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Advice to recruiters on furloughing employees

Following the government’s announcement to furlough employees and pay up to 80% of their wages, employment lawyer Emma Swan outlines how employees can introduce the job retention scheme, whilst fitting with existing employment contracts.

Legal, HR 30 March 2020

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The biggest scams and fraud threats of 2020

Holly Andrews looks at the types of threats recruiters and other businesses may come across this year.

10 March 2020

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How to develop and boost your charisma

Managers today need charisma more than ever, says Kevin Murray.

7 March 2020

Ask the expert: March 2020

I’m not enjoying running my business at the moment. Any suggestions?

13 February 2020

Presenting myths recruiters should ignore

Anthony Garvey unpicks the well-intended advice given that can often make your presentation worse rather than better.

12 February 2020

Blue Monday: 5 ways to improve employee experience in 2020

Blue Monday may be the most depressing day of the year, but Ivor Falvey offers ways to help with its impact.

20 January 2020

Ask the expert: February 2020

My team is generally happy but it feels like they aren’t taking ownership. Any suggestions?

15 January 2020

Five simple apps to help your recruitment business save money

If you’re looking to save on business expenses in the new year, Sophie Hainsworth reminds us of a few money-saving apps.

HR, Hospitality/Leisure 13 January 2020

How to build your personal business brand

Building a successful personal brand can help propel you above your competitors, says Simon Owen.

20 December 2019

Ask the expert: January 2020

I'm not sure our marketing is cutting through. How can we stand out?

Marketing 12 December 2019

Navigating the end-of-year office celebrations

As the office party season gets going, workplace mental health organisation Mente urges managers to be mindful about how they plan their celebrations.

18 November 2019

Social recruiting December 2019

From inviting an actor that’s liked, to getting on your bike and taking an ultra-marathon hike, you’ve been getting up to some great fundraising since the last Recruiter…

Charity & not-for-profit 15 November 2019

Ask the expert: December 2019

Clients strengthening their in-house recruitment teams is making growth harder. How should I fight back?

15 November 2019

Is social media a waste of recruiters’ time?

Amanda Davies dispels the myths surrounding social media and why recruiters should get on board – for their businesses’ sake.

Marketing & Sales 12 November 2019

Lunch hour activities to give your afternoon a boost

Recruitment is a fast-paced and stressful working environment, so Isla Knight offers up five activities to help you unwind in your lunch hour.

24 October 2019

The right way to make staff redundant

If the worst happens and your recruitment business needs to make people redundant, employment lawyers Paige Tompkins and Chris Weaver explain the process.

24 October 2019

The value of testing all your tech candidates

Hiring the right technical staff can be difficult, but Gurvinder Singh argues it can enhance a recruiter’s reputation if they are tested correctly.

IT/Telecoms 21 October 2019

Ask the expert: November 2019

I don’t think we are making best use of our database. What should we be doing?

17 October 2019

Are you promotion ready? 10 signs you’re mentally prepared for the next step

Career progression is something nearly all of us yearn for. Megan Crehan asks if you are mentally prepared for promotion

23 September 2019

Recruiting in the Digital Age

Are you confident of your screening methods in recruitment? Nick Clemons highlights the importance of keeping up to date with your candidates’ online activity

Creative/Digital/Media 20 September 2019

Ask the expert: October 2019

How do I create a great company that someone will want to buy? Part 2

19 September 2019

How to leave a senior role without burning bridges

Competition for highly-skilled candidates at the top can be fierce, but that doesn’t mean it is a good idea to leave your current role on bad terms, as Dan Heathcote explains.

21 August 2019

Pinterest for recruitment: the new social media frontier?

Pinterest has a reputation in the UK as being all about cupcake recipes and craft projects, shared by stay-at-home parents. San Sunner dispels this myth

16 August 2019

Ask the expert: September 2019

How do I create a great company that someone will want to buy? Part 1

14 August 2019

New ways of fundraising for the recruitment industry

Smart recruitment business owners are realising the benefits of ‘always-on fundraising’. Scott Haughton explains

8 August 2019