Recruitment News

Volunteering has a number of benefits, aside from the obvious feel-good aspect. If you are looking to contribute to your community whilst gaining valuable skills, or even bridge an unemployment gap, volunteering could be for you. Read on to discover the professional and personal benefits volunteering can offer. Why volunteer?…

You’ve handed in your notice and your leaving date is set - when you receive an exit interview request from your line manager in your inbox. Below is our advice on our to make sure you say goodbye – the right way. What is an exit interview? An exit interview…

2021 is almost over and 2022 is just around the corner. While you might be tempted to wait until the new year to take a look at your career, why not use these last few weeks as an opportunity to get ahead of everyone else? Here is our list of…

After a turbulent 2020, employees are now settled into the new way of working and are more productive. Many workers have now solved their Wi-Fi issues, found the right collaboration tools, and learned how to achieve a work-life balance when their home is their workspace. With home working here to…

It’s a tough market for talent out there at the moment. The UK continues to struggle with worker shortages across the board, from transport and retail to hospitality and construction. According to the Office for National Statistics, job vacancies in the UK reached a record high from May to July,…

The dreaded “gap in the CV”. It is something many of us have been taught to fear – and with it being branded unemployable. However with the turbulence of the past year and changing attitudes to working, gaps in our employment history are becoming more common. HAYS CEO Alistair Cox…

Are you struggling with working from home? With remote working here to stay for many of us, it’s important to make sure you have optimised your space for productivity. Here are our top tips for making your home office space the best it can be. Separate your office from your…

We understand that searching for a new role can be daunting, and that just looking for a new job on the internet can be overwhelming! Our dedicated Recruiters are available to help to make the process a little easier for you. Below are some commonly asked questions from our candidates,…

Here at Plus One, we know that the decision of whether to use a Recruitment Agency is not always an easy one. Employers can have many questions about the benefits, processes and the associated costs involved. Below are the answers to some of the most common questions that we are…

Last month we spoke about the candidate shortage affecting all areas of employment, and this news seems to have been inescapable ever since. Over the last month all of us have seen how staff shortages have affected our everyday lives, whether that’s the inability to get fuel or less stock…

With the lifting of lockdown rules on July 19th, people in England are no longer being asked to work from home if they can. Instead, the government is recommending a gradual return to the office. Under the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), employers must take certain measures to keep their…

With more than 722 million members across 200 countries, LinkedIn is a great place to pursue new career opportunities. In fact, 72% of recruiters use the platform to find or vet candidates. But many members have not fully optimised their accounts to show up on recruiters’ searches. With these tips,…