Why you should be running cognitive ability tests
You can learn a lot about someone from an interview. Their overall demeanour, confidence, interpersonal skills – all of these things can give you a strong general impression of the person in front of you. But how do you know how good they are at problem solving? How do you know if they’re an effective…
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How to make remote onboarding work
What’s a crucial part of recruitment that 88% of companies don’t do a great job of, and that 22% don’t bother with at all? Onboarding has the power to make someone feel excited, energised and engaged when they start working for you. It tells your new recruit that you value them, makes them feel supported,…
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How to future-proof your cybersecurity career while furloughed
For many, adapting to a new routine (or lack thereof) after being furloughed has been a challenge. Now, though – several weeks into the UK’s enforced lockdown – many are finding that they are starting to adapt and adjust to our new normal. Some have spent the time having a spring clean. Others have taken…
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Why background screening is crucial in remote hiring
The practice of hiring employees remotely is not a new one; it’s been growing steadily for the past few years. However, the Covid-19 pandemic (and resulting lockdown) is forcing more companies to recruit in this way. With this sudden change, and little time to prepare for it, how can you make sure you’re doing it…
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A new world of virtual recruitment: assessing suitability and culture fit via video
When we meet someone for the first time, we make a series of rapid and subconscious judgments based on the other person’s appearance, body language and behaviour, and our own biases. It’s often said that some interviewers will make a decision about whether or not to hire someone in the first few minutes and spend…
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Important changes to employment law 2020
A number of important changes to employment law have taken place this April, many of which will have a significant impact on agency workers. In addition to the current challenges we are facing with Covid-19, business leaders must ensure they are compliant with all new legislation. The changes include: Changes to written statements of terms…
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