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  • The best jobs to have during the festive season: Spreading cheer, one shift at a time

    • 18 Nov 2024

    Ah Christmas, the season of twinkling lights, cheerful carols and inevitable last-minute shopping sprees!. Whilst most of us spend this time sipping mulled wine or hunting for secret Santa gifts, there is a whole workforce keeping the festive magic alive. Which jobs shine brighter than Rudolph's nose during Christmas?

  • The traits of effective leaders

    • 8 Nov 2024

    Whilst it may be a sensitive topic, as everyone has their own opinions on the recent Donald Trump victory, we thought this was the time to look at ‘leadership’ and the traits of effective leaders.

  • What a jobseeker really wants to know about your company!

    • 21 Oct 2024

    In today's world, jobseekers aren't afraid to ask the tough questions and dig deep into what really matters to them. Sure, interviews are for polished CVs and first impressions count, but candidates are also craving real insights into what it is like working for a particular employer.

  • The September recruitment rush: A tale of two industries

    • 5 Sep 2024

    September is a time of transition. The summer lull is over, and life resumes. It's a period of refocus. For many industries, September is synonymous with a flurry of recruitment activity. But the pace isn’t uniform across sectors.

  • When to throw in the towel....

    • 16 Jul 2024

    Southgate's resignation after 8 long years, Trump's near miss, and knowing when to quit your job.

  • Back to work

    • 8 May 2024

    It’s been 4 years since we first went into lock down, and since then routines and work behaviour has changed irreparably. Hybrid and remote working is now very much the new norm, but is it here to stay and is it fair for employers to get you back in?

  • Why it's worrying that fewer teens are taking up part-time jobs.

    • 24 Apr 2024

    Less teens and young adults are taking up part time jobs – Why is this and what is the impact?

  • The Gen Zen Ghosting Game

    • 28 Feb 2024

    Why skipping interviews is on the rise and is it a clever or pointless move? Here we explore the behaviour that caught the news this week.

  • Diversity & Inclusion in the hospitality sector

    • 8 Feb 2024

    Diversity and inclusion are not just buzz words – they are very much crucial to a business’s overall strategy. In our latest blog, we dig a little deeper into how D&I is transforming the hospitality sector.

  • Recruiters, buckle up - What's hot in 2024?

    • 23 Jan 2024

    Recruitment is an ever evolving space to be in - so as we hurdle deeper into 2024, what can we expect?

  • New year, new you! Nonsense or just good sense?

    • 4 Jan 2024

    Every January 1st, we embark on a journey to transform ourselves into better, more productive beings.

  • The three C’s of recruitment

    • 13 Sep 2023

    Recruitment can be a tricky business; time consuming and expensive if you get it wrong. We look at the 3 C's of recruitment to simplify the process.

  • Unravelling the Mystery of GCSE Results: Can You Build a Career Without Them?

    • 25 Aug 2023

    Ah, the elusive GCSE results – those little pieces of paper that seem to hold the key to our future success.

  • Why should I work in hospitality?

    • 23 Aug 2023

    When choosing a new career, often we focus on the job title or function. But what about the industry or sector? This is equally as important as each industry offers different challenges and positives.

  • If you are a bad employer, you will hire bad people!

    • 13 Jul 2023

    In this slightly unconventional blog, we explore how if you are a terrible boss, you are more likely to hire terrible people...

  • Waiter’s dilemma: Bar, Pub, Restaurant or Hotel?

    • 11 Jul 2023

    Being a Waiter/ Waitress can be an exciting and rewarding job, but when it comes to choosing where to work, the options can seem endless. You have the passion for customer service and waiting on tables and customers, but do you want a buzzy, noisy place or a more upmarket, serene working environment?

  • How ChatGPT can lend a hand to jobseekers.

    • 25 Apr 2023

    Searching for a new job can be a daunting and time-consuming process. But what if you had a personal assistant to help with your job search? That’s where ChatGPT comes in. This highly advanced language model has an impressive ability to understand and generate human-like responses in natural language, and thus able to assist in a multitude of tasks. So, let’s dive in and see how ChatGPT can help you land your dream job!

  • The top ten things that have changed how we work today.

    • 14 Apr 2023
    • Frances Leacy

    We’ve lived through a period of great change over the last few years, contributed mainly by COVID-19 and the advance of technology. But how has it changed the way we work today?

  • Social Media: The positives and negatives when it comes to your career.

    • 17 Mar 2023

    Social media is an integral part of our lives, but it can be a double-edged sword, especially when it comes to your career.

  • What is success?

    • 27 Feb 2023

    Success is something that we all strive for in life. But really, how can it be defined? And how can you be more successful?