Gender imbalance in the workplace is a topic that has hit the headlines in recent years. There is now a heightened awareness of professions that are dominated by one gender and, in particular, by men at senior and management levels. Recent requirements to publish differences in pay between men and women have also shed…
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The concept of company culture has really taken off in the past couple of years. In reality, this is nothing new – businesses have been curating their cultures since they first began. However, what is new is the importance that potential employees, as well as clients, now place on how culture is nurtured at
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Only a third of British employees are happy with their work-life balance. For the majority, achieving an equilibrium between how much time is spent working and the hours available for other things hasn’t been possible so far. When work-life balance isn’t there it can lead to a whole range of issues, from anxiety and
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Here at 2i Recruit, we are proud to celebrate International Women’s Day, which recognises the achievements of women from all different ethnicities, backgrounds and cultures. The celebration first began in Europe and North America at the start of the twentieth century, from the activities of labour movements. It is now celebrated in a number of
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Did you know that most employers and recruiters will take just 30 seconds to skim your CV? Given the speed at which the person reading will potentially move on to the next applicant, it’s crucial to ensure that you have created a document that will stand out from the rest. And, it’s especially important
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There has been good news for equality in the last year, as the gender pay gap has fallen to the lowest it has ever been. However, it has not disappeared entirely, not by a long stretch. According to the most recent figures from the Office for National Statistics, average female pay is almost 9% lower
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Determining cultural fit is a crucial part of the recruitment process. It’s this that will ensure that the people who make up a workforce share the same values and vision as the business. Choosing candidates with the right cultural fit will ensure that employees have complementary working styles and can significantly help to reduce
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One in six adults is dealing with mental health issues today, such as anxiety and depression. The challenges of mental health are often under a microscope in the workplace. We spend large parts of our lives at work – if there is someone in your business who is not coping then you could have
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As markets get more competitive and brands have to compete harder for the best talent, a high quality hiring process is proving essential. Whether you have a well-established way of managing recruitment or are currently relying on something more ad hoc, it’s important to have a sound understanding of what the ins and outs of
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If there is one change that you introduce to your business this year, make it improve quality of recruitment. The better quality the hires that you make, the bigger the contribution those people will deliver to the ongoing growth and performance of the business. Quality recruitment means a business culture that thrives and supports
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