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Recruiters warned over engineering ‘false dawn’
Signs of improvement in the engineering sector could be a “false dawn”, according to chief executive at technical and engineering recruiter Morson Group.
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Personal Development
Creating a portfolio career
The portfolio career is not a new concept. Charles Handy introduced the idea back in the 1980s when he saw the corporate world moving from monolithic and paternalistic organisations (cradle to grave) to the leaner and meaner businesses of the 1990s and beyond.
How to get a warm response to your cold calls
Do you ever feel frustrated by the high levels of resistance you encounter when calling potential clients?
Take control of change
The world has changed. Economic depression has altered things forever. Your world of recruiting won’t come back the way it was. And human beings will kill for familiarity.
Expert Advice
When can a hirer be liable for acts of discrimination by an agency worker?
The recent case of May & Baker Ltd v Okerago is welcome news for employers who engage agency workers.
Data protection compliance tips
Recruiters are particularly at risk from failures to protect the data they hold, and because of serious financial harm and distress to individuals if a breach occurs.
Editor's Choice
Support your back office
When the going gets tough, many companies look to slash the burden of costly back-office systems, but in doing so they could be missing out on new business opportunities. Scott Beagrie looks at the benefits of outsourcing back-office functions
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Change of leadership
As the world economy begins to emerge from recession, the skill set required of senior leaders is changing. But how are the assessment tools and techniques used by organisations and their recruitment partners adapting? Colin Cottell investigates
