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Staying Ahead of the Curve

Posted on Oct 14, 2018

A recent report from RBS Jobs for Scotland has revealed a dramatic rise in successful job placements in the third quarter of the year. As well as a notable boost to temporary work, there has been a sharp increase in permanent placements across Scotland, outpacing the UK average. This is great news for candidates – ... read more

What to Expect from Your New Member of Staff

Posted on Aug 19, 2018

You’re run off your feet, so you’ve finally made the decision to recruit an additional staff member to ease the pressure on your team… but of course, before they can get started, you need to step away from the mountain of work on your desk to help them settle in! A decent induction will give ... read more

Do you have a winning lineup?

Posted on Jul 11, 2018

It’s summer, it’s the World Cup, and everywhere you go people are talking about gameplans, strategies and goals. Whether you’re part of the office sweepstake or you just can’t resist checking the score mid-way through the afternoon, there’s no need to feel guilty about our national obsession with the beautiful game. In the world of ... read more

Do you know how to spot a star candidate?

Posted on Jun 12, 2018

You’ve decided to hire a new member of staff, and you want to make sure they’re a great fit for your team as well as being highly qualified for the role. You’ve put together the job spec, prepared the competency-based questions and arranged interviews with a range of promising candidates. But once the candidates arrive, ... read more

Humans versus Robots – who will win?

Posted on May 13, 2018

This week we’ve learned that robots are being used in Russia to replace humans in the recruitment process: calling candidates, reviewing CVs and even conducting interviews. Some people are excited about the potential of this technology, while others are nervous about the increasing power of artificial intelligence. So what do robots mean for recruitment, an ... read more