There are many books written on management and leadership, but most are from the perspective of the manager – the one doing the managing. Such books are typically based on interviews with managers, in which they talk about the things they do and the approach they use; they typically offer advice to help today’s and [...]
How long does it take to decide if a candidate is suitable for a job? Under five minutes according to a study from CareerBuilder. Results from a survey of over 100 employers have shown that nearly a third of all employers reckon they know if the person in front of them is ‘the right fit’ [...]
A Report from Ciett demonstrates the important role of agencies in delivering employment Ciett (the International Confederation of Private Employment Agencies) has released a report entitled ‘Adapting to Change’ which suggests private employment services play a pivotal but undervalued role in social and economic progress. With some 900,000 new jobs created in Europe over the [...]
A new study sheds light on the importance of listening among top level managers and leaders, writes Simon Hayward “My boss never listens to me.” We’ve all probably heard these words more than once. Some of us have uttered them. And some of us are those bosses – so confident in our decision-making abilities that [...]
Most new jobs begin the same way – with leaving your previous job. Yet, while there’s plenty of advice about how to get in the new door, or what to do in those first weeks, there’s a deficit of advice regarding the equally-important requirements when leaving your old employer. Given the damaging and long-term mistakes [...]
Sickness absence can be costly to employers, but so too can litigation if organisations fail to consider the legal issues involved. Employment law solicitor Victoria Othen explains. A 2008 review revealed that the annual cost of sickness absence to the British economy was around £100 billion and that 175 million working days were lost to [...]
For a new employee, week one is key. By Friday (assuming a Monday start) their prejudices regarding their new employers will have been set, so it’s important we make a good first impression. Top 10 tips for motivating new employees. Here they are: 1) Paint a broad picture. It is important that the hires immediately see [...]
UK online recruitment has increased 8% month-on-month, according to June’s Monster Employment Index. The Index reveals June’s online recruitment activity was in line with levels not seen since December 2008, with the majority of sectors expanding recruitment. There was significant growth in engineering with increased demand for management and technician posts, while within manufacturing, plant [...]
Leicestershire Chamber of Commerce into businesses in the county found trade has risen and jobs were safer.
