Notice periods: Dos and Don'ts
In a competitive talent market, companies are unsurprisingly reticent to part with staff - especially if they are an integral part of the team. This leads to a) three month notice periods and b) “buy backs” becoming increasingly common.Oops! This content is blocked.To fix this, please allow all cookies on your browser. Click here to adjust your cookie settings.In a competitive talent market, companies are unsurprisingly reticent to part with staff - especially if they are an integral part of the team. This leads to a) three month notice periods and b) “buy backs” becoming increasingly common.
Global Hiring Realities: How Are Companies Combating…
Recent data suggests that a greater number of workers are quitting their jobs now than has been seen for the last 20 years. It seems that the pandemic has triggered professionals to rethink the direction of their careers and has inspired them to move roles in their masses.
What are the feelings around hybrid working across…
The prominence of hybrid working has increased exponentially. The majority of organisations across most industries - all over the world - have now adopted this type of flexible working in some capacity, where employees split their time between the office and working remotely.
5 skills you need to work in customer service
Customer service is a blend of many different skills. To become an expert in a customer service role, it takes time, patience and practice.
Interview and career progression advice from qualified…
We recently hosted the 8th edition of our Life After Qualification series. This time, we delved into the different avenues your career can take as a Newly Qualified Accountant - either into practice, into industry or specialising within tax. You can watch the webinar recording here.
Expert career guidance for newly qualified accountants…
We recently hosted the 8th edition of our Life After Qualification series. This time, we delved into the different avenues your career can take as a Newly Qualified Accountant - either into practice, into industry or specialising within tax. You can watch the webinar recording here.
How Can You Break Free From The Hiring Paradox?
It’s impossible to hide from the truth. Recruitment was hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic and the economic uncertainty it threw upon the world.
How to lead a virtual team that thrives
We’ve become accustomed to everything virtual. Socially, we’ve celebrated virtual birthdays, weddings, and happy hours. Professionally, we’ve worked as part of a virtual team, held or attended remote interviews, and met new colleagues through a screen.
The importance of a receptionist
Prior to the recession, receptionists were like gold dust. They were in such demand and when they were out sick, a temp receptionist was always organised as you couldn’t be without a receptionist for even a day.
Improve your cybersecurity hiring
Let’s talk about cybersecurity. You probably know what it is by now; it’s had plenty of media coverage in recent years with many big companies, such as Equifax, Yahoo and Adobe, falling foul to breaches and attacks from ever-present hackers. But in case you’re still unsure, cybersecurity - as defined by Digital Guardian - is “the body of technologies, processes, and practices designed to protect networks, devices, programs, and data from attack, damage, or unauthorised access.”
The Future of FinTech Marketing – an interview with…
In this interview Edward Taylor, Senior Director of Business Operations and Chief of Staff for Marketing at one of the world’s largest Financial Technology firms, Finastra discusses the future of FinTech marketing.
How to hire good developers - forget chasing…
We spoke with Ming T.Chow who is a technology leader within Rakuten (Kobo) on hiring great developers.