Is standing still really an option? January 2021 has been one of the busiest months we have had in recruitment in a while in terms of requirements from our clients. Normally it’s a slow start in January picking up towards the end of the month – this year with no holidays to speak of, the […]
Read more...Normally at the end of every year we write a blog. We talk about the key trends, what we have seen and what we expect from the year ahead. Given the uniqueness of this year I thought I would take the opportunity to thank those people who have been involved in our story this year. […]
Read more...In a tricky market your initial approach to a job must be spot on! 1) Make sure your CV is fit for purpose Whatever your experience, make sure your CV is concise, well-spaced and user-friendly. (Definitely no more than 3 pages). Check and check again for any typos or spelling mistakes and get a second […]
Read more...It’s been a challenging year for job seekers and this week we asked some of our regular contractors about their experiences during the 2020 lockdown. It has been so inspiring to hear that despite the uncertainty and challenging times many of you are still setting goals and achieving a real sense of purpose. For this […]
Read more...So, 2020 has seen a huge change in the culture of work because of Covid19. This alone has created issues around work/life balance as now you are working where you live, and it is even easier for your job to creep further into your life resulting in potentially long-term issues. We are however saving time […]
Read more...Over the past few weeks, we have been discussing the importance of inclusion and diversity in the workplace. Being an APSCo member, committed to diversity, we are continuously looking at ways in which we can improve and raise awareness both in house and with our clients. It was interesting to see the result of our […]
Read more...Over the last 6 months returning to the workplace physically seemed like a distant hope or completely unrealistic and in some ways a very frightening prospect. However, over the last few weeks, employers have begun to discuss and prepare for the return to the office, which for many indicates that things are beginning to return […]
Read more...Redundancy can lead to lots of stress and anxiety, so we have put together a few tips for you to help gain clarity and focus: Don’t panic:Easily said than done but try and make a list of all of the things you need to arrange in the months ahead and list them in priority order. […]
Read more...On Monday March 16th we were advised to not go back to the office and to work from home wherever possible. No one at the time expected to not be back at their desk soon after. Now for most of us, working from home is the ‘norm’ and going back into an office environment […]
Read more...6 months ago, many companies wouldn’t have even considered allowing regular homeworking, never mind hiring people they’d never met! Whilst many businesses understandably wish to bring furloughed staff back before making any recruitment decisions, many have needed to build their teams, regardless of lockdown. In order to secure the talent they need, these organisations have […]
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