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Non-executive directors: ten attributes
Later this year, the European Parliament will vote on legislation to ensure that women fill 40% of non-executive directorships of quoted companies in the EU. Understanding of what the non-executive director role is growing. Daryl Stickland explains In many respects there’s never been a better time to take up a non-executive position. Although competition is strong, […]
Read More →Recruiting through social media: pros and cons
“Ignore social media at your peril.” We have all heard that message, but how can recruiters really understand the best and worst of social networking? Nick Taylor explains Checking someone’s Facebook profile might be a useful way to see if ‘I’m creative and enjoy illustration’ translates to ‘I spend Saturday nights as a graffiti artist, […]
Read More →Four years of change: facing the future
ARC chairman Adrian Marlowe looks back on a turbulent period for staffing companies, and sets out priorities for the group’s members in the future. Last month marked four years since we set up the Association of Recruitment Consultancies, and during that time the industry has undergone a great deal of change. Looking back on those […]
Read More →Why putting the client first is a win-win
By considering your clients’ needs in everything you do – from recruiting consultants to how you train them – you’ll create longer-term, collaborative success, says Betsy Williamson Most businesses know about it, a lot of businesses talk about it, some businesses do it, but few businesses seldom do it well. Putting the client at the […]
Read More →Tax compliance: know who you’re working with
Advances in the construction industry could point the way to more compliant taxation practices across the whole recruitment industry, explains Damian Broughton The national headlines are dominated by tax. From huge multinationals to one-man businesses – the Government’s drive to plug the holes in public finances is leading to the regular repositioning of the legislative […]
Read More →What makes a 21st century leader?
In her second article on developing leaders, Fiona Lander looks at how perceptions of good leadership have changed Across every profession, the notion of 21st century leadership has reached a level of sophistication never seen before, and the recruitment industry is no exception. The definition of an effective leader is now quite different from that […]
Read More →Has your agency got a voice?
Think about how you communicate with clients and candidates – do staff offer a consistent reflection of your agency’s brand? Marketing expert Kerry Dennison explains why finding a common voice can help your business stand out. Throughout my career I have frequently used agencies both as a candidate and as a client. The experience I […]
Read More →Can interims help organisations grow out of the downturn?
As organisations hope for an upturn in the economy, interim recruitment is enjoying success. How can interims help your clients manage that change, asks Grant Speed? Since the economic crash, the business world has changed beyond all recognition. Demands on budgets are huge, expectations are high and levels of accountability have increased. All of this […]
Read More →What can recruiters learn from Silicon Valley?
In a tough market, recruitment companies can learn a lot from the go-getting, start-up culture of Silicon Valley, says Adrian Kinnersley I strongly believe that recruiters will play a key role in our corporate future. But things are changing and, in a competitive market, recruitment companies need to be in a strong competitive position – […]
Read More →New staff got the hunger? Here’s how to help it benefit your business
They like the look of the commission cheque, but do they know how much work is involved? Satnam Brar offers some guidance on managing new consultants. If you’re managing new and young staff, fresh out of university or college, you may need a series of strategies in place for getting the most out of them. […]
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Jul 19Via @recmembers on Twitter Google for Jobs launched today in the UK – in case you missed it, here’s REC marketing manager Michael Oliver's blog on how agencies can take advantage > https://t.co/1dHnR9P4Dl Read More
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