With the publication of the latest labour market statistics from the Office for National Statistics, James Reed, Chairman of specialist recruiter, REED, comments “The UK jobs market remains strong as we head into the spring. The latest figures from REED show the number of people taking new jobs in January is up 14% on the…
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The job interview is an ordeal that most people face at some stage in our career. But as video starts to take the place of the face-to-face interview, is it easier or harder now to land your dream job? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-21334710
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More than half of employees (54%) regularly work through their lunch breaks in the office, research from the BBC has revealed. The research also showed that many employees (53%) believe there is a widespread culture of working through their lunch breaks and continually working over their designated hours. Commenting on the findings, TUC general secretary,…
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CEOs are expecting an increase in talent acquisition due to new growth in financial services, industrial/energy, technology and digital consumer industries. This is according to Boyden’s Executive Outlook survey, which suggests that an expansion in management ranks is expected to result in an overall uptick in talent acquisition, thanks to economic stability in the US…
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Confidence has returned to the UK jobs market with more than a third of workers (39%) setting their sights on new roles in 2013 and job opportunities are continuing to to rise, according to a report published today by online recruitment firm Reed. The Reed 2013 Salary and Market Insight report, surveyed 1,500 UK employers…
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The answer most often lies in managerial relationships. A recent national study by Dale Carnegie Training placed the number of “fully engaged” employees at 29%, and “disengaged” employees at 26% – meaning nearly three-quarters of employees are not fully engaged (aka productive). The number one factor the study cited influencing engagement and disengagement was “relationship…
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UK employees are “under pressure”, “under valued” and “lack support”, says Wellness survey The working population of the UK is under pressure, under valued and isn’t being given adequate support by their employers, according to the 2013 Wellness at Work Survey. The survey conducted by OnePoll for The Best You magazine asked workers across the…
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The concept of blank-name application forms, to reduce discrimination in recruitment processes, is back on the agenda after a damning government report on the employment prospects of ethnic minorities. A study from the All Party Parliamentary Group on Race and Community in December found that women of black, Pakistani and Bangladeshi heritage who ‘anglicised’ their…
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The days of lifetime employment at a single company are long gone, so business leaders today need to make an extra effort to retain talent and foster employee loyalty. Loyal employees are the heart of successful companies. When people feel fulfilled at their jobs, they go above and beyond to help the organization improve. They…
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Kim Bendzak, MD of Apple Construction Training, knows all too well the challenges of getting ahead in a male-dominated industry. Here are her tips for other women looking to make their way in a man’s world. http://www.managementtoday.co.uk/opinion/1165282/how-leading-lady-male-dominated-environment/
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