Posts by HRLife

How many pages make for a good CV – is there a right or wrong answer? We’re not CV writing experts but we read quite a few! From talking to clients and candidates, interviewing and placing talented HR people, we’ve got some great insights into what works and what clients tend to like. As we…

The schools have gone back for the Autumn term, we’ve had a really busy summer and as we approach the end of the quarter, it’s been our best and busiest since HRLife began. September is usually when people start to ramp up their job search, new roles come on to the market and clients start…

The recruitment process has always been a balancing act between efficiency and thoroughness, but in today’s fast-paced market, there’s a growing need to strike the right balance. While it’s common to see variations in the number of interviews depending on the role, there’s one thing most candidates agree on; when the stages start to pile…

Following a recent survey to understand whether Hybrid working made people feel healthier – here is a snapshot of what they said…

We’ve all been there at some point in our careers…. sending our CV off to prospective employers in anticipation of an exciting new opportunity and eagerly awaiting the response. But how many of us have experienced the infamous “black hole” in the recruitment process? Or have you perhaps been on the other side of that…

We’ve debated this often… and we’ve still not quite managed to reach a conclusion.  It’s hard to believe it was three years ago when most of us were confined to 5 days a week working at home.  How many people back then were decorating spare rooms, setting their new workstations up or juggling any quiet…

After a really slick and impressive recruitment process, you’ve made the offer and your new HR team member has accepted. Isn’t it a fantastic feeling knowing you have appointed someone you are confident can do the job, is a great cultural fit and of course you’re certain will add loads of value?  Not only have…

How are you feeling as we approach the end of the year – will you be thinking it was a breeze and you achieved loads, or will you be letting out a sigh thinking ‘thank goodness that’s over?’ 2022 has been another challenging 12 months for HR Professionals and we’ve put together a few thoughts…

No one likes forced fun. The harsh reality is that no matter how hard you try, even if you’ve organised the perfect company outing, forcing people to have fun is like nailing jelly to a wall. The truth is that company events, and often Christmas parties, are left to HR to organise. Conversely, HR teams…

‘Wood’ You Believe it’s our 5th Anniversary The traditional anniversary gift for five years of marriage is wood. It represents strong roots and solidarity in a relationship and a depth of understanding in the partnership. We’re not sure if this applies to business relationships as well as marriage, but it definitely feels appropriate for us.  …