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“The Ultimate Job Interview Guide”
How to get a job interview Getting a job interview is about the application form, your CV and the personal statement you submit. How you complete these sections of the application can work to get you the interview, or not. First, and most crucial, is to learn about the company… Read More

Why Every Company Needs a Mental Health First Aider (MHFA)
As the fastest growing city in the UK, Leeds boasts over 119,000 companies which together generate 5% of England’s economic output with a workforce of 1.37 million. However, it should never be forgotten that behind these impressive figures are individual workers – each with their own challenges and struggles. Mental… Read More

The Alternative Christmas Party – GUEST BLOG
The flow of emails about Christmas parties starts in the middle of October and probably reaches its peak by the end of November. Some will come from HR consultants, others from law firms and others from membership organisations. Some will be from organisations I know and others, probably the majority,… Read More

The Works Recruitment champions mental health of contract workforce following tragic loss!
A recruitment consultancy which specialises in placing contingent workers is training its employees in Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) – and urging other companies to do the same – after recognising a dangerous gap in responsibility for this vulnerable section of the workforce. The decision to ensure staff at The… Read More

Friendships at Work
Good friendships are what can really make a workplace stand out and keep you at a particular company for longer. If you work with a good team of people and have good friends at work, it can make being at work more enjoyable and motivate you in your job. It’s… Read More