by James Toovey | Jan 29, 2016 | IT
Glassdoor recently ranked ‘HR Manager’ forth in a list of the UK’s 25 best jobs. Based on the number of job openings, career opportunities and earning potential, HR Manager may not seem the glamorous or high-flying role you’d expect to see near the top of this list...
by James Toovey | Jan 29, 2016 | IT
CRM systems have been around, in one form or another, since business began. In the pre-computerised world there were record cards and good old fashioned one-to-one interactions where personal relationships where built. However in the global operating world things are...
by James Toovey | Jan 28, 2016 | IT
Over 80% of IT professionals place high importance on companies investing in the latest releases of technologies. With the current jobs market far more stable than previous years, UK workers ultimately have a far greater choice over where they work, who they work for;...
by James Toovey | Jan 25, 2016 | IT
Uber: It is the digital taxi platform that has sparked London cabbie revolts and calls upon the Government to crack down on a business that has disrupted the market so much that their hundred-year-old industry is under threat.Amazon: This is a company that has been...
by James Toovey | Jan 25, 2016 | IT
The recent floods that devastated much of the UK just after Christmas turned lives and businesses upside down, and goes to show that this kind of extreme weather can strike at any time. In order to try and prevent and minimise damage, having policies and procedures in...
by James Toovey | Jan 25, 2016 | IT
It’s no doubt that awareness of cyber security is increasing. More people now know more about the risks, or at least the basic steps they need to take to cover themselves and their organisations. However, as the world becomes more connected than ever, hackers are...
by James Toovey | Jan 22, 2016 | IT
Gov.uk were recently left red-faced when an embarrassing spelling blunder- tweeted out to over 1 million followers- highlighted to everyone not only the importance of attention to detail, but that unfortunately this can happen to the largest of organisations. This got...
by James Toovey | Jan 20, 2016 | IT
Traditionally the art of trading online successfully very much rested upon the placement of talented developers, designers and online marketing specialists; however, with the explosion that has been seen within the world of social media, the ways in which consumers...
by James Toovey | Jan 18, 2016 | IT
The IT industry is furiously fast paced – accounting for an ever more significant driving force behind many a business’s bottom line. For those companies that harness the right technology and employ the most talented of IT workers there exists a bright future...
by James Toovey | Jan 18, 2016 | IT
If you are not placing any importance on implementing career development programs in 2016, you are likely to regret it. According to research conducted by SHRM, career advancement opportunities are placed as high importance by employees, and by not investing as much...
by James Toovey | Jan 12, 2016 | IT
We are kicking the year off to a great start following a tremendous 2015 full of new exciting projects, milestones, and many highs at Langley James. Here are just a few of the milestones and achievements we are most proud of:Your satisfaction2015 was a great year at...
by James Toovey | Jan 12, 2016 | IT
January is always full of predictions for the year ahead and it’s interesting to look back to see which of last year’s predicted trends really did make an impact. However, as technology continues to develop, candidates seize more control over their career...
by James Toovey | Jan 12, 2016 | IT
This year brings into play new laws directly affecting HR, and changes to existing employment laws, as the Government update their policies. It’s important that employers, HR teams and all managers are aware of these changes and how they may impact staffing and...
by James Toovey | Jan 12, 2016 | IT Market Reviews
Slower rises in both permanent and contract staff appointments Permanent salary growth moderates to 26-month low Candidate availability falls at weaker, but still marked, rate. Growth of staff appointments eases Although permanent staff placements continued to rise in...
by James Toovey | Jan 11, 2016 | IT
It comes as no surprise that this is the time year that we see a surge in people deciding that enough is enough, that now is the time for a new start and go on to look for new job opportunities. Here we discuss some of the key factors that you should remain mindful of...
by James Toovey | Jan 5, 2016 | IT
It’s the beginning of a new year and time for a fresh start! The festive period is officially over and settling back into work after the Christmas break can feel like somewhat of an emotional roller coaster, motivation levels amongst staff can be low and the reality...
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