Working at height incidents remain one of the most common causes of fatalities and major injuries to workers on-site. Within the renewables industry, many projects involve the need to work at height on large wind structures. Controlled Bolting suppliers are starting to acknowledge that safely working at height is one of the key challenges faced by the wind industry. More and more, wind operators are demanding practical tools with built-in safety features to be included as…

The architecture and built environment sector is one of the fastest evolving industries in the UK. Not only are technical innovations being implemented rapidly, but there are more regulations than ever to consider, not to mention forthcoming sustainability and fire safety goals.

This means that architects’ skills must constantly evolve, and the architects of tomorrow will require a broader set of skills.

Here, we explore the skills that future architects will need in order to…

More people than ever are now working from home, and remote working could well become the norm for many employees.  But with people also more aware of personal sustainability issues, how can remote employees tailor their work life to improve their own carbon footprint……

Time is a crucial component of every hiring process. It can either be a boon or a bane, depending on how you design your hiring process. In the current economic crisis, people are losing jobs or taking major pay cuts. Everyone wants what's best for them in their professional life. So as a recruiter how will you get what's best for your organization? Isn’t technology the solution to everything?  

Here are 5 ways by…

COVID-19 has made fully-remote teams and virtual recruiting become the new normal. Despite hurting the job market and presenting an unprecedented challenge for recruiters, the pandemic also speeds up the digital transformation in many functions, recruiting included, and encourages modern recruiters to come up with new strategies to find talents. Desperate time calls for adaptive measures, those who thrive will lead the game when normalcy is restored. For example, Charter was able to hire…

Racism and sexism are terms we are all very familiar with and encompass discrimination against someone based on their skin colour or gender. But have you ever heard of ableism? Ableism is discrimination against people with disabilities or those who are perceived to be disabled. Unfortunately, it is rife in the workplace.

Ableism in the workplace

A new report from May this year by the International Longevity Centre UK…

Direct mail is quickly becoming a rejuvenated form of targeted marketing, as one of the most effective ways to communicate with your customers and prospects today. A recent survey showed that 84 per cent of professional marketers believe that direct mail improves advertising campaign performance.

Like online marketing…

Should I Put My Vaccination Status on My Resume?…

Female representation on company boards is improving, but there is still a way to go before equal representation is achieved.

According to Catalyst, the global non-profit dedicated to creating workplaces that support women, only 26.1% of US companies had a female directorship. Meanwhile, most companies had at least some female representation on their boards, but over half of the companies only had 1–2% of their…

COVID has revolutionised the way we work, and many businesses are now living in a world of hybrid working.

We know that flexible working is good for staff morale, retention, and satisfaction. But could it be having a secret adverse effect on their progression?

As line managers face supervising a team split across the office and home, how can you ensure progression isn’t hindered for remote employees by your lack of face-to-face contact?

The state of play

You may…

Jobseekers will look for many attributes in a company when deciding to apply for a role. A strong environmental ethos is quickly becoming one core value that employees seek the most. Sustainability and social responsibility are tied closely with the younger generation of workers. Some reports indicate a sharp alignment with a business’ sustainable strategy and its recruitment.

Meanwhile, the emphasis of apprenticeships as a viable alternative to university reinvigorates the…

Whether you are a professional recruiter, HR manager, or small business owner, recruiting the best talent can be challenging.

With a booming job market, potential employees have several choices. Companies need to be attractive to potential team members by having a great culture, strong benefits, and clear paths for personal development.  Often, the first impression of your business is the recruiting process, and a welcoming, cohesive, and smooth recruiting process can differentiate…

As a company, one of your goals is to retain your employees and reduce turnover. It is a task for the company to keep their top performers year on year. According to studies, your top performers are 400% more productive than your average employees. 

So, if your best employees leave your company, it can impact your business in the long run. It leaves the employers to stay prepared to overcome the problem. In this…

Here are some effective actions that all companies can put in place to fight Climate Change. Apart from measuring the greenhouse gas emissions they emit, businesses should try to reduce their energy consumption. What's more, companies can try renewable energies, reduce waste, optimise employee transportation and raise awareness amongst employees and clients. Circular economies, transparent supply chains and empowered workers all help.

The first step any company…

Here are some effective actions that all companies can put in place to fight Climate Change. Apart from measuring the greenhouse gas emissions they emit, businesses should try to reduce their energy consumption. What's more, companies can try renewable energies, reduce waste, optimise employee transportation and raise awareness amongst employees and clients. Circular economies, transparent supply chains and empowered workers all help.

The first step any company…

Americans, with confusion and uncertainty bubbled up inside of us, are wondering when things go back to normal. But what if things won’t ever be the same?

Coronavirus is shaping the future of work. Businesses of all shapes and industries from restaurants to …

Modern technology can be dazzling at times, but it’s important not to get suckered into the latest shiny gimmicks. For HR professionals, software that helps them hire better candidates sooner and more efficiently is invaluable, especially if it helps the organization long after the hiring process…

Technology has revolutionized the way we work. From large-scale changes to applications that improve our productivity, we can do more than ever – and faster too.  

As well as improving customer experience and employee efficiency, we’re also seeing solutions that improve employee experience come into play. After all, employees who are supported in their…

In today’s competitive and dynamic labor market, as a recruiter, you need to figure out how to carve a niche and get an edge in talent acquisition. One way to do this is to build up a positive candidate experience strategy. A promising approach towards the hiring process, the terminology has now become the center of focus for many recruiters globally. But, if not considered, it can harm the company’s brand and its ability to seize the attention of talented…

Click-to-call is one of the most popular cloud technologies companies use to enable prospective and existing customers to connect with them faster. It is a real-time-based calling widget strategically placed on the website or mobile app. It is easily visible on the web page or mobile app, and users need to tap on the button to get a call back from the company's representatives. Let's discuss how the solution impacts CX and leads to better sales. 

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