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Why having a diverse workforce policy could pay dividends for your team
Let’s start by clarifying something. Diversity is not the same thing as equality. Equal opportunities are enshrined in law, and the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC)…
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Giving prospective talent the right impression – Why your screening and checks matter
There is a point in the employment process where you need to do the nitty gritty of applicant processing. As an applicant you know that…
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Actively promoting the upside – Why a positive workplace culture is vital
Anyone who has ever worked in an environment where the attitude towards work is sliding into the toxic will tell you how unpleasant it is.…
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Never forgotten on the internet – How to avoid social media hurting your career opportunities
It is a matter of weeks since Facebook announced they had passed the 2 billion user milestone. Let’s stop and consider how many that is…
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Returning to work after a career break – Five questions about getting back in the game
Firstly, let’s dispel a myth. There is a common misconception that a career break is frowned upon by employers. We can promise you that this…
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Ping pong endings – How to avoid the trap of offer and counter offer
Not very long ago, when you left one role to move to another that tended to be it. You resigned, you worked your notice (or…
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Data Security and the GDPR – What could it mean for employers
Cyber security is right at the top of the todo list for many organisations at the moment. With the recent attacks on the NHS and…
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Hire in haste, repent at leisure – How bad employment practice can damage your business
When you decide to hire a new team member, you are actually making a decision that could have some quite major repercussions. A new employee…
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