It’s not enough to hire the best IT staff. You must also keep them on board Hiring the best IT people is not enough to ensure success. It’s equally important to ensure that these talented individuals stay on board. How to retain IT staff is a challenge for many...
Is it time that you chose experience over qualifications when looking to secure your next IT hire? We look at the facts. A 1st Class degree: the hallmark of the ideal candidate… or is it? It’s true that a strong qualification does give candidates a good...
Remote working looks like it’s here to stay. Or some form of it at least. Employees now have the legal right to request flexible learning from day 1. Some of the biggest challenges for employers managing remote teams, often for the first time, include workers...
When was the last time you reviewed the employment discrimination laws before conducting an interview? Most hiring managers have every intention of complying with employment discrimination laws but find that the time needed to keep abreast of the nuances of employment...
Today, discussing leadership style has become an extremely popular area. Many argue that a manager’s leadership style is one of the fundamental elements that determines the extent of both business and employee success. Therefore, it’s important that you understand...
The 4-day working week has been getting a lot of publicity recently. With some companies signed up to a 6 month trial, and more companies embracing flexible working, what does this mean to you? It’s been almost 2 years now since we all picked up our desks and...
Someone just handed in their notice. It’s a complete surprise and now you’re stuck. Should you counter offer? Persuade them to stay? You know that it costs more to recruit someone new than to retain someone on a slightly higher salary. So, offering more...
3 Avoidable, Highly Toxic Management Mistakes Employees leave managers, not companies. At least that’s what they say but is it true? Perhaps. What is certain, however, is that of many of the reasons cited by people leaving their jobs, the vast majority stem from...
Some of the biggest challenges for employers managing remote teams, often for the first time, include workers struggling with loneliness, managing their time, and communication among staff members. What’s more, as the government starts to impose tougher...
Concise communication can help technical teams clearly relay complex information, a crucial collaborative element as the workforce shifts online. To enhance effective communication in-house, employers across industries are increasingly seeking soft skills during the...
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