Undercover RecruiterHow often do you truly listen? Despite what you might think, it’s probably not that often. In this decade, we are so used to being force-fed bite-size chunks of information, without putting in much effort. Yet, our bodies are hard-wired to listen three times faster than anyone can even speak! So we have more than…
What does it take to develop and maintain a truly engaged online community around your business? What challenges are communities facing? And what skills should community managers have? We had a chat with Richard Millington who is founder of FeverBee to get some advice on developing a more engaged community. Listen to the interview on iTunes, SoundCloud…
Communication is essential for the smooth running of a business, whether it is between colleagues, with a client or with customers. With technology creating a multitude of different ways to communicate these days, it can sometimes complicate things and messages can be interpreted in the wrong way and misunderstandings have potential to create conflict and cause…
A dog isn’t just for Christmas, it is for life…and in some cases the workplace too! Introducing a furry friend to your office, not only add a bit of cuteness to your day, but believe it or not, it could also boost the productivity of your workforce! Many of us could only dream of having a pet…
Being a manager isn’t exactly a straightforward task, sometimes it’s tough keeping track of your own responsiblities alone, let alone those of the rest of your team. And when your employees aren’t exactly giving you an easy ride, it can become somewhat of a challenge. The trials and tribulations of being a manager in the UK are something…
What do you think of when you hear the word ‘Manchester’? It may be rain, Oasis or the fact Mancunians called bread rolls ‘barms’, but that’s all about to change as a new study, driven by LinkedIn and the GMCA sheds some light onto what makes the Rainy City the new creative hub of Britain. Insights…
You are a startup recruiter, the recruitment and selection guide is set and you are ready to tackle the applicants. Suddenly, seemingly out of nowhere, you find yourself to have committed a few startup recruiter mistakes. Being a startup recruiter such as myself, it brings along its own set of challenges such as resource constraints and lack of…
As a job seeker, you must understand that we live in a digital age and employers/recruiters will leave no stone unturned when it comes to screening candidates and learning a little more about them when considering them for a role. This means that if you have social media profiles that are accessible to the public,…
Google, Facebook, and Twitter are all well known for having super cool offices. Recently, LinkedIn has joined them with an office renovation that regular business owners could only dream of – and it definitely lives up to the hype. I recently had the pleasure of visiting their offices and I couldn’t believe the incredible amount…
