Requesting references for new hires from their current or most recent employer has been a standard practice in the hiring process for many years. However, as references have become less about how a person has performed in their role, and… read more…
As an employer, you are likely aware that you hold a duty of care to your employees. This means legally; you are obliged to take precautions and necessary steps to make sure the physical and mental wellbeing of your workforce… read more…
Every business wants to hire the best candidates on the market. However, a recruitment process that isn’t attracting a wide breadth of candidates or giving all interviewees a fair opportunity to present themselves properly could hinder your recruitment efforts and… read more…
Companies that operate in multiple sites, cities or countries may have found the transition to homeworking in the wake of Covid-19 easier, having been used to communicating predominantly via virtual channels. Smaller companies may have found it a bigger challenge,… read more…
Acknowledging changes in employee wellbeing can be difficult. Being in a virtual workplace can make it even harder. Here we provide some advice when it comes to identifying diminished wellbeing and compromised mental health in your employees. Have meaningful conversations… read more…
2020 has undoubtedly been disruptive to businesses up and down the UK. While many companies reacted and responded quickly and appropriately, implementing remote and flexible working practices, it simply wasn’t possible for all businesses to follow suit. It’s no secret… read more…
This year the media has been dominated with diversity, equality and inclusion headlines and stories. This is a reminder that despite coming far in many ways, there is still work to be done when it comes to wholly inclusive workplaces.… read more…
Working from home non-stop, as many people have been doing for the past few months, has a multitude of benefits. Time saved on the commute. No tempting Starbucks on the way to the office, which your wallet appreciates. A quick… read more…
Over the last few months, remote working has been the new normal. For many businesses it was a drastic change to everyday routines and daily lives. While initially dropping the daily commute and performing Teams calls in pyjamas might have… read more…
What better time than to embark on a quest of self-improvement and upskilling than when you’re stuck at home during the recent social distancing period? Self-care, self-investment or self-development – there is a movement whereby people take steps to develop… read more…
Carry on working from home if you can – that’s the Government’s advice to the estimated 44 per cent of the UK’s workforce who are currently doing so. and will probably continue into the coming months as we enter summer.… read more…
It’s strange to think that, for some businesses, it took a global pandemic to embrace the modern trend of remote working. Although these times have been difficult and challenging, they have also had positive moments. For instance, many businesses will… read more…
With millions of parents now tasked with juggling the daily demands of their job and home schooling – company bosses could curb the challenges by engaging temporary staff. Rather than fitting the working day around the school run, flexible working… read more…
With April being hailed as Stress Awareness Month – there has never been a more important time to promote the well-being of the UK’s workforce. As thousands of employees are transitioning from their daily office routine to working remotely for… read more…
Following government advice during these uncertain times, thousands of people are now adopting to remote working as part of their new routine. If you are one of the 1.5 million that had already worked remotely, you may still find that… read more…
We are delighted to welcome another guest contributor to the Anne Corder Recruitment blog – Melanie Coeshott: a career coach at Blue Diamond, a consultancy empowering mid-career professionals to take control of their work and life. Melanie helps her clients… read more…
We spend a lot of time at work. For many of us, it is a central part of our lives and means we can make the most of our time outside of work doing things we enjoy. The time we… read more…
Many companies and industries rely on the recruitment of temporary or contract workers. This can be to help them fill gaps in the team (due to illness or maternity leave, for example) or to help them during busy times. These… read more…
When you are searching and applying for jobs, understanding your skillset can help you position yourself as the best person for the job. This includes skills directly related to the job – often referred to in the recruitment industry as… read more…
You’ve hit the New Year sales, you’ve got a snazzy new wardrobe for work but…you’d like a new job too. Most companies that are hiring in the New Year want someone to start as soon as possible – often with the perspective that it is better to start the… read more…
2019 has been a year filled with many momentous occasions; not only for Anne Corder Recruitment, but also the Peterborough business community. There has been much to celebrate, and while Peterborough was hit with the sad news of the closure… read more…
How can you ensure your company attracts the very best of the local talent in 2020? Recruiting quality candidates can be difficult – understanding how you can stand out in a crowded market may help give you the edge. To… read more…
On average, we spend one-third of our adult lives at work. However, if you take into consideration hours spent commuting to and from the office, travelling for business, or time that we spend talking or thinking about our working days… read more…
As a recruitment agency based in Peterborough, we have been providing support to both candidates and local businesses for over 20 years. To be able to provide the most relevant and proactive recruitment service, it is imperative that we remain… read more…
Staff appraisals and employee performance reviews can be an effective way for employers to support and guide their workforce through their journey with the business, enabling them to continue to learn and improve their skills. When we feel that our… read more…
Back in August, Tim Kellet – Director at reward management consultancy, Paydata, contributed to our blog with a look at the top five trends in UK reward management – and how they are affecting employers. In his blog, Tim discussed… read more…
It’s often a hot topic in the office as the year slowly draws to a close: Christmas staff parties are a chance for teams to let their hair down but it’s often down to the boss to foot the bill!… read more…
Earlier this year we produced a blog that detailed why businesses need to take control of their employer brand. In this blog, we outline how you can create that employer brand and market it successfully to make you an employer… read more…
While experience and job-specific skills are imperative to many roles, soft skills are often incredibly important too. Soft skills can influence how individuals perform in their role, how they build relationships with colleagues, and their progression within a business. Soft… read more…
Have you ever won a big contract, delivered an excellent pitch, or been invited to share your expert opinion? Have you done so whilst believing that you aren’t worthy of being in that position? You could be experiencing a syndrome… read more…
A subject that appears to have become a popular discussion point on B2B platform, LinkedIn, recently, is tattoos in the workplace. It certainly seems to be a divisive topic. Many businesses find that after the summer months, they are presented… read more…
It’s not about the money, money, money when it comes to attracting and keeping staff. When it comes to your business, attracting enthusiastic new people and firmly hanging on to those loyal and hard-working members of the team are important… read more…
Every now and again we like to invite guest bloggers to offer HR expertise to the employers who read our blog – and this month we are delighted to have a contribution from Tim Kellett, Director of Reward Management Consultancy… read more…
In the last 12 months, several new disruptive trends have entered the workplace, while a focus remains on areas that challenge the traditional working environment and day. So, should your business adopt these current workplace trends? We have identified and… read more…
The time has come for you to enter the next chapter of your life: building a career. We know that applying and interviewing for roles can be a daunting experience, so we’ve put together this blog to give you some… read more…
Unconscious bias can hinder a firm’s ability to forge a truly diverse workforce if it goes unchecked. The challenge is unconscious bias is exactly that – so what is it, how do we become more aware of it and reduce… read more…
Contract work is becoming a popular way of working among both employers and employees. Although this type of work is available across a variety of sectors throughout the year, the roles often arise when companies embark on special projects. It’s… read more…
Your CV is usually the first chance a recruiter and potential employer has to assess your suitability for a role. Your CV should reflect the modern business landscape and promote your qualities, but it’s still a professional document, so it’s… read more…
It’s crucial that employers, and those in management positions, understand the role, objectives and benefits that staff appraisals offer. Rather than be a tick-box exercise that takes up valuable time, staff appraisals establish key results and objectives for employees and… read more…
The role of the HR department is integral to any business but in recent years it has undergone a paradigm shift, becoming a much more crucial part in attracting and retaining talent and delivering business growth. HR departments are becoming… read more…
A talent acquisition strategy is a long-term plan for attracting high calibre candidates. It documents the ways that your business will identify and entice well-qualified, high performing individuals, using both inward and outward facing tactics. As the recruitment arena becomes… read more…
Since 1992, April has been marked as ‘Stress Awareness Month’. For the 30 days throughout April, a task force comprised of health care experts and health and wellness promotion experts come together to raise public awareness with regards to the… read more…
It is a question that makes most candidates nervous to answer, but only if unprepared: “What is your greatest weakness?” As far as interview questions go, ‘what is your greatest weakness’ is a pretty scary one and one that nobody wants to answer. After all… read more…
There is a silent danger taking its toll on the physical and mental health of employees in offices across the world – bad posture. When sat down, the lower back, or lumbar region of the spine, takes the force of… read more…
When it comes to branding, we generally assume that means outbound marketing to a network of customers and prospects, and because of this connotation, many businesses simply aren’t aware, or dismiss the value of an employer brand. Companies are now finding that their job advertisements are… read more…
Martin Bloom is the head of the Employment Law Department and a partner at Hegarty Solicitors – and we are delighted to have him join us as a guest blogger for Anne Corder Recruitment. Martin’s expertise proves invaluable to HR experts… read more…
Your CV made the cut and you have been invited for an interview; while you feel like the first challenge is over, the second is impending and that can be the most nerve racking. So, what is the standard interview prep that we all… read more…
Let’s be honest – hiring a new team member is a journey that can be risky. Whilst interviews and CVs give employers an insight into candidate experience and expertise, they can be one-dimensional. A temp-to-perm solution allows you to gain… read more…
Despite their benefits being praised time and time again, many employers still shy away from using temporary workers. Often we’ll have clients come to us looking specifically for a permanent member of staff. Once we’ve learnt more about their requirements… read more…
Fresh ideas, new perspectives, strategic influence and extra resource – temporary staff bring a wealth of benefits to businesses. Our previous blog explored five key reasons why employers should consider hiring temps and the wide-ranging benefits they can bring to… read more…
