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University vs apprenticeships
Degrees were once considered to be the best way to land a successful career, however apprenticeships allow you to earn and learn which also open doors to prosperous jobs. Both further education routes have their pros and cons, but which is right for you?
Mar 11, 2020
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Maintaining a healthy lifestyle at work
We all live hectic lifestyles - juggling children, chores and work and it’s easy to lose sight of what makes us feel physically and mentally healthy. We’ve picked out a couple of key things you can do to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Mar 10, 2020
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You have the skills to recruit
The skills you have gained throughout your career so far have equipped you perfectly for a career in recruitment – currently among the most highly rated jobs in the UK.
Mar 9, 2020
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Job hunting for graduates: fact or fiction
After years of commitment you’ve finally graduated and now it’s time to enter the world of work. There’s a lot of misleading information out there and it’s hard to determine what’s fact or fiction, so we’ve done the hard work for you:
Feb 20, 2020
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How to: Managing difficult employees
In any business, the vast majority of your employees will do their best to be hard-working team players. However, employees can sometimes be difficult to manage and handling their issues professionally is a key part of being a strong manager.
Feb 14, 2020
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Mental health: How to help a co-worker
Although conversations surrounding mental health at work have increased over the years, mental health stigma still remains an issue. If you discover a co-worker is struggling, here’s how you can help them:
Feb 13, 2020
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A first-time manager’s guide to letting employees go
Letting an employee go is definitely at the top of a manager’s list of difficult responsibilities and although it will never be an easy task, there are a few simple steps to make the process less daunting and as smooth as possible.
Feb 13, 2020
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Ugly truth about racial discrimination
Racial discrimination is covered under the Equality Act 2010 and employers must not unlawfully discriminate on the grounds of race.
Feb 4, 2020
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Interviews – what can and can’t be asked
Interviews are an important factor in the recruitment process. Interviews help identify whether the candidate has the skills, experience and behaviours required for the role.
Feb 3, 2020
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Five types of employee leave
With so many types of leave available, understanding how leave works can be a real headache! Although you should always consult your contract for clarification, we’ve gathered the five most common types of leave to help you understand.
Feb 3, 2020