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Since the introduction of the Equality Act 2010, it is unlawful for employers to discrimate against any current or potential employee(s) because of their age. However, even nearly a decade down the line there are still cases popping up about this very issue - one of the latest being an 88-year-old NHS secretary winning an age discrimination case...

Dealing with a heavy workload to complete in just a short amount of time may seem overwhelming, if not excruciatingly stressful. However, there are strategies out there that can help you in the long run and help you manage it better in the future. 1) Prioritise your time Time is an important factor for this one, and each task should be prioritis...

Cyber-crime is every crime that takes place primarily through the internet. Cyber-criminals use their knowledge and IT skills for attacking computer networks or devices. The internet can be a very dangerous place. Below are some tips to help stop you becoming a cyber-crime victim. 1) Use Strong passwords Do not use the same passwords everywhere....

Over 30 years ago, when the Internet was born, it was an exciting and new place, however, today, it can be a dangerous place. Here are some facts about the state of cyber security in 2019: IoT (Internet of Things) devices will soon become the main targets for malicious hackers due to the fact that many devices are not built with cyber security i...

Employee motivation is critical in terms of performance and productivity, however, research shows only 15% of employees feel engaged in the workplace - this needs to change. Here are some tips on how to do just so: Offer incentives - whether monetary or not, however, incentives make employees feel appreciated and satisfied. Incentives also act a...

With an ever-growing to-do list, mounting stress and the ability to answer emails from bed at 2AM, it's easy to take work home, however, this could actually be harmful! Here are a few tips on how to leave work where it should be - at work! Set a reminder to go home - sounds silly, but sometimes you can get caught up in your work and not realise ...

When done right, reference checks can be a massive help when determining if a candidate is right or not. To get more out of the process, you must ask the right questions - here are a few to consider: How did you and ___ work together? - Find out how they worked with others, for how long, their title/main responsibilities and how they performed. ...

Soft skills. A lot of people tend to underestimate the power of soft skills, or intangible skills, however, they can be extremely important to an employer as they relate to a candidate's attitude and intuition. Here are a few of the most in demand soft skills this year: Creativity - you don't have to be an artist to be creative! Creativity means...

Unless you've been living under a rock, you've probably noticed that AI and machine learning have begun to seep into nearly ever facet of daily life, including recruitment. Here are a few ways in which AI will reshape the process of recruitment: Programmatic advertising - this form of advertising will allow recruiters to place the right ads in f...

Stating the obvious here, but work is stressful, overwhelming and anxiety-provoking! Here are some tips on how to de-stress no matter where you are (even at your desk!): Breathe - sounds obvious, but deep breathing is incredibly helpful! Unlike shallow breathing, taking deep breaths stimulates the parasympathetic reaction, which helps increase e...