Jimmy Bent
OpinionHow to create a family friendly workplace that supports your staff during the summer holidays and beyond
Balancing work and family life during summer holidays is challenging for parents and carers, but creating a supportive workplace can make a significant difference, writes Jimmy Bent
OpinionWhy recruiters must constantly adapt to attract the best staff
Many potential candidates may not even be actively looking for a job, which means employers need to utilise a wide range of strategies, writes Jimmy Bent
OpinionA resilient jobs market reflects cautious optimism for the year ahead
A challenging context for public sector and infrastructure work is offset by a buoyant commercial and life sciences sector, writes Jimmy Bent
OpinionWe’re seeing a return to a more balanced jobs market
Many sectors are growing and job seekers have plenty of opportunity to explore their career options, writes Jimmy Bent
OpinionA strong employer brand is important to both potential and existing staff
Emphasising what makes a company different and desirable is important when hiring, but also good for engaging existing team members, writes Jimmy Bent
OpinionVideo interviews have a vital role to play, but they won’t always save you time
When weighing whether or not to use video interviewing it’s import to consider the value of face to face interaction, writes Jimmy Bent
OpinionShort-term contracting can work well for employers and staff, but beware your tax obligations
More companies are looking to hire contractor staff, and there are still plenty of candidates, but both parties need to take care regarding tax, writes Jimmy Bent
OpinionAn employer’s guide to running the interview process
Careful preparation and making sure the practice makes a good impression are both critical when seeking to attract new staff, writes Jimmy Bent
OpinionEmployers need to consider the full range of benefits to compete in this jobs market
Salaries are soaring and staff are increasingly looking at the wider package when making decisions on who to work for, writes Jimmy Bent
OpinionWe need to be creative to fill the skills gap
Casting the recruitment net further afield and embracing part-time working are both good ways to bridge the skills gap, writes Jimmy Bent
OpinionHybrid working is here to stay but many staff also want to get back to the office
Not all staff want to be working from home - many seek the learning opportunities and social interaction of the workplace, writes Jimmy Bent
OpinionIf we are heading into a downturn, it’s not yet impacting the jobs market
We may be living in the shadow of a looming downturn, but there is still strong demand for good staff, writes Jimmy Bent