We always focus on hard skills when we are recruiting new staff. Can a candidate type fast enough, what software programmes do they know, what are their technical abilities? These tend to be the kinds of questions we are asking in an interview, or skills we are looking for on… Read More

According to a 2016 survey of UK workers, around 60% of people interviewed reported that “employee benefits and perks are a major factor in considering whether or not to accept a job offer.” Offering the right employee package is of utmost importance in today’s modern world, especially if you are looking to… Read More

It’s normal procedure for an employer to ask the candidate questions at the end of the interview. They do this for a couple of reasons – firstly to cover off any queries you might have, but more importantly to find out a bit more about what kind of person you… Read More

Companies are now starting to realise the need for millennials in their workplace- since 31% of all current employees will qualify for retirement at some point this year (revealed in a case study by the US Government Accountability Office). So, with the increase of new candidates now belonging to the… Read More

Learning at Work Week is an annual event held in May organised by the Campaign for Learning. It aims to put a spotlight on the importance and benefits of learning and development at work. To celebrate the event, which takes place all this week, we have summarised below the importance… Read More