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Be happy – Tips on creating a positive working environment

Be happy – Tips on creating a positive working environment

15 May 2018

Let’s be honest, most of us work to earn money to support our lifestyles.  If we are lucky, we get to spend our days doing…

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Dealing with Toxic people in the workplace – The danger of letting it go

Dealing with Toxic people in the workplace – The danger of letting it go

02 May 2018

Toxic employees are about more than being a little bit of a moaner. Having a bit of a gripe is part of the working world…

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Attracting passive candidates – Why starting the engine takes the most fuel

Attracting passive candidates – Why starting the engine takes the most fuel

14 Apr 2018

Despite how it seems, reaching out to the passive candidate isn’t some mystical art form or a result of some hidden knowledge passed on through…

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Not just staring out of the window – What does employee engagement really mean?

Not just staring out of the window – What does employee engagement really mean?

06 Apr 2018

Recently I had cause to be on a train. It was a reasonably long journey, but the seats were comfortable, and there was room to…

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Getting to know you – Should you test or not test during the employment process?

Getting to know you – Should you test or not test during the employment process?

29 Mar 2018

There is a lot of debate around the subject of testing during the employment process and probably with good reason. Regardless of the reason for…

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“Can I get you a coffee?” How to keep people interested and motivated at work

“Can I get you a coffee?” How to keep people interested and motivated at work

09 Mar 2018

Being a recruiter has some hidden pleasures. One is when you come across a workplace where the employees really want to be there, and you…

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Starting from the inside – Why you need to maintain your employer brand to attract the best

Starting from the inside – Why you need to maintain your employer brand to attract the best

29 Jan 2018

We have been in the recruitment business for many years now, and we have helped just about every different kind of IT and related industry…

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Making the right choice – Core strategies for selecting the right person at interview

Making the right choice – Core strategies for selecting the right person at interview

15 Jan 2018

The interview is a pivotal point in the hiring process. Candidates will often focus on those few moments because they realise how critical they are…

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