Have you ever considered how much activity your employees are fitting in the day? Of course, nobody wants staff who are spending hours on end making cups of tea or having extended lunches but in the UK an adult spends an average of 9.5 hours a day sedentary. A new study by Perkbox Medical, of…
Where do you get your news fix daily? Have you ever consider working for a news organization? In the world of fake news, the trusted brand of a news organization couldn’t be more important than it is today. Also with the emergence of smartphones and social media, it seems that anyone and everyone can claim…
Whatever your career ambitions, at the very start you need to just get your foot on the ladder and start earning some money. This is the case for everyone, no matter where they ended up, and that includes the men and women who are currently the most powerful people in the world. They may sit…
Friendly colleagues, a flexible employer, and the right digital support really help when you’re new to managing an acute illness, have a disability or an impairment. I began working at First Ark Group in 2014, as a governance administrative assistant, and three years ago my life changed completely. I went from going into hospital for…
Is presenteeism the latest scourge of the modern workplace? There is little doubt that technology and instant connectivity have blurred the lines between work and life outside of it. It would appear that this change in work culture, along with a growing stigma around taking time off, is causing employees to feel they have no…
There’s nothing better than getting something for free, especially when it’s going to help you in the long run. Well, here at the Undercover Recruiter Headquarters we are feeling very generous and we are not just giving you one thing for free but ten!! This week our panel of experts share their best tips for…
While several graduates are perfectly okay with working 9 to 5 jobs, a few feel the need to travel and see the world in its full glory. These individuals have a sense of adventure, a longing to have varying experiences, and so they venture into the numerous job opportunities that the travel industry has to…
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Skills Shortages Today
Businesses of all sizes are facing recruitment difficulties with a perceived skills shortage cited as an issue. It’s a global issue and, if not addressed, skills shortages will hamper the long-term performance of organizations and economies alike. Skill shortages are costly and can hamper growth, with the Open University estimating that they cost the UK…
While most people’s first impression of a chemicals products company is that it’s full of people in white coats and safety goggles, you’ll be surprised to know that that’s not the case at all. We’ve been chatting with a large chemical products company about talent attraction and what they do to overcome common challenges that…