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Are You Prepared for the National Minimum Wage?
On the 1st of April, the National Minimum Wage (NMW) increased, and there are strong rumours that the North East will become the next regional enforcement target for HMRC.
A Guide to Pre-Employment Checks
Perhaps not the most dynamic topic at first glance but pre-employment checks are a critical part of your talent attraction strategy.
How To Nail Your Job Interview
In the ever-evolving world of recruitment, the landscape for job interviews has shifted dramatically.
Are you ready for Annual Reviews?
Am I paying my staff enough? What is the appropriate inflationary rise? How do we compare with our competitors? These are just some of the questions I am regularly asked as the accounting profession moves from the hectic tax season to the world of annual reviews.
Are you Afraid to Change Your Job?
Do you fear change? I sometimes do. I think we all do, to some extent, because it usually means the outcome is unknown.
Recruitment Trends for 2024
Another year has passed at lightning speed. Older? Definitely. Wiser? I hope so. It's certainly been another unpredictable and challenging year in recruitment, but as it draws to a close, I have been reflecting on what I have learned and what the next twelve months could hold in the world of accountancy and finance.
Navigating the Recruitment Landscape
Influenced by economic uncertainty and rising costs, the latest UK Report on Jobs, commissioned by the REC (Recruitment and Employment Confederation) and KMPG, suggests a worrying time ahead for the region's job market.
How to Cope with a Mid-Career Crisis?
When it comes to career development, the first thing that springs to mind is the pursuit of promotion and progression.
Employee Burnout: How to Spot the Signs
If you aren't aware, burnout in the workplace is a condition that the World Health Organisation (WHO) lay to blame resolutely at the feet of the employer.
Embrace the Career Opportunity of Summer
Summer is a time of relaxation, a chance to unwind and recharge our batteries. It also offers a rare opportunity to take a moment among the daily demands of work to reflect on our professional path and evaluate where we stand.
The Value of Commitment When Navigating the Job Market
It never ceases to amaze me how small the North East business community can appear.
Ever Wonder Why You Struggle to Recruit?
When speaking with clients, there is one question I am repeatedly asked: Why are we struggling to recruit?