Stuart Logan, Chief HR Officer at SoftServe explains how his company has utilised Workplace by Facebook to help its global employees stay in touch In October 2016, Facebook announced the launch of its corporate social network, Workplace. People work in different ways, and Workplace’s mission is to help them stay connected. For SoftServe, a global digital services company with offices…
read moreLinkedIn is becoming a major factor in the recruiting process. Searching an applicant’s name online will usually lead to finding their LinkedIn profile topping of the page, so making sure your profile is up to scratch is vital. Examining the worst LinkedIn profiles found by recruiters, the Fast Company has listed how to avoid the most common issues, mistakes and…
read moreNew research from HR experts has revealed the ideal CV for the digital age. Conducted by Copenhagen-based design company Novorésumé, the study hopes to turn CV building into an activity rather than another job for the to-do list as they compiled a list of the most important updates to make to your CV, and what you should avoid. Don’t over-fill…
read moreIf you don’t have a LinkedIn profile but you’re thinking of looking for a new job, you need to create one immediately. If you do have one but haven’t updated it recently, it’s time to freshen it up a bit. Here are four things you should consider deleting from your LinkedIn profile if you’re hunting for the perfect role, according…
read moreIt’s hard to believe January is already a thing of the past. Weren’t we all just cosied up at home eating mince pies with the family? Things have been ramping up on our PA Life Training Day, which takes place 25 September at the InterContinental London – The O2. In the short-term, let’s revisit this past week and find out…
read moreIn addition to brushing up on your interview skills and dressing for success, there are a few simple things you can do to prepare. Recruitment site Glassdoor recommends these four easy steps that can help you get ready. Set a calendar note straight away Once your potential employer has confirmed the date and time of your interview, set up a…
read moreWelcome back to our weekly spotlight on helpful apps. We focus on a variety of products that are useful for work, personal use, or both, providing our own thoughts on the apps and what you can do with them. This week we get briefed on our meeting attendees with Charlie. An intro to Charlie Your big interview is approaching, or you’ve…
read moreThe electoral commission announced today that the result of the UK’s EU referendum vote was a victory for the ‘leave’ campaign. However, companies still face great uncertainty until the UK’s ‘exit strategy’ is defined and trade negotiations with the EU are completed, according to Mercer. Deborah Cooper, Partner at Mercer comments: “The UK has not woken up to find itself…
read moreThe Institute of Administrative Management (IAM) hosted its first networking event of 2016 this week at London’s Hippodrome Casino, with Lindsay Taylor of Your Excellency as a guest speaker. Existing IAM members and guests gathered in the venue’s Heliot Lounge, where the Hippodrome kindly provided wine and drinks for pre-event networking. IAM General Manager Jane Pangbourne then took the stage…
read moreInternational Confex will be dominated by some of the biggest and most prestigious hotel, destination and venue brands in the world when the show opens on 2-3 March at Olympia London. Organisers are already looking forward to welcoming back destinations including Tourism Ireland, Glasgow City Marketing Bureau, Visit Belfast and NewcastleGateshead to the show. These will be complemented by up…
read moreInternational Confex will be dominated by some of the biggest and most prestigious hotel, destination and venue brands in the world when the show opens on 2-3 March at Olympia London. Organisers are already looking forward to welcoming back destinations including Tourism Ireland, Glasgow City Marketing Bureau, Visit Belfast and NewcastleGateshead to the show. These will be complemented by up…
read moreHow necessary are curricula vitae for jobseekers? Jobseekers will spend hours perfecting their CVs this coming January, as the New Year is a peak time for job searches with people seeking pastures new. Studies have shown that the average recruiter looks at a CV for a mere seven seconds before deciding whether to put a candidate forward for a…
read moreFinding a job you like and making a career out of it is one of the most important things you can do in life. Professor and coach Carol Morgan recently wrote a blog for Huffington Post Women with her seven top tips for helping your career soar. 1 Know your passion and turn it into an objectiveMorgan says the ability…
read moreNew research from LinkedIn has revealed the first week of September is when most people update their online professional profiles and seek new jobs – especially abroad. The number of people logging in to update their profiles rose by more than 60 per cent on the 1st September, 2014, compared with the week before. LinkedIn expects to see the same…
read moreA male dominated workplace could cause dangerous levels of stress in women, according to researchers who believe social problems associated with being the ‘token’ female could deregulate the body’s stress response – leading to greater vulnerability to illness. And far from ending when workers clock off for the day, the effects could potentially last for years. Workplaces can be highly segregated…
read moreThe rise of a new generation of business people means offices are getting more relaxed by the day. However, it’s important to remember to stay professional no mater how casual your workplace is. Here, Mashable’s Jason Kulpa gives his top five tips for relaxed etiquette. 1 Understand your companyBefore you interview for a job – and certainly before your first…
read moreHistorically, most technological innovations in the event industry have shared a common purpose: to offer quicker, easier and more cost effective ways of fulfilling traditional event organisational tasks, from registering delegates to distributing information. But things are changing – and fast, says Live Group’s Toby Lewis. A tide of tech innovations are actually changing the way the meetings markets work…
read moreThe US is the best place to be a female entrepreneur, closely followed by Canada, Australia, Sweden and the UK, according to new research conducted by ACG and sponsored by Dell. The report looks at 31 countries in total and researched a series of factors in order to determine which countries around the world provide the best environment for…
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