Video calls have become an essential part of how many of us currently communicate at work. Yet, if you’re used to working in an office rather than at home, you might be finding it challenging. If so far you’ve managed to keep video calls to a minimum, or have avoided them altogether, we congratulate you […]
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The Covid-19 pandemic has meant that many companies have had to adjust the way they operate, and, for some, this has meant that they are unable to recruit new staff. However, at s1jobs many companies are still looking to recruit and not just those in key industries such as Logistics, Social Care and Retail. If
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With more businesses encouraging their staff to work remotely, you may find yourself having to adapt a part of your home into an office space. Whether your new setup is temporary or permanent, here are our top tips for creating a home office which doesn’t break the bank. Turn your dining room into
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When job hunting, if at first, you don’t succeed, you haven’t failed. You’ve been given the chance to learn from your interview and then use this information to go on and land another dream role. The first step in the learning process is to identify the primary reasons you weren’t chosen. The important ones will
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Is it possible to recruit a candidate who will not only perform well in their new position but fit in with your team and boost business? In other words, is the dream employee fact or fiction? Our answer is an emphatic yes. Naturally, there are challenges involved in making dreams come true. Certain criteria must
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We’re thrilled to announce the shortlist for the 2020 s1jobs Recruitment Awards sponsored by Esure. Congratulations to everyone who got this far, we can’t wait to announce our winners on April 9th at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Glasgow. Best Recruitment Consultancy (UK & International) – sponsored by Lidl GB Blue Arrow NRL One
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International Women’s Day is just around the corner and once again our focus turns to gender equality. Representation of women in positions of power has been steadily increasing, but still has some way to go before overall equality is achieved. Despite accounting for half of the population of the UK, women make up just a
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Did you know one of the most effective ways to land a top gig is to upsell your personal brand? Well, the people who might hire you certainly do. So, if you’ve not thought about brand awareness before, let’s start now. Whether you want to move into a senior management post or try out in
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MasterChef, I’m A Celebrity and the Great British Bake Off, are vastly different entities but they all have a common theme, when it comes to a winner there can be only one! So, too, with your recruitment strategy. Thanks to the sharp focus and wide reach of s1jobs, your business can tap into a wealth
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Dealing with stress in Hospitality Vibrant, fast-paced, diverse, inclusive . . . just some of the qualities that make hospitality an incredibly rewarding industry to work in. There are, however, potential drawbacks to such a highly pressurised environment. Dealing with stress in Hospitality is vital. According to research, more than 80% of hospitality workers report
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