How to prepare for a video interview
Facebook Live. TikTok. YouTube. Video is exploding across social media – with Facebook videos being viewed 8 billion times and YouTube receiving over 30 million visitors every day. So, perhaps it comes as no surprise that video is making its way across to recruitment, too. A Sparkfire survey revealed that 63% of HR managers currently…
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Five things to be honest about with your recruiter
So, you’ve got a meeting with your recruiter but you’re not sure what to expect. I get that. On the one hand, it might feel like a real-life job interview. Your recruiter will be assessing your mannerisms, professionalism and how you answer common interview questions. But on the other, it’s far more interpersonal and a…
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Started a new job? 3 self-doubts that you need to combat now
We’re always told that starting a new job is an exciting and positive change – and for the most part, it is. Yet, it can be difficult to avoid the feelings of self-doubt that often come hand-in-hand with such a big lifestyle change. “What if I’m no good?” “What if I’m not working hard enough?”…
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S2 Episode 2: Lisa Lloyd, Founder of It’s Time for Change | Prioritising mental health at work
Dedicated to working collaboratively with organisations, It’s Time for Change uses psychological principles and evidence-based practices to create workplace cultures where employees excel, teams are dynamic, and people are happy. For this episode of The People First Podcast, we’re joined by the talented Lisa Lloyd, Chartered Psychologist, Psychotherapist and Founder of It’s…
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Blurred lines: how managers can deal with harassment in a remote workplace
It’s no secret that workplace harassment has been in the spotlight in recent years. From the #MeToo movement to a greater focus on workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion, creating safe workplaces gradually started to become a priority for many employers. But as companies worked towards this goal, the global pandemic caused a surge in…
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The damaging impact of ‘blanket bans’
We’ve now passed the one-year mark since the amended IR35 regulations were implemented. As a considerable amount of time has passed since then, confidence in the contract market has started to rise once more. However, we’re still seeing some companies working with blanket bans on Outside IR35 contact roles. Last year, in order…
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