Are Cover Letters A Thing of The Past?

Posted in: HR Updates on 04/10/2022 I’ve read a lot recently about the demise of the cover letter with criticism being directed at employers that still hang onto them. But is the reality any different and should we be dropping them from our selection process entirely? We all know how hard it is to get candidates, especially in the cu...

Pride is More Than Just About Cake

Posted in: HR Updates on 08/08/2022 Last week, alongside my colleagues, we celebrated Pride, supporting sexual diversity and LGBTQ+ rights within the workplace. We dressed in bright colours for the day, decorated the office with Pride flags and ate lots (and lots) of Pride-themed cake and skittles. In recognition of this event, some ...

Changing Labour Markets - Resignation, Re-evaluation and Recruitment

Posted in: HR Updates on 26/07/2022 While at school, I was constantly reminded of the importance of the three Rs, reading, writing and arithmetic (strange that only one of the great three began with the letter R). Nowadays, many businesses discuss at least one of the new three Business 3Rs, Resignation, Re-evaluation and Recruitment....

Is Your Dress Code Turning People Off?

Posted in: HR Updates on 25/07/2022 I recall an employee once making a case for casual dress across the business when not client-facing or attending meetings with external stakeholders. He worked in the Finance team and argued that his normal attire of shirt and tie made him feel uncomfortable and stifled his productivity. So did he ...

If You’re a People-Person Then HR is Probably Not The Job for You

Posted in: HR Updates on 01/06/2022 As I’m sure most of you are aware, the 20th May was International HR Day which is an opportunity to celebrate the work of all HR and OD professionals. But what do we tell people if we’re asked what it’s really like to work in HR and if we’re all “people people”? My response would be, if you’re a pe...

Why We Shouldn’t Overlook Job-Hoppers

Posted in: HR Updates on 03/05/2022 Have you ever looked at a CV and been put off by the number and frequency of job changes? I know I have and certainly this will be a red flag to most hiring managers. But should it be, or are we being unfair? There’s no doubt, job-hopping gets a bad rap. If often conjures up the image of an entitle...

Why People Accept Job Offers

Posted in: HR Updates on 31/03/2022 There are many reasons why people accept a job offer and this can vary depending on circumstances. Sometimes they’re leaving a bad employer in search of something better. Other times it is for career progression, or a side-ways move to gain more experience in a different sector. Graduates will gene...

Attracting Candidates Through Video

Posted in: HR Updates on 07/03/2022 Are you struggling to fill a vacancy and have run out of ideas of how to attract candidates or at least good quality ones? Video has proven to deliver high audience engagement level over other types of online content whether it be for marketing purposes or entertainment. And stick your dog in it an...

Let’s Normalise the Menopause

Posted in: HR Updates on 08/02/2022 The menopause is a hot topic right now and rightly so given that menopausal women are the fastest growing demographic in today’s workforce. The menopause is a natural time of ageing in a woman’s life but for many, symptoms go well beyond hot flushes or mood swings that are typically associated with...

New Year Career Resolutions

Posted in: HR Updates on 10/01/2022 As we step into another brand-new year, many of us will set New Year’s Resolutions with great intentions to accomplish personal goals such as weight loss or increased exercise. It’s great to make resolutions but often they can be unrealistic and have fizzled out by Valentine’s Day. Why not take som...