“Social media tools and social networking sites have revolutionised communication methods, both privately and increasingly, at work.” ACAS, 2013 The use of social media as a recruitment tool throws up some great opportunities for recruiters. It offers speed, efficiency and the ability to target and attract specific candidates in the… Read More

A recent study, published by Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, found that when equally qualified male and female candidates apply for a professional job, recruiters are much more likely to hire the man. And recent UK figures show that women in general earn 20% less than men and… Read More

An impressive CV is no longer the only way to attract potential employers – your social media profiles are now also an effective way to pursue your dream career. Many companies nowadays will use social media sites to research job applicants, so it’s crucial that your accounts portray a professional … Read More

Some of us have had that uncomfortable moment with a co-worker—an unwelcome advance, an inappropriate joke, or a colleague who just doesn’t seem to accept your consistent “no’s” to lunch or after work invitations. Here are five tips to fend off unwelcome behaviour from colleagues in the office and how… Read More