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Bad grammar and a limp handshake: are these the signs you’ve picked the wrong applicant?

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates, Employers

What do recruiters really want?

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Zero hours contracts – Scourge or saviour?

by Richard Hayden

/ Employers

Recent media coverage may give you the impression that “zero hours” contracts are a mighty evil, allowing powerful employers to exploit downtrodden workers.

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Job vacancies are at their highest now since before the recession

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates, Employers

Great news that there are now more job vacancies in the UK than at any time since the days before the recession, according to figures released this morning by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

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Are you a Passive Candidate?

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates

Have you ever felt passive as a candidate?

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‘Will this person raise our average?’

by Richard Hayden

/ Employers

This is simple.

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Are you getting hired by a company that is Cautious or Aggressive in 2014?

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates

As recruitment professionals, we've had the opportunity to see it all.

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Five Key Secrets for Small Business Recruiting Success

by Richard Hayden

/ Employers

It’s fairly common knowledge that  freshly minted university graduates will often prefer large corporations with a recognisable brand image.

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Employee Absence - a guide on managing absence effectively

by Richard Hayden

/ Employers

With the Christmas season looming, we're likely to see an increase in absence and sickness.

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Key Appointments - check out our fresh new look!

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates, Company News, Employers

Key Appointments - check out our fresh new look We're really happy to announce our fresh new website, brand  image and logo that we've launched today.

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Are you looking for a job? Make sure your social media profiles aren't letting you down.

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates

Recruiters are rejecting potential employees based on social media profiles, survey finds...

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