conditions for every member of an organisation to deliver their best each day, acting by their values and committed to their results.
Continue ReadingAre you neglecting your intrapreneurs?
by Keeley Edge
Jun 26, 2017 / Employers
Intrapreneurship is being adopted by more and more forward-thinking companies and many see it as a vital part of their business development.
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