Returning to work: considerations for employers
As lockdown gradually lifts, and the government’s furlough scheme is reduced from August, more and more people will be returning to the workplace. While this is good news for the economy, it opens up a logistical can of worms for employers. With Covid-19 still looming large, employers have a legal obligation to follow Government guidelines…
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Why you need to use competency-based interviews
Everyone knows that if you want to get the right answers, you need to ask the right questions. This is never more true than when you’re interviewing a candidate for a role – especially online. What you ask, and how you ask it, will determine what types of answers you get – and how useful…
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Why you should be running cognitive ability tests
You can learn a lot about someone from an interview. Their overall demeanour, confidence, interpersonal skills – all of these things can give you a strong general impression of the person in front of you. But how do you know how good they are at problem solving? How do you know if they’re an effective…
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How to make remote onboarding work
What’s a crucial part of recruitment that 88% of companies don’t do a great job of, and that 22% don’t bother with at all? Onboarding has the power to make someone feel excited, energised and engaged when they start working for you. It tells your new recruit that you value them, makes them feel supported,…
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How to future-proof your cybersecurity career while furloughed
For many, adapting to a new routine (or lack thereof) after being furloughed has been a challenge. Now, though – several weeks into the UK’s enforced lockdown – many are finding that they are starting to adapt and adjust to our new normal. Some have spent the time having a spring clean. Others have taken…
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Why background screening is crucial in remote hiring
The practice of hiring employees remotely is not a new one; it’s been growing steadily for the past few years. However, the Covid-19 pandemic (and resulting lockdown) is forcing more companies to recruit in this way. With this sudden change, and little time to prepare for it, how can you make sure you’re doing it…
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