The Apprenticeship Levy is unworkable, and our youngsters are paying the price
Where ministers want to give the Apprenticeship Levy time to find its feet, Charlie Mullins is calling for complete change in a system that’s inefficient and unworkable.
Jobseekers have the upper hand as employers learn to sell themselves
For businesses operating in industries with a skills gap, evidence shows it is time to pull out the big guns to win talent over jobseekers during an interview.
Millennials: The recruitment problem and hiring solution for SMEs
Each generation brings something different to the world of work; millennials (those born between 1980 and 2000) bring a new era of digital disruption – small business owners must adapt to this age group in order to find the right candidates.
The five sectors and five cities paying the highest salaries in the UK
Britain’s employers are willing to pay three per cent more for staff members than they were last year, as revealed in a study that has listed the five cities and five sectors in the country that pay the most.
How businesses can fight “New year, new you” mentality to retain top talent
The New Year always brings about a period of change – and the “New Year, new you” mentality spurs employees to look for greener pastures to see what else the job market can offer. With a fifth of the workforce stating that their New Year’s resolution is to find a new job, businesses need to be wary of losing talent.
The top 25 jobs Britain has to offer in 2016 – and the salaries to expect
Looking for a change? Job marketplace Glassdoor has revealed the top 25 jobs that the UK has to offer in 2016, with the ranking based on salaries, opportunities and job openings – perhaps it’s time for you to look for a new career path.
Don’t sabotage your recruitment strategy: Seven deadly sins for UK firms to avoid
Finding talented employees who can drive your business forward is no easy task. Recently however, the difficulties faced by recruiters have been compounded by the digital skills gap, which shows no sign of abating. With that in mind, we’ve got seven suggestions to make the hiring process easer.
5 key reasons why a third of UK workers want new jobs in 2016
Some 32 per cent of Britain's employees want to leave their current jobs in 2016, according to the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM) and there are five key reasons behind the choice for seeking a new role.
Looking for that dream career? Keep your selfie to yourself when job hunting
People want to make a certain impression and impact when it comes to their social media profiles, and that's the same can be said when it comes to a job interview – although those impressions are probably worlds apart. As such, research has found you should think twice about that new selfie.
The top five reasons the majority of British workers feel underpaid
A study has revealed that 64 per cent of British workers in full-time employment believe they're being underpaid, which has prompted half of them to search for new positions elsewhere.
Graduates prioritise appearance over research to look “sexy” for interviewers
Personal appearance and hygiene are important, but British graduates seem to believe that spending more time on grooming than company research is the way to “dazzle” in an interview.
How to further your career using LinkedIn
Instant Offices’ head of HR, Helen Taylor, explains how recruiters look at an applicant’s Linkedin profile to help shortlist candidates. This will help when searching for your next big break.