There has long been a stereotype surrounding the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) industries. Unfortunately, despite the stereotype being very out dated, its presence still lingers, with women in the industry still at a very low level.

The impression most have on the sector is manual labour, long working hours and rows of assembly lines. While this may not be…

             Are you looking at attracting the top talent?

            What strategies are you using to hire the best fit?

            How can you get potential candidates from your passive database?

If you do not market yourself properly as an employer, then you will see that your top talent will get attracted to your…

Freshers events fill your evenings and sleep will fill your days, but as much as the social aspect will contribute to an unbelievably quick first semester, the reason you’re there soon establishes itself — the dreaded education. Managing your life can be tricky, regardless of your age, leaving the security of your home for the very first time can be daunting.

Perhaps one of the hardest things you will ever do is move away to university. For the first time in your life you won’t have…

When all of the periphery of business operations are considered, the main objective of all businesses is success.

Business owners want to ensure daily business transactions result in value of time, effort and financial stability. Significant business functions include management of the flow of goods and services, management of employee…

We are all well aware that employee turnover is a huge problem for a company, but not fully aware of its effects. Turnover costs a lot in terms of money, with relevant research showing that the exact cost can vary…

The terms employee performance management…

CV Maker is a site where you can make your resume or CV. As a result there are a lot of real resumes on the site. This can be a great place to find candidates however a lot of recruiter do not search here. The reason is simple they do not know how. Well to do this without worry you need go no further than into your bag of tricks…

Unconscious bias. Is this affecting your recruitment process?

I am sure you must be looking for a solution to this challenge. Our nature makes us like people who are just like us. This process is unconscious. We do not do it…

You may have heard great things about employee referral programs. How it’s one of the cheapest ways to recruit new talent for your company and find the best employee for the role. Here are some more statistics that you may not know about referred applicants. Those candidates are…

In recent years, technological advances have provided some workers with more workplace flexibility. Advances in information and communication technology allow people to reach their colleagues and clients by phone, email, or text from nearly anywhere, at all hours of the day. The development and expansion of secure computer networks, cloud computing, and…

The automotive industry is one of the largest economies in the world, and much of the capital which circulates within the industry is connected to advertising. From Thierry Henry to J-Lo, we have seen some huge celebrity endorsements, that involved major investment, therefore it should come as no surprise that £115.9 million was plumbed into online displays by car dealers in 2016 alone.

Here, with Vindis, who offer VW…

The importance of having an effective business strategy in place should never be underestimated. A strategic plan defines how to achieve the goals you want to attain from for your business. If you want your company to achieve growth and evolve within the market place, having clear goals and tasks in place with achievable deadlines is essential. It…

Every worker is a born leader. Leadership is an important skill required in the workplace. Better leadership strategies result in better …

Wildly unconventional benefits and perks have surfaced over the last few years, with research estimating that increasing happiness can boost productivity by around 12 per cent, showing the benefits of focus.

It’s hard to feel motivated when you’re at work. For most people, having a job is a necessity rather than a choice, and the best that they can do is to try and choose a career that they don’t hate. To combat this, companies are introducing innovative ways to help their workforce…

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It is always wise to maintain a good relationship with former employees and business leaders – even long after leaving a company!

How do you leave a…

https://www.oakstone.co.uk/new-blog/the-best-are-not-always-the-best-at-managing

Recruitment and sales are tough industries.  They require driven individuals who are dedicated to themselves, their companies, their personal achievements and…