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In the past people had one job for life. It was the job their father had and their father before that. However, now there are so many different jobs and careers out there. The career opportunities are endless. If you have decided that a career change is the best way to fix your career blues Read More…
Job interviews will often make people feel nervous. It’s because you often feel that there is so much riding on it. But if you plan, plan and plan some more – job interviews really don’t need to be that scary. In this blog post we share some tips to help you nail that job interview. Read More…
The incoming IR35 regulations were due to come into place in April 2020, but due to coronavirus the IR35 has been delayed. The new date for IR35 regulations to come into effect is 6th April 2021. While this is just over 6 months away, it’s something to think about now. Some huge changes could take Read More…
Sometimes we find ourselves in what is commonly known as a comfort zone. We are happy in what we do, and we are just plodding along nicely. However, sometimes we feel a need for more than that. If you’re feeling itchy or unsettled in your current career, then it may be that you are ready Read More…
Job search company Monster released their research just before lockdown this year. The research looked at the 2020 talent pool and it was entitled “2020 State of the Candidate Survey”. As part of this research Monster looked at 1,000 job hunters to see what they expect from their future employers. The research made for a Read More…
There isn’t much worse than being stuck in a job you hate. It makes you miserable at work, and grumpy at home. You spend your week wishing it was the weekend, then when the weekend comes you are too busy dreading Monday to enjoy yourself. However, the worst thing about being in a job you Read More…
Sometimes we wonder if we are in the right job. We may have the odd off-day here and there. Other times, we may have off-days every day. Yet, 5 years later we still find ourselves letting our jobs get us down and feeling it is now ‘too late’ to get a new job. We have Read More…
We have been sharing tips for working at home and managing your mental health while working from home. However there is another challenge that some business owners are faced with. With employees working from home, managing your team is different to how it has ever been before. It can be hard to know how best Read More…
As the coronavirus lockdown came into place, businesses had to change, and quickly! Some businesses were able to move employees to home working positions immediately. However it took some other businesses a little longer to get the right processes and technology in place. Now lockdown is being loosened and employees are returning to the workplace; Read More…
The lockdown regulations change. More and more people are being allowed back to work. But, how do you decide which employees to bring back to the office and which to keep working remotely? The real question is; who are the great remote workers in your team? You will have employees that have simply thrived working Read More…
There have been a lot of job losses during the coronavirus outbreak. A lot of these job losses have been directly because of coronavirus. Reports by YouGov show that one in twenty workers in the UK have lost their job because of coronavirus. Meanwhile one in eleven workers in the UK has had their pay Read More…
When was the last time you thought about your career? I mean really thought about it. Many of us don’t dedicate a lot of time to thinking about our careers. However, when you spend more time at work than at home with your family… perhaps a little more time should be given to thinking about Read More…
As businesses start to return to the workplace as normal, there will still be a lot that is not normal. At first, you may see desks have moved, there are set ways to walk around the workplace and there will be social distancing measures on place too. There may also be staggered shifts with your Read More…
The government is easing restrictions on the lockdown as we speak. While this is not something that will happen overnight, changes are happening. The workplace after lockdown is likely to be very different to the workplace we left before the coronavirus pandemic. Here at Point Recruitment we believe that for many businesses, the workplace after Read More…
If you have been made redundant, are furloughed or finding you have a lot more time on your hands during lockdown, then why not consider upskilling? There are some brilliant benefits of upskilling. We have listed some of the benefits below, but first we thought we would explain what upskilling is, in case you’re not Read More…
While you are furloughed you are still able to volunteer. If there is a charity, community or organisation you have always wanted to help, then now is your chance. You will find that volunteering is good for your body and mind. Volunteering during furlough is even better for your body and mind. It will provide Read More…
Whether you are working from the office, working from home or you have been furloughed, the coronavirus can take its toll on everyone. In this blog post we would like to share some top tips for coping during coronavirus lock down. Maintain Good Relationships Take the time to talk to friends and family. Tell them Read More…
Putting employees on furlough wouldn’t have been an easy decision. It’s hard for you and your business, but it’s hard for your employees too. Here at Point Recruitment we strongly believe that how you treat people now is how you will be remembered when we come out the other end. It is important that employers Read More…
When it was first announced that people would be working from home, there was some excitement. Employees envisioned a time of peace, quiet and solitude. The lack of workplace distractions made for an outlook of a more productive future. However, as the weeks seem to have dragged by, working from home seems to come with Read More…
During the lockdown and coronavirus outbreak we have noticed that candidate interviews haven’t stopped for our clients recruiting, they have just changed. Employers are now interviewing their candidates online via Microsoft Teams and Zoom as the most popular examples. In this blog post we would like to share some top rips for preparing to virtually Read More…