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The importance of soft skills in recruitment!

The importance of soft skills in recruitment!

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 onRead More

Employee benefits to attract talent

Employee benefits to attract talent

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 toRead More

The worst interview questions you could ask!

The worst interview questions you could ask!

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 youRead More

How to spot a toxic employee

How to spot a toxic employee

By now we’ve all either worked with or employed a toxic employee in some way or another. These kinds of people are not good to be around and can have a massive impact on the rest of the team including morale, productivity and creativity. Here are a few of theRead More

How to switch off after work!

How to switch off after work!

Are you struggling to switch off at home on an evening and weekend? Are you taking your work problems home with you and is it affecting your family / social life? Surveys have found that up to 70% of UK employees find it difficult to unwind after work, and worryRead More