Gather employee feedback with these free HR survey templates

Gathering employee feedback (be they past, future or present) can often be a difficult task, but the benefits can be very rewarding to a business and it’s objectives. Conducting surveys can be a great way to provide employees and human resource specialists with a means to express their opinions, in return you’ll get valuable feedback

Increase staff morale with these top 5 employment benefits

As the old adage goes “A happy workforce is a productive workforce”, people who work for a company which supports them reciprocate with increased output, enthusiasm and devotiveness i.e. they go the extra mile. One way to increase staff morale is to provide them with employment benefits, often referred to as “perks of the job”

What Skills Does a Human Resource Manager Require?

Nearly every company has some form of human resources management in place but not everyone knows about the talented individuals who put these important business operations into effect. This post is an attempt to uncover the skills required for the role of a human resources manager. Human resources has existed since the times of The

Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games recruitment campaign gets off to flying start

A recent article written by the bbc reports that after only one day of a planned recruitment drive for the commonwealth games in Glasgow 2014, a staggering 10,000 people have volunteered themselves for positions. Organisers are looking for 15,000 in total but if the first day was anything to go buy they shouldn’t have many

2012 – Year of the placement!

Trying to find a job after leaving University is getting tougher and tougher as 1 in 5 graduates struggle to find a job. One of the most effective ways to gain employment is gaining some valuable industry experience. Employers are finding that graduates who have taken a years industry placement have better employable skills compared to those

UK ranks fourth internationally for creating a diverse and inclusive workforce

Good news for us brits, new research reveals that The UK has been ranked fourth internationally for creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. The research, which is highlighted in CEB’s study ‘Creating Competitive Advantage Through Workforce Diversity’ goes on to reveal that nearly 63% of UK employees stated that their employers are actively promoting workplace

Pay award increases of 2.5% predicted for 2013

A recent survey conducted by XpertHR Pay and Benefits predicts that 7 pay awards out of 10 next year are likely to be worth between 2% and 3%. The survey goes on to reveal an analysis of the current pay settlements landscape, concluding that in the 3 months leading upto the end of September 2012, the

A day in the life of a flat fee recruiter

If you are reading this then it is more than likely you are already familiar with the recruitment industry and how it can be a fast paced, competitive and hectic industry. That aside, what you probably aren’t too familiar with is the individuals on the other side of the coin, those highly skilled and professional individuals who on

Recruitment Managers – Top tips for getting hired

Obtaining your dream role as a recruitment manager can be achieved if you consider and pursue the right steps, at the right time and in the right direction. The industry is very competitive these days, therefore, you need to showcase some exceptional qualities for any company to trust your judgment and allow you to undertake their next recruitment