The Office for National Statistics has, just this week, estimated that the unemployment rate in the UK is 3.8%, which is the lowest since records began in 1974[1]. The contracting pool of available candidates means that it’s becoming increasingly important for employers to attract return to work parents back to the workplace. Employers have not
When it comes to onboarding, the office manager’s job description isn’t just about setting up a new starter’s computer, phone and official documents. As you’re in the unique position of working across all departments, you can also play an integral role in the successful onboarding of new employees through more informal means. We recommend partnering
Hiring for personality fit is one of the most important elements of the recruitment process for a private household PA. The duties of the role can often be over and above ‘normal’ PA responsibilities, so try to view the task as a matchmaking mission! As the candidate may be privy to intimate details of the
The hospitality industry is completely different to any other sector, so it follows that their interview process will be as well. If you’ve decided on a career in hospitality, it can be extremely flexible and rewarding, but the task of landing your dream role can be daunting. While the jobs in hospitality are varied, we’ve
Retaining a good receptionist for the long term can be a difficult task, but it’s critical if you want to ensure consistency and quality of your client service delivery. Here are five tips you can follow to make sure you hold on to your star receptionist. Treat them with respect A receptionist can be treated
Unconscious bias: educating teams towards diverse hiring The positive impact of diversity in the workplace is not news. For many years we’ve known that business productivity, company culture and employee satisfaction improve with a workplace made up of diverse genders, nationalities, sexualities, ages, ethnicities and educational backgrounds. Despite all this information, the reality of adopting
When looking for hospitality staff, it can be hard to find the right fit for your business, especially with so many staffing agencies for the hospitality industry to choose from. Head of Tiger Hospitality, Natalie Reason, explains how she helps make the recruitment process smooth and efficient for employers looking for both temporary and permanent
Today marks the longest day of the year! To celebrate the arrival of the summer solstice, we’ve put together a handy guide on the multiple benefits a simple walk around the block or taking a meeting outside can have on your productivity and mental health. [1] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22840583 [2] https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/abs/10.1089/eco.2014.0027 [3] https://www.health.harvard.edu/newsletter_article/a-prescription-for-better-health-go-alfresco [4] https://news.umich.edu/going-outsideeven-in-the-coldimproves-memory-attention/ [5] https://www.rochester.edu/news/show.php?id=3639
Temping is a fantastic flexible working option for a range of people at different stages of their lives: you could be a return-to-work-parent looking to get back into work slowly, a recent school leaver or university grad trying out the job market to see what fits. Alternatively, you might be looking for a complete career
Having a private chef job is a dream role for many – you can create extravagant menus for glamourous parties and cook exciting bespoke meals for the rich and famous. We chatted to one of our fantastic candidates, Jessⁱ, about what it’s like to be a freelance or temporary private chef. From preparing a fish
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