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on 12th Aug 2015

The definition of gamification is; the concept of applying the design techniques and mechanics of games in order to engage and therefore motivate individuals to reach their goals. So now you know! In terms of HR the concept is still in the early stages but receiving some really positive results, with some businesses using the technique successfully since 2009. Certainly some big names across a variety of sectors are ultilising gamification to their advantage.

on 29th Jul 2015

There are many misconceptions surrounding IT, one of the main ones being that it's actually some kind of parallel universe. Other departments tend to think of the ‘IT guys’ as all being geeks who hide themselves away and rarely communicate with the outside world unless it is via email or online chat.

on 22nd Jul 2015

Social media and recruitment should go hand in hand, they are a perfect match. If you’re recruiting properly you should be selling the story of your business, the brand, ideas, culture and ultimately the job roles available. Social media is also about sharing stories through content using a mix of words, images and video.

on 14th Jul 2015

What do we believe is the truth behind the headlines? Well, it is true in many instances and across some key sectors robots are currently undertaking tasks that were once reserved for us mere mortals, you only need to go to the self serve checkout in your local supermarket to see the subtle but definite changes in our world. A little closer to our hearts robots are involved in both computer manufacturing and car production, although as the new last week showed, even using robots to replace humans is not fool proof, sadly with fatal results.

on 8th Jul 2015

You would imagine these days with unemployment figures still being fairly high that to sell a job to potential candidates you almost have to just write a snappy job advert and the rest will work itself out.

on 6th Jul 2015

As an employer it can be hard to stand out from the crowd when you’re looking to add talent to your team. We sometimes find it difficult ourselves to make our adverts get noticed, especially as the recruitment space becomes more crowded across social media channels. LinkedIn is awash with recruiters trying to grab the attention of potential job seekers and the adverts and approaches they use are becoming more and more creative and in some cases bizarre.

on 10th Jun 2015

It’s difficult nowadays to stand out from the crowd when you’re trying to get the attention of potential employers but there are a few rules that always apply. Today’s top tips are influenced by stats from template.net, they show how to present your CV whether you’re applying directly to an employer or via a recruitment consultant.

on 28th May 2015

Congrats! You've made the folks around you proud....what now? Don't disappear under the post-university duvet, now it's time to "Show me the Money!" Check out our Graduate Survival Guide to Landing Your First Job. You'll be just fine.

on 11th May 2015

Ask most people what is the worst part of a job interview is and they will tell you it's the bit where the interviewer says “so, have you got any questions?”. You know you have, they are on the tip of your tongue, but you find yourself smiling and saying “No I think you've covered everything”.

on 5th May 2015

Hiring the best talent is at the very core of any business and the key drivers behind long term success. There are many reasons why the talent you have on board is critical to have a competitive edge over others in the same field. Recruiting this talent isn't that easy however and both time, money and effort needs to be invested in getting the right person for the job at the first time of asking and not having to settle for the best of a bad bunch rather than a candidate that is genuinely ideal for the job.