Recently our MD, Amy Stephenson and CGO at Cognisess, Dr Jared Skey hosted a Human â People & Culture hackathon, which involved a panel of top HR professionals. The debate that followed was an inspiring discussion about how we view the evolving world of work, and how to enable people to move freely around businesses based […]
As part of our mission to support talented individuals increase their exposure in the changing world of work – and their chance of finding their next career move – we work together with our candidates to write original content that will add value to their peers. This week we spoke with a Senior level
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As part of our commitment to supporting candidates to develop fulfilling careers, weâve invited some HR Leaders to share the secrets of their success. This week we had a great conversation with Laura Ibbotson, HR Manager at Sheffield Wednesday Football Club. We asked Laura a few questions about her career in HR. A career that
Congratulations, youâve got an interview! Now the hard work really starts. As a candidate itâs worth remembering that thereâs a part of the interview during which youâre in control of the questions. Itâs normally at the end (after the hard work is over!) and you need to make the most of the opportunity. Remember
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Thereâs a science to securing the perfect job that you shouldnât underestimate. Because while youâre focusing on the title, job description, and salary, youâre missing a hugely important part of whether or not itâs the right job for you â the company itself. It could be the perfect role, but if you donât like
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When looking at what makes a great leader, qualities like toughness, decisiveness or the ability to inspire are often top of the list, however people often forget or undervalue the most important managerial skill of all. The ability to recruit the best people to their teams. In their recent book âHow Google Worksâ Eric
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It can feel incredibly daunting when you start to consider your return to work after having a baby. Switching your mind from all that being a new mum involves and the fuzzy-headed brain fog that lack of sleep brings can seem a monumental effort. This can also be true if youâve taken a longer break
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You probably already understand how important having the right staff in place is and how disruptive, time consuming and expensive the recruitment process can be. Added to this, as an employer, you need to be aware of candidateâs legal rights, and yes, prospective employees do have some even before they have been recruited. You need
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In a competitive market we all need to stand out, having worked with Dan & Objective Creative for our website we approached them for advice for everyone. What makes your business different? Many SMEâs struggle to promote their unique qualities, and the strengths that differentiate their business from competitors. Independent businesses often overlook the âlittle
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Workplace mediation is a relatively unfamiliar service to most employers yet when used appropriately we save companies thousands of pounds in lost time, loss of productivity and ultimately loss of valuable personnel. Mediation is not just about conflict resolution. It has a number of applications including the facilitation of culture change. In its most
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