Posted on May 25, 2022 at 9:07 am
Head hunting is a term used within
the recruitment industry and it means to hunt down someone that is usually
already employed and try and get them to work for you or the company you are
representing (if you are an agency). It happens throughout a number of
industries and seems to becoming more and more common – but is it ok to get
members of staff this way? There is certainly no law against approaching people
and asking them if they would like a job with your business but you do need to
think about who they are and where you are potentially taking them from. For
example if they work for a company that you have dealings with then you may
find that it can make things very awkward and they may even be breaking a
contract if they come and work for you straight after leaving their pervious
role.
It is best to try and advertise
the job and allow people to come to you but if you do have a friend or ex
colleague in mind then you may well contact them and let them know what is
available. Even if you are head hunting someone but sure to check their
credentials to make sure that they are who you are looking for before offering
them a job.
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Posted on March 21, 2022 at 10:41 pm
Many people had to resort to working from home quite a bit during the lock downs over the last few years. This may have been very new for some people and as workplaces start to open up again, it is likely that some will return to their office environment. Other businesses may of decided that actually they don’t need an office space and can allow their staff to continue to work from home. Others may of gone self employed and set up a business that they can run from their house. If this is the case you do need to think carefully about working from home and what that entails. Unlike at a work place, at home there are a lot of distractions. You may have phone calls, people ringing your door bell and the big pile of ironing that is calling you from across the room. In order to make working from home a success you need to be very disciplined and make sure that you set times when you need to be working. It is important to try and schedule in breaks and times for work. This will allow you to keep a good home work life balance.
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Posted on January 17, 2022 at 3:30 pm
Flexible working is a term that you may hear a fair bit within the jobs industry – but what exactly is it and it is something that you should be looking for? Flexible working is basically when a job is adapted to suit the employee’s needs. For example, it may be that you need to start a bit later after dropping the children off at school or that they need to work from home certain days a week. This is something that has become more common over the past few years especially since Covid restriction were put in place. Many employers had to get used to a new way of working and allowing their staff to work from home or work shifts to ensure there were less people in the office.
It used to be that if you were not
able to work the hours need for the job or that were advertised on the job post
then you need not even apply but with employers having to be show willingness
and be flexible where possible this is not always the case. Some jobs may require
people to be in the office and therefore working from home may simply not even
be possible, but they may instead be able to offer staggered working times to
fit in with the employee’s lifestyle and family life more.
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Posted on December 16, 2021 at 5:21 pm
If you are currently looking for
work and are unemployed then you may wonder if it is ok to turn down jobs? If
you are desperate for an income then you may decide that you have to accept any
job that comes your way, but even if this is the case it doesn’t mean that you
cannot continue to ook for other work in the meantime.
If you are looking for a permanent
position then there may come a time when you are offered a job following an interview
but have since realised that it may not be exactly what you are looking for.
When looking to apply for a new
job position, not only should you consider if you have the relevant experience
and qualifications but also is it a job that you would be happy doing? If you
don’t feel that you would get much satisfaction out of the role then you
probably shouldn’t even apply. Yes, money is often the main reason many of us
go to work but that doesn’t mean to say that we cannot pick a job that we enjoy
or that gives us satisfaction.
Trying to work without any job
satisfaction often means we do not do the job to the best of our ability and
that we dread going to work which is not good for our mental health.
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Posted on November 14, 2021 at 9:08 pm
The jobs market has been very up
and down over the last couple of years due to Covid but there are some jobs
that may well not come back and that are being faded out.
There has been so many
technological advances over the last decade that certain jobs seem to be at
risk of decline and possibly extinction in the near future. This may of become
even more apparent over the last couple of years where many people had to try
and make processes as autonomous as possible to avoid having too much face to
face contact with people.
Company owners are quick to
realise that if they can automate a process by machinery or computers then they
can save on salaries and make more profit in the long run. They can also avoid
down time due to staff illnesses or holidays. For this reason, many jobs in
manufacturing for example have started to be harder to find as they simply are
not required as much as previously.
Sometimes automated processes
simply cannot replace a human being and in certain situations it may not be
right to try and go this way. Also it may be that you train to manage the
machinery or equipment that did your job before – i.e. serving it and fixing
when it goes wrong.
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Posted on October 24, 2021 at 6:18 am
Normally around this time of year,
lots of retailers start to hire new staff to enable them to cope with the
Christmas trade. This year many shops have started ot stock Christmas items
even earlier than usual and have even started playing Christmas music to get
people in the mood.
Many retailers are dubious about
employing extra staff this year due to the Covid pandemic and the uncertainty
as to what is going to happen. Will we go in to another lockdown? Would people
be ordered to work from home once again? No one knows exactly what will happen,
and therefore many retailers are cautious about taking on more people in case
they have to let them go again straight away. It is likely that this is going
to result in busier shops, longer queues and overcrowding which is not ideal
when we should be trying to socially distance where possible.
If you are currently looking for a
job it is still worth going round to the retailers and asking if you can put
your name down or leave your CV. This will ensure that should a position come
up, you will be considered for it if you are a suitable candidate.
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Posted on September 17, 2021 at 1:57 pm
If you are looking to go back in
to work but have young children at home or at school then you may worry about
how you are going to juggle everything. Young children cannot stay at home on
their own so you will need to ensure that there is someone available on a
regular basis to look after them or make sure that your work hours fit in
around school pick up and drop offs.
Firstly consider what job it is
you want to do. Could you easily work school hours or is it likely that you
will be required to work longer? Next have a look at what options you have for
child care. You may be able to ask a friend or relative to have them for you
but if this is going to be a long term thing it can be quite a commitment so
you need to be sure they are happy to do it and that they are reliable. You may
opt to put your child in nursery or after school and breakfast clubs instead so
that you don’t have to rely on other people to help out. This can make the
school day very long for your child so you may decide to only work two or three
days a week if doing this.
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Posted on July 26, 2021 at 10:05 am
Lots of women and men who look at
returning to work after having the responsibility of caring for young children
at home feel anxious about the prospect for a variety of reasons. It could be
that the career they had pre-children is no longer suitable for instance if it
involved working unsociable hours or required overseas travel so they may need
to change careers as a result.
A lot depends on the childcare
requirements that are still needed. If childcare before and after school is regularly
available this choice is wider but if not there are limitations regarding
school drop off and pick up times. It is certainly worth finding out the
availability locally beforehand when you are planning returning to employment.
It may be necessary to update the
qualifications that you hold to widen the choice of jobs that can be applied
for. This may involve undertaking a college course or even going to university
which can be an exciting prospect. Many universities encourage mature students
to apply for their courses and offer family friendly timetables for those with
childcare responsibilities.
Although returning to the
workplace can be demanding the advantages of mixing with colleagues and working
as a team can be beneficial and along with the obvious plus of bringing in more
money makes the experience worthwhile.
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Posted on May 31, 2021 at 10:43 pm
With the recent upheaval in
employment and industry many people who may not have contemplated
self-employment are giving it serious thought. Perhaps they have been made
unemployed or want a new challenge but whatever the reason for their decision
is could be a positive move. Becoming self-employed could be an option for many
people if they have the necessary skills and experience that will be required however
specific training may be all that is needed to pursue this ambition.
Deciding on your business is the
first step along the self-employed path but once you have decided what your
business is going to be you will need to decide on a business name that is
memorable and that may reflect your business. Registering as a sole trader with
HMRC is the next step so that they know that you will be completing a
self-assessment tax form and paying class 2 and class 4 national insurance
contributions.
You will be required to have a
business bank account, but it is worth shopping around as some banks offer
special rates for the newly self-employed. Setting up the account and any trade
accounts for supplies will mean that you are ready financially.
An essential requirement for all
self-employed people is to have public liability and professional indemnity
insurance to ensure that you are covered against any injury or damage you may
inadvertently cause in the course of your work.
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Posted on April 19, 2021 at 8:52 pm
Most of us work to earn money
unless you volunteer. It may be that money is the only reason you go to work
but there are also other important aspects of work life that should not be
ignored. If you have children then you are setting them a good example if one
or both of their parents’ work. It shows them that if you work hard in life you
get to have nice things and go places that you wish to visit. This will help
them get the best start in life and hopefully help make the right decisions as
they get older
Job satisfaction is also very important
and something that many of us negate to think about. You may think that as long
as your earning a wage, that is all that matters. For many, money is often the
most important thing as they need to earn a certain amount to be able to
support themselves or their family but you don’t always have to sacrifice one
for the other.
It may be that you have been in
the same job for a good number of years and although you no longer enjoy it, it
pays the bills, you need to consider why you no longer enjoy your job. It may
be that you feel you have too much pressure put on you or that you have no
support from your peers. This can make you feel stressed at work. Often talking
to your manager and explaining your issues is enough to make changes happen.
If your issue is that you feel out
of your depth, you may be worried to tell your manager in case then decide to
get rid of you. Lots of employers actually favour people who are honest and are
happy to help them if they ask for it. It may be that there are training
courses that you can go on that will give you the skills and knowledge needed
to do your job better. These courses can also help build up you CV so if you do
decide to leave in the future, any additional training or qualifications all
helps towards landing your next job.
It may be that you are happy to
take a slight pay cut to do a job that you will enjoy more, or you may have to
take a pay cut in order to start a new career but in the long run will be able
to earn more money. Although the salary is important, if you are happy in your
job you are likely to do better and therefore be offered promotions and
opportunities to move up.
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