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Lost time is never found again

Lost time is never found again

20th December 2019
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So said Benjamin Franklin, a man who knew a lot about many things. Each second is a disposable commodity – once it’s gone, it’s gone. You…

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IR35 – Are you ‘in’ or are you ‘out’?

IR35 – Are you ‘in’ or are you ‘out’?

12th November 2019
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New legislation is on its way in April 2020. You’ve probably heard of IR35 if you are, or you employ, freelancers or self-employed contractors. If…

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What benefits do candidates look for other than salary?

What do candidates look for other than salary?

22nd October 2019
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Unemployment rates are currently at less than 4%. That’s fantastic for candidates, not so good for those looking to fill vacancies with red hot talent.…

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Generation Z - They’re coming – and they know what they want!

They’re coming – and they know what they want!

30th August 2019
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We’ve spent the last couple of decades evolving our recruitment processes to appeal to millennials; the largest and most educated generation we’ve ever seen. Now…

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I'm sorry to have to tell you.... candidate rejection

I’m sorry to have to tell you, but………

9th August 2019
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No-one likes giving bad news. But it’s a fact of life in recruitment that when one happy candidate secures the role, there will be a…

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Proactive IT Recruitment Dreamflight Charity Collaboration

Dreamflight and more – Why we are collaborating with our clients on a charity burst

22nd February 2017
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It’s incredibly difficult to talk about working to raise some much-needed funds for charity. There is a sort of inbuilt reluctance we all have in…

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Proactive IT Recruitment Obsolescence

Obsolescence is not a career move – The importance of keeping up with change

12th January 2017
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In the IT arena, change is part of the job. Any time you doubt it for even one second remember the following facts:   The…

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Talking like Scotty – 5 communication mistakes candidates make in interviews

Talking like Scotty – 5 communication mistakes candidates make in interviews

19th December 2016
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Treknobabble I appreciate this may not be a question you expected to be asked when you started reading this blog, but have you ever heard…

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