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Recruitment continued to rise in February

Recruitment levels continued to rise in February, bringing positive news for full-time, temporary and interim job seekers. Recruitment figures for the last month - compiled by an independent recruitment specialist - the number of jobs ...
Posted: 28 February 2011 00:00:00 by Admin | 0 comment(s)
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Performance-related bonuses can attract talent

Offering performance-related bonuses could help to attract key talent such as interim managers to a firm, according to a recent report. According to the Performance and Reward Centre (PARC), who published the report, the value of bonus plans ...
Posted: 28 February 2011 00:00:00 by Admin | 0 comment(s)
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Making yourself known in the workplace

An expert writing for Management Today has claimed there are a few tricks to help executives make themselves known within the workplace, arguing they will "cultivate a more powerful demeanour." Firstly, it is thought by honing the delivery of ...
Posted: 28 February 2011 00:00:00 by Admin | 0 comment(s)
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Interim experience likely to boost employment chances

People seeking interim management jobs should be confident in their ability to sell their qualities from day one, says jobs editor, Lousia Peacock. Writing for The Telegraph, Peacock spoke of the benefits interim workers could bring to ...
Posted: 28 February 2011 00:00:00 by Admin | 0 comment(s)
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Female directors are of benefit to companies

A report on women in top jobs has revealed that companies with some female board members perform better, according to Management Today. The report highlighted the benefits of employing a diverse board, which is positive news for both women and ...
Posted: 25 February 2011 00:00:00 by Admin | 0 comment(s)
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Brits could be more interested in face-to-face communication

Brits could be more interested in face-to-face communication than its telephone-based counterpart. That's according to a recent survey, undertaken by a telecoms company, Cable & Wireless. Cited on HR Zone, the survey's results revealed ...
Posted: 25 February 2011 00:00:00 by Admin | 0 comment(s)
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Risk management should be considered in recruitment process

Risk management should form part of the recruitment process, particularly when taking on board-level staff, Hdlns.com has reported. That's according to a new report published by an independent executive search firm. The report made suggestions ...
Posted: 24 February 2011 00:00:00 by Admin | 0 comment(s)
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"Emotional intelligence" of older workers useful for companies

The "emotional intelligence" of older workers could be highly beneficial to companies, those in interim management jobs may be interested to learn. Writing for HR Zone, Cath Everett discussed how older employees could bring to the table a more ...
Posted: 24 February 2011 00:00:00 by Admin | 0 comment(s)
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Professionals must be "visible" to be headhunted

Many professionals working in full-time or interim executive positions are headhunted for their skills, experience and knowledge. However one can only be headhunted if they make themselves known, according to one expert, Angelica Mari. Cited ...
Posted: 23 February 2011 00:00:00 by Admin | 0 comment(s)
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Managers need to set standards

In order to work effectively, managers must set standards for their staff and be sure to implement them. That's according to Kate Russell, an HR Expert, who spoke to HR Zone about what makes a good manager. Her advice may interest those working ...
Posted: 23 February 2011 00:00:00 by Admin | 0 comment(s)
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Focus should be on behaviour and attitude

When recruiting, companies should focus on the behaviour and attitude of applicants, rather than their abilities or skills. That's the opinion of HR knowledge centre, Ochre House; whose managing director, Sue Brooks, spoke to The Recruiter. Her ...
Posted: 23 February 2011 00:00:00 by Admin | 0 comment(s)
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Some employers spend less than thirty seconds reviewing CVs

Statistics have shown that 14 per cent of employers spend only 30 seconds reading through an applicant's CV, highlighting the importance of having a strong curriculum vitae. According to Management Today, some candidates make silly mistakes on ...
Posted: 22 February 2011 00:00:00 by Admin | 0 comment(s)
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Social media to change the future for recruitment?

Companies could turn to social networking for full-time, temporary and interim recruitment, a report has suggested. "If you are looking to employ a manager to start working at your company in four weeks' time, you're starting a year too ...
Posted: 22 February 2011 00:00:00 by Admin | 0 comment(s)
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Use a strong CV to stand out from the crowd

Those looking for senior roles - be it interim management vacancies or project manager jobs - should use their CV to stand out from the crowd. That's according to human resources expert, Aileen Brown, who shared with ChangeBoard.com her expertise ...
Posted: 21 February 2011 00:00:00 by Admin | 0 comment(s)
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Moving clocks forward could create 80,000 jobs

If the government's proposal to turn the UK's clocks forward, in line with many other parts of Europe, were implemented, thousands of new jobs could be created. That's according to a paper published by the Policy Studies Institute, which claimed ...
Posted: 21 February 2011 00:00:00 by Admin | 0 comment(s)
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Winning contracts need not be hard, expert claims

Winning big contracts shouldn't be a hard task, according to one bid expert, Emma Jacques. Writing for Management Today, Jacques explained how winning contracts was all about "planning, learning and having the right attitude." For many working ...
Posted: 16 February 2011 00:00:00 by Admin | 0 comment(s)
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Expert asks: "What's in a label?"

Although many people pride themselves on their job titles, one expert has asked "What's in a label?", after sitting in on a team-bonding game to ascertain the differences between managerial and lower-level staff. Writing for People ...
Posted: 16 February 2011 00:00:00 by Admin | 0 comment(s)
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CEO must be inspirational leader

Many people work their way up the career ladder with the eventual intention of becoming the chief executive officer (CEO) of a company, and those working perhaps as an interim executive, or a chief financial officer may be doing just ...
Posted: 16 February 2011 00:00:00 by Admin | 0 comment(s)
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One in five will receive Valentine's gift at work

One in five people will receive a Valentine's gift whilst at work today, according to recent statistics. The figures - released by workplace design organisation, Maris Interiors - showed that women were 12 times more likely to receive a present ...
Posted: 14 February 2011 00:00:00 by Admin | 0 comment(s)
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Increasing number of companies creating online posts

An increasing number of companies are creating specific online roles, such as 'online reputation manager' and 'social media manager', This is London reported. According to the results of a recent survey undertaken by an independent recruitment ...
Posted: 11 February 2011 00:00:00 by Admin | 0 comment(s)
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