It was recently announced that Sir Richard Branson, head of The Virgin Group, is now offering his personal staff unlimited holidays. This uncapped time off can be taken at any time, without the need to gain prior approval. In addition, employees do not have to state when they will be back, whether they intend to…
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Funniest Excuses For Not Going to Work
Days off from work are inevitable – for reasons such as illness, emergencies or commitment. But what about those employees who just want a lazy day in bed? In this infographic from Job Cluster, we are shown some of the more creative excuses for not coming into work. Let us know in the comments any creative excuses…
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How to Be a Brilliant Boss
Is being a good boss something we can learn? Although some personality traits are innate, some others can be practiced. And improved! Being a good boss is a real plus as it will lead to a better atmosphere and productivity. If you’re a manager, always aim to keep them happy by being ready to listen, understand…
Recruiting new staff can be time consuming and costly, so attracting the right candidates who will prove a long-term asset to a business is crucial. Time and time again, however, many recruiters fail to find the right people to work for them, which, in many instances, could have been avoided from the outset. Here are…
Last month I had the opportunity to take part in a training course given to our recruitment consultants. Whilst not a consultant myself, I found the experience to be both fascinating and highly valuable. It covered everything from questioning techniques to the psychology of negotiation and it really helped me to appreciate exactly what a…
Love or loathe the contestants on The Apprentice, there’s no denying that the show is a great source of lessons for recruiters! We look at our top 10 reasons to switch on: The candidates focus on their presentation: Whether the candidates are excellent or, frankly, terrible – they all have one thing in common; they…
Congrats on getting a job offer! You spent hours preparing, talking to people, and interviewing, All your efforts had paid off! Now what do you do next? How do you decide whether to accept the job offer? Better yet, if you have two job offers in hand, how do you decide on which one to…
“The problem with people who have no vices is that generally you can be pretty sure they’re going to have some pretty annoying virtues.” –Elizabeth Taylor Your swagger, peremptory mannerisms might surely sway your shareholders or business allies, making them give in to your demands. However, if you’re thrusting it upon your employees too often, it might soon…
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Top iOS Apps for Your Job Search
Whether you’ve got a shiny new iPhone 7 or stuck in the middle ages on your iPhone 5, we have accumulated the best iOS apps for discovering your dream job. Apple’s App Store is cluttered with a zillion apps, so finding anything that isn’t a Flappy Bird clone is the digital equivalent of a religious crusade. Luckily,…