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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…
Many of the UK workforce are working from home. However, people are struggling getting their head round the process of working from home. Working from home is not a skill that comes naturally to a lot of people. But do not despair, help is at hand. We share some top tips for working from home Read More…
In recent weeks we have seen and heard of many employees becoming furloughed. There is lots of news in the media about what this means for the employer. But what does this mean for the employee? In this blog post we answer the common employee FAQs regarding furlough. Can I Work For My Employer If Read More…
If you’ve been unhappy in a job role for a while, then now could be a great time for you to look for a new job. You have more time at home and more time to find the right job for you. Businesses are still recruiting new candidates. Some are employing as we speak, while Read More…
CVs can often be really tricky for people to complete. It’s hard to know what to include, what not to include and things you need to think about. In this blog post we would like to share six super CV tips with you, to help you create a successful CV that will get you a Read More…
Cover letters are an important part of your job application. However, they are also the part that is sometimes forgotten! Your cover letter is what helps you and your CV stand out. Your CV may look the same as everyone else’s, at first impressions. So, a cover letter that gives an overview makes people excited Read More…
There are lots of different rules when it comes to CV writing, but in this blog post we look at the CV writing basics. There are certain things that every CV must have. Some of these things, as obvious as they are, can be missed in error. If you are on the look-out for a Read More…
We are learning new skills and experiences all the time. Think back 30 years when social media wasn’t a thing. Now there are millions of people all the time using social media. They are learning new ways of getting the most from social media. This is just one example of the hundreds and thousands of Read More…