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Employer Branding

How Does the Cost of Living in the UK Compare to Wages?

It’s a depressing fact that a large portion of your salary will go towards basic living costs, predominantly the cost of your accommodation. And though there are far more glamorous things that I’m sure we would all rather spend our money on, putting a roof over our head comes in as the top priority, so it’s important…

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Workplace

The 10 Greatest Working-Life Anthems

Over the years, working life has provided much inspiration to song writers and musicians through the eras, with a few of the records even going on to become some of the best loved anthems of all time! Whether you’re looking for a little inspiration at work, or a relatable account of the daily grind, there’s probably a…

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Employer Branding

How to Boost Employee Engagement By Showing Appreciation

If you think that a monthly pay cheque is all that it takes to keep your employees engaged at work, then I’m afraid you need a bit of a reality check. It takes an awful lot more than money to motivate staff and if your workforce are becoming disengaged, it’s time to assess the reasons…

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Employer Branding

How the Fastest Growing US Healthcare Company Hires For Growth

Castle Medical is the fastest growing healthcare company in the United States, according to the 2015 Inc. 5000 U.S. fastest growing companies list. They ranked #4 over all and #1 in healthcare. So I interviewed their Director of Human Potential, Jonathan Hayes, to see exactly how they hire for that kind of fast growth—over 25,000 percent growth…

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Timebound

What is the Worst Thing a Candidate Can Do in an Interview?

Even if you’re the most qualified candidate in the running, if you slip up or behave in an inappropriate manner during your job interview, it could cost you the job. From turning up late, to not dressing the part, there are a number of common job interview blunders that candidates make time after time; but what’s the…