Many businesses had to scramble to institute new regulations and procedures when the Covid-19 crisis necessitated a shift to remote working. Since this new way of working worked so well, some companies are implementing it in the long-term. But moving from close-knit communal offices to remote home offices will require a few more adjustments and …
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For a company to function optimally, teamwork is essential. So how do you get your team to work together better? The answer is Team-Fit™. What is Team-Fit™? Team-Fit™ is an analysis, based on earlier work by Dr. Meredith Belbin. It will: In other words, although companies recruit individuals, these individuals have to fit into a team …
Your company has had to downsize recently and you now find yourself with a skills shortage. How do you get the required skills without spending tons of money? Many companies have found themselves in the same position and turned to temporary employees. This might just be the perfect solution for you as well. We explore …
With many employers having to downscale due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, companies are looking for more well-rounded employees. Employers want staff that can fulfil wider job descriptions as well as move between roles or departments if necessary. In many cases, it can be hugely beneficial to your organisation to hire candidates from …
HOW TO ATTRACT EMPLOYEES FROM OUTSIDE YOUR INDUSTRY Read More »
Do you go with a specialist recruitment agency that only focuses on construction professionals? Or do you go with a generalist agency that has a wider pool of candidates? We explore the advantages of both types.
The economic impact of Covid-19 will have a great effect on the employment market for the foreseeable future. Many companies are still debating whether to reduce staff and consider employing temporary workers. Others don’t want to lose the valuable skills their current employees offer. We compare the benefits of permanent versus temporary workers from both …
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To help make sense of the Agency Workers Regulations (AWR), we have put together our essential list of Frequently Asked Questions for employees and employers, which should clear up any confusion.
Remote working has proved so successful for your business that you have decided to implement it long-term. But you are not quite sure what the remote working guidelines are and how it differs from regular office regulations. Luckily, we are here to help. Find out which guidelines you, as an employer or an employee, should …
Official Remote Working Guidelines – what employers can and cannot do Read More »
We’ve covered what The Cloud is and why it was so critical to businesses continuity during this pandemic. This week, we going to delve deeper into Cloud business applications by looking at two major players in this field: Zoho and Microsoft. If you are unsure of what “The Cloud” is, you can read more about …
Zoho vs Microsoft – Which one is better for your business? Read More »
Working from home sounds like a dream but there may be a few internet related nightmares to navigate en-route to nirvana. Internet Connection Quality Internet connectivity, previously intended for browsing, staying connected and streaming during downtime, suddenly needs to cope with your daily workload and buffering and dropouts will hinder your productivity. A download speed …
7 Simple (But Important) Things to Remember about the Internet and Remote Working Read More »