Tom Clegg, Author at TalentSpa

Author: Tom Clegg

Hiring Remains weak as Uncertainty Increases Throughout October

Written on 8th November 2019.

Hiring Remains weak as Uncertainty Increases Throughout October There has been a solid drop in permanent staff appointments with temp billings only slightly rising. Vacancy growth eases to 93-month low and pay continues to rise as candidate availability...

Communication is Key – Especially in Human Resourcing

Written on 6th November 2019.

4 easy ways on how to perfect your communication skills (and why you probably should). It says it in your job description – “human”, and what do humans do? We talk. Over the phone, face to face – even to ourselves when no ones around. So, when...

How can Companies Improve their Employee Development Programmes?

Written on 29th October 2019.

Companies today don’t see this as an ‘option’ anymore but more of a ‘need’ to make employee development plan as a part of their growth strategy. Employee development is a two-way road to success; it not only encourages your employees to invest more...

The Importance Of Staff Training In Recruitment

Written on 25th September 2019.

Value is not something that is usually associated with recruitment, which is target-oriented. Similar to sales, it’s more about ‘need’ and ‘cost’ – getting candidates in jobs as quickly as possible. However, if you want to sustain and grow your...

Becoming a Manager: 5 Signs You’re Ready To Move Up

Written on 19th September 2019.

You know your job inside out, you produce great work, you’ve built good relationships with your colleagues – both you and senior members of staff will inevitably be thinking about your progression. However, you may be unsure whether you are...

5 Signs That It’s Time To Hire

Written on 19th September 2019.

If you are a business owner, it is unlikely that you will be able to afford to provide employees with annual all-expenses-paid company holidays or catered meals. The reality is different, where every penny counts and you aim to make the biggest impact...

Trying To Impress A New Employer? Follow These 5 Top Tips

Written on 5th September 2019.

Beginning a new job is undoubtedly a challenge. There’s fitting into the existing team, getting to grips with a new set of responsibilities and trying to learn everyone’s names. It’s normal to feel nervous and to take time to adapt to a new role so...

How Can Tech Recruiters Resolve Their Hiring Issues?

Written on 9th August 2019.

Highly specialised tech roles which require specific technical skills are arguably the hardest to fill. According to ComputerWeekly, the UK tech industry is ranked third in the world for total capital invested in tech companies and the UK tech sector...

Why Should You Ask Candidates Strange Interview Questions?

Written on 3rd August 2019.

Are you tired of interviewing countless candidates with the same set of questions? Ask a job seeker what their weaknesses are and you’re likely to hear the same rehearsed answer time and time again, ‘I work too hard’ or ‘I’m a perfectionist’....

Three Advantages To Hiring Bilingual Employees

Written on 2nd August 2019.

In today’s multicultural society, a bilingual/multilingual employee can be an invaluable addition to your workforce. Employees who speak more than one language usually have impressive communication skills and have been exposed to different cultures....

Creating Better Workplaces For Women In STEM

Written on 2nd August 2019.

Candidates with STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) backgrounds are amongst the most sought out today, as employers seek out people with specialized skillsets to fill highly technical positions. However, when recruiting these candidates,...

How to Give Interview Feedback

Written on 29th July 2019.

Giving interview feedback provides a better candidate experience. It allows candidates to know how they got on and what areas they can improve on. It can be difficult giving feedback, especially if the candidate was unsuccessful, however it’s a bigger disservice...

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