LinkedIn Reveals Most in Demand Skills of 2016

LinkedIn has unveiled the Top Skills of 2016, ranking the skills most in demand through analysing all recruitment activity by employers in 18 countries worldwide. Click here to read more

Is Technology Putting Jobs At Risk?

In its latest study, Emolument.com asked 900 professionals across several industries and countries if they believed their job was being threatened by technological improvements (question asked in survey: ‘Is technology putting your job at risk? ‘). Click here to read more

Age Discrimination Still Rife, Says Jobseekers…

Research released by total jobs has revealed that almost two-thirds (63%) of 55-64 year olds have said they have felt discriminated against by a prospective employer because of their age. Worryingly, only 6% of the same age group see their age as an advantage when applying for a job. Click here to read more

Top 10 Cities for job satisfaction revealed!

There are many factors that contribute to happiness at work, but it seems there are certain places with more satisfied employees than others. LinkedIn’s recent Work Satisfaction Survey revealed the top 10 cities for job satisfaction in the UK. top-10-cities-for-job-satisfaction-revealed

How to make sure you aren’t a ‘bully’ interviewer!

Undercutting candidates, testing them unscrupulously and abusing power are traits that will have jobseekers running a mile.  However, as with every industry, there are often bad apples in the company recruitment process tarnishing reputations and relationships. how-to-make-sure-you-arent-a-bully

How do stereotypes and bias affect leadership abilities?

Many companies have leadership programmes; however, very few have a scheme as intense as Leadership DNA.  Designed off the back of Facebook’s Sheryl Sandberg’s recent book decrying sexism in the workplace, two female executives decided to create something which encouraged exploration of the often unspoken aspects of personal leadership. how-do-stereotypes-and-bias-affect-your-leadership-abilities

5 reasons why CEO’s should be involved in hiring…

The art of recruitment is one which has to be honed over the years through the help of experience and increasing knowledge. And whilst many companies may choose to outsource their hiring practices, some executives believe that CEOs have a right and an obligation to be a part of the process of recruiting their staff; … Continue reading 5 reasons why CEO’s should be involved in hiring…

Candidate’s CV – Fact or Fiction?

Almost 100,000 job applicants have lied about their qualifications in the past three years. Worryingly, almost half (48%) of HR professionals in the UK do not rigorously check the validity of applicants qualifications. cvs-fact-or-fiction

The Brexit Effect

The impacts of Brexit on the broader recruitment industry were evident before the nation voted to leave the EU on 23 June.  How the decision will affect executive recruitment services in the long term remains to be seen. how-is-brexit-impacting-executive-recruitment-services