GLAA; What Is It and Why is it so Important?
The GLAA (Gangmasters & Labour Abuse Authority) was set up to protect vunerable and exploited workers. They are governed by a separate board and work in partnership with other organisations. It is also an outlet in which suspicions of exploitation can be reported. They cover issues such as working hours, training, terms and conditions, the …
How to Prevent Illness in the Workplace
How do you protect your workforce from coming down with an illness? And if someone does become ill, when should they still turn up for work? There’s a fine line between an employee having the sniffles or delirious with a fever and unable to function. Every employer is different and some do expect their workers to only …
Reasons to Hire through a Recruitment Agency
If you or your business is feeling the pressure of staff shortages then one of your options is to hire through a recruitment agency. Here are some crucial reasons to use recruitment experts. Estimated screening time for just one job position is 4.77 days, this is per person. Very time consuming! Using a recruitment agency will: …
Workplace Stress
Stress in the Workplace Workplace stress or occupational stress is common place and no longer is contained within an office environment as so many businesses moving forward are opting for a ‘work from home’ policy remaining in place. What is the cause of workplace stress and is there a solution? High or insufficient workloads Many …
New Year- New Job
The New Year can be a time of change and to look for new opportunities. If you are thinking that it is time for a new job here are a few tips to help you in your search. Your CV Prepare your CV, make sure it is up to date and relevant to the type …
Top Tips for Interview Success
We all know the importance of swatting up on a company prior to an interview and making sure you are prepared with sensible answers to all the common questions you may be asked. However, have you taken the time to consider how to present yourself? From your entrance, to what you do with your hands, …
Offices Workers | What Type Are You?
Office Workers Most office workers are aware that they are full of lots of different personalities, so we’ve decided to break it down into the top 5 different type of people you will find in almost every office! The Organiser We all know that person that loves to have everything organised way ahead of schedule …
Horrifying Job Interviews
When Job Interviews go horribly wrong I’m sure that we have all had our fair share of job interview bloopers but some of these stories take awkward interviews to a whole new level. We have searched the internet for some of the funniest, most cringe-worthy interview stories. “The chair flew up and knocked out my …
Hacked – Is your CV the Culprit?
If you have been hacked or are at risk from hackers here’s some tips on what you could be doing without even realising… What does hacking mean? It comes in many forms; stealing personal data, credit card, bank details etc. Besides the financial risks, emails, social media and all online accounts can be effected. There …
What to avoid when writing your CV
It is difficult to know what to avoid when writing your CV as the do’s and don’ts’ seems to change all the time. We have compiled a list of things to avoid when writing your cv! Avoid using personal pronouns Your CV should not read like a story. Each line should be concise but also …
Mental Health Awareness
Mental Health Awareness is a very worthy topic of conversation. Many charities are tirelessly campaigning to break down stigmas, improve awareness of both the importance of looking after our own mental health and highlight the support networks that are available. From depression, eating disorders, obsessive compulsory disorder, generalised anxiety disorder, dementia and bi-polar to mention …
Funny & Witty Company Names
Choosing a company name can be a tricky process. Companies usually want something that is meaningful, relevant and something that can be remembered easily. As well as the traditional business names along come the other names that are a bit more…. shall we say…. unique? For fun we have compiled a list of of some funny and …