HR & Recruitment

We spend the majority of our lives in the workplace, where we come into contact with people we would perhaps not encounter in our everyday. This ever-shifting diversity of ages, creates a multigenerational workspace that requires careful balance. This article will explore the possible conflict that can arise with this, as well as ways to […]

A recent survey conducted by OnePoll looked at companies’ actual commitments for carbon offsetting initiatives. The study participants included business owners and company employees, revealing unexpected findings about corporate environmental practices.  What Are Employees Looking In a Company For Sustainability? Environmental Accreditation A surprising 66% of respondents said they aren’t aware of their company having […]

More and more businesses are finding that employees are driving activism around topics and issues in the workplace that are important to them. In fact, 59% of employers expect employee activism to increase even further. But what are some key topics that could trigger employee activism in the workplace? And what can employers do to address them? […]

In May 2024, there were a reported 904,000 job vacancies in the UK alone, creating a sea of opportunity for scammers to target people in unemployment. In a bid to help UK residents avoid these scams, the business-building experts at Wix.com offered their top tips on identifying fake job adverts, as well as advice on crafting a stellar CV […]

Retaining employees is a top priority for businesses to maintain a stable and productive workforce. Unfortunately, many companies aren’t necessarily aware of what really motivates employees, in order to have an effective retention strategy. A recent survey conducted by talent acquisition specialists Talos 360 sheds light on the most impactful retention tactics that businesses can implement immediately. […]

According to new statistics, two in five UK employees are changing jobs before the end of the year, some being coined as ‘loud quitters’, with the demand for hybrid roles being a key driving force in their desire to move. The concept of ‘Job Hopping’ – in which young workers rapidly move from post to post to improve pay […]

How to Make Your Hiring Process Neurodivergent Friendly Creating an inclusive workplace that values neurodiversity not only benefits individual employees, but also promotes a culture of acceptance and diversity within the organisation. There are many benefits to hiring neurodivergent candidates, for example, candidates with autistic traits can excel in specialist subjects, bring creativity to problem-solving, […]

The importance of hard skills vs soft skills is an ongoing debate, even though they are both crucial capabilities an employee should hold. How do you determine which holds more weight?  Let’s take a closer look at the difference between both skillsets and which are more important in the workplace.  What Are Hard Skills?  Indeed […]

Recruitment and learning with AI has reframed business processes, with apprenticeships providing a great solution for both; recruiting fresh new talent, and upskilling existing employees to close the digital skills gap in the workplace today. How we work with technology will improve our work experience, eradicating the boredom of daily tasks so we can focus […]