A bad attitude, poor timekeeping and consistently poor quality of work were found to be the three biggest bug bears of bosses. more»

Following the recent release of A Level and GCSE results, a new study has found that 25 per cent of 25 to 34 year-olds would opt to do an apprenticeship over a university course if given the choice again now. more»

Making a first impression in a small business is a rare skill, according to new research, which has revealed how blissfully unaware most people are of how little impact they’re making. more»

Over the course of this guide, we’ll be outlining the key procedures that you’ll need to follow to ensure a smooth transition into employerhood. more»

During a recent speech to hundreds of small business decision makers in London, The Apprentice presenter and renowned business mogul gave away some of his best entrepreneurial advice to new business owners. more»

Since the vote to Brexit the EU we’ve seen a steady stream of unsettling news on the business front, and uncertainty around the post-Article 50 economic outlook has frozen startup recruitment plans for many founders. more»

A study commissioned by online careers software Start discovered that as many as ten per cent of workers wished they were doing something else – those individuals stating that choosing the wrong career was their biggest regret in life. more»

The probationary period is a great opportunity for an employer to carefully consider whether the new team member is able to meet the standards, requirements and expectations of the job and should be offered the position on a permanent basis. more»

A survey of almost 3,000 entrepreneurs revealed that the average rate at which business owners expect their workforce to grow in 2016 was 12 per cent, compared with 9.3 per cent in 2015. more»

Our recruitment expert Margaret Keane shares how to develop an effective induction process to ensure early engagement and productivity among new starters. more»