Achieving a work-life balance is one of those universal, elusive goals – we all want it, but few of us feel we have it. Being able to switch off and separate your work and your personal life is an act that many find hard to turn from theory into practice, especially those who own their
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Can I insist on staff having their photo taken?
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Onboarding tips: how to help new employees settle in
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At the heart of every business are the people it employs – this is why onboarding is so important. However, every entrepreneur knows that despite it being an extremely exciting time, recruitment can also be stressful and expensive. Finding someone that suits your culture and ethos is sometimes hard. That’s why when you do decide you’ve
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Political leaning is the forgotten demographic of workplace diversity
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Whenever you’re asked about yourself on a diversity monitoring form, you’ll see the same checks: age, sex, ethnicity, sexuality, religion. You’re rarely asked anything about your political leaning when applying for a job. I find that odd. I just feel like other demographics are often so well addressed, especially in working environments. Politics is a
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The key qualities to look for in a candidate’s CV
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Temporary staff: how online recruitment platforms are changing the hiring process
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There are more than 1.5 million temporary workers in the UK, which makes up around 5.7 per cent of the country’s working population, according to the latest figures from the Office of National Statistics. Although the number and proportion of temps around the country has varied little over the past decade or so, they are
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How to conduct staff appraisals and keep your staff motivated
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How strategic workforce planning can help you hire better staff
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A common misconception is that strategic workforce planning (SWP) – the proactive business process that helps firms develop an early view of their future workforce needs – is a large-scale, high-cost undertaking, only effective in big businesses. While this is true in some instances, making a case for its validity within fast-growing, ambitious SMEs can
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Do I need to pay more to staff who work unsociable hours?
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Virtual internships: are they better than working in-house?
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Both virtual internships and in-house internships offer different advantages – most candidates should try to do both. There’s no doubt that remote working is a growing trend, and more projects are being completed remotely too. Gaining and being able to prove specific skills such as remote teamwork can put a graduate in a stronger position when seeking
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