Six things to consider when you receive a counter offer
Companies always want to hold onto their top employees, so it shouldn’t come as a surprise if your resignation letter is followed by a counter offer. It can be quite flattering that your employer thinks so highly of you, and it is often quite common for the employers to try and convince staff to stay […]
Tips for starting your new job remotely
If you’ve recently accepted a new job offer, the likelihood is that you will be starting your new job remotely. It’s important to understand that the onboarding process is going to be a little bit different from the usual process if you were in the office. STARTING A NEW JOB REMOTELY VS THE OFFICE […]
How to conduct a remote video interview
As COVID-19 once again forces more people to work from home, remote job interviews have become increasingly common. Whilst most hiring managers have been involved in online meetings of some type before, not all of them know how to conduct a remote video interview. For your business to thrive, it’s vital that you set up […]
How to manage a Remote Team: 7 simple tips
Due to the current circumstances, the majority of teams are now working from home and for some teams, this might be for the first time. It can be difficult for many managers to come to grips with this. You may feel like you do not have as much control over the situation or find that […]
The pros & cons of Flexible Working for your business
The majority of employers now understand that offering flexible working is part of the modern workplace. Those that do offer flexibility range from remote working, part-time employment, shorter hours, flexible leave, job sharing, and career breaks. Other employers who currently offer little flexibility cannot ignore the issue forever, and it’s always best to address it […]
How to adhere to IR35: 10 simple tips
With the controversial tax change IR35 being delayed to April 2021, freelancers and businesses hiring contractors now have time to take steps to adhere to the IR35 ruling. What is IR35? IR35 (off-payroll working) is being implemented to prevent limited company contractors from avoiding tax when they are really private sector employees. For example, […]
Tips for Recruiting during challenging times
Finding the right talent for your team is difficult at the best of times, but when times are tough (like they currently are during covid-19) it makes it just a little bit more difficult. But the most difficult of times can actually be a great opportunity to find some really top talent that usually isn’t […]
Essential Tips for your IT Contractor CV
The perfect CV will give a huge boost to your chances of being shortlisted and getting the job. However, writing the perfect CV that stands out from the crowd can be extremely difficult. To make things even more difficult, when applying for contract roles your CV will differ to that of a permanent position. In […]
Tips to stay productive when working from home
Due to the current circumstances regarding the Coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19), many businesses have now switched to remote working. For many businesses, this may be the first time introducing full remote working throughout the whole business, but being able to trust your employers and allow them to have more control can lead to huge benefits for […]
Everything you need to know about Flexible Working
What is Flexible Working? Flexible working is a change to the standard full time working hours, allowing you to work from home and alternate start/finish times to suit your lifestyle and needs. Leaving the office early, waking up late, working from the local Starbucks and even choosing what hours you want to work, flexible working […]