Read interesting blogs on essential topics as part of the Langley James blog.
For candidates, we share insights on how to create the best CV and prepare for the perfect IT interview, among other things.
For companies looking to recruit in IT, learn more about IT recruitment trends, market insight and more.
What does IR35 mean?
IR35 is a piece of tax legislation introduced in 2000 to ensure the correct national insurance and...
Is Your Recruitment Process Causing You to Miss Out on the Best IT Talent?
Recruiting the best IT contractors and IT staff can be a protracted process and the danger of candidates changing their minds, or worse still, accepting a counter-offer from a competitor is ever present.
4 Steps to a Positive Candidate Experience
The recruitment process is a stressful time for both employees and applicants. Businesses place such a huge emphasis on hiring the ‘perfect’ candidate for the role, they often forget the importance in nurturing relationships with those who aren’t ‘perfect’ for the role. Don’t forget, when somebody apply for a job, they are taking a risk and putting their current job on the line. All applicants deserve a positive candidate experience and when you master this, you are providing your company with an excellent marketing tool.
The Positives of Employee Turnover
Generally speaking employee turnover is seen as a bad thing. Aside from having to accept that...
IT Contractors can be more cost effective
If you are considering a new project and taking on a short term contractor to support the day to day issues, please consider this…..
Half of SMEs prefer experienced workers
People aged between 35 and 54 are at the top of the hire list for small businesses in the UK,...
References – New guidance released by Acas
Workplace experts, Acas, have published guidance to help employers and employees know the rules...
Would you settle for leftovers when you could get something fresh?
There are a few meals that aren’t half bad as leftovers. Cold roast chicken, potato salad, even...
Interview Attire
First impressions are everything! Now that there are so many different dress codes for work, it can be difficult to judge what will be deemed most appropriate so that you make a good first impression to the candidate, whilst adhering to your organisations dress code. Your attire plays a pivotal in the interview and can heavily influence a candidates decision as to whether they want to work with you or not – whether it is consciously or subconsciously.
Encouraging a Little More Fun in the Workplace
This time of year fun in the workplace is a lot more likely, as things tend to wind down and Christmas parties, secret santas and festive activities are taking place. However, all year round workplace fun is becoming increasingly important in the modern day organisation.