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UK workers have lowest motivation
A new measure of employee motivation released by Korn Ferry found that 71% of global workers are motivated to go above and beyond their role requirements. However, in the UK, only 60% of professionals indicated they are motivated, while Indian workers are the most...
Six Logical Questions Candidates ask before they move to a New Company
The Significance of Candidate Questions Answering candidate questions at the end of an interview or even before the next stage in your hiring process might initially seem exhausting and frustrating. However, ensuring you can attract and hire the right talent for your...
Beware of Your Body Language at Your Storefitting or POS/POP Company Interview
How to Master Body Language in Your Job Interviews Body language is more important than most people realise. When we speak to someone, we're not just paying attention to their words. We also evaluate their tone, posture, facial expressions, and movements. In fact,...
74% of UK firms report Q2 Recruitment Difficulties
Businesses across the UK report recruitment was more difficult in Q2 2024, with more firms facing problems hiring staff, according to the latest Quarterly Recruitment Outlook (QRO), a survey of more than 4,700 UK firms of all sectors and sizes by the British Chambers...
How to Source and Retain Your Staff
Click on the link below for your opportunity to watch and hear Oli Dunn’s highly acclaimed presentation at the FEDESSA 2023 Conference in Rotterdam. Oli Dunn speaking at the FEDESSA 2023 Conference in Rotterdam (720p).mp4
UK Report on Jobs – May 2024
Glencourt Associates is one of the recruitment companies selected to provide data for the monthly KPMG & REC “Report on Jobs”. May sees weaker decline in placements There were reports that slow decision-making by companies and specific candidate shortages were...
Uk Employers’ Confidence in Economy and Hiring Surges
More employers across the UK are feeling positive about the economy, according to the Recruitment and Employment Confederation’s (REC) latest Jobs Outlook. In the poll of 501 employers, they gave their most positive response about their confidence in the UK economy...
Euro Area Jobless Rate Improves
The Euro area seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 6.4% in April 2024, down from 6.5% in April 2023. The EU unemployment rate was 6.0% in April 2024, stable compared to April 2023, according to data from Eurostat, the statistical office for the European Union....
Interviews via Teams/Zoom
Due to time constraints and ease to arrange, the majority of client companies are now undertaking their initial interviews with prospective employees via video. These are not to be approached casually. Some see a video interview as informal, but please note………. “THERE...