Leading Recruitment Agency in London: Industry Insights - May 2018

  • Becoming a Private PA: What You Need to Know

    Posted on Thursday, May 31, 2018 by Top London PANo comments

    Do you currently work in a business PA job but want to make the switch to private PA jobs? If so, this career move will take you in a new direction and present a variety of exciting new challenges! However, it’s difficult to get a private PA role if you don’t have any private experience first. If you’re hoping to land a private PA job, you need to work in PA jobs that have private support ...

  • Reporting Harassment in the Workplace

    Posted on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 by The Workplace Advisor1 comment

    When the scandal surrounding Harvey Weinstein hit the headlines in 2017, a revolution was triggered. The spotlight was thrown not just on incidences of harassment and assault in Hollywood, but in every industry. At our leading London recruitment agency, we strongly believe that staff should never be subjected to harassment, so today we’ll explore what to do if you’re experiencing harassment in ...

  • How can Employers and Employees Deal with Mental Health Problems in the Workplace?

    Posted on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 by The Workplace AdvisorNo comments

    May 14 th to 20 th marked the UK’s mental health awareness week, so we’ve been talking about mental health in the workplace. According to recent figures, 42% of employees who call in sick report that it’s for a physical illness—when it’s actually for a mental health issue such as stress, anxiety, or depression. At our top London recruitment agency, we want all employees to feel able to be honest ...

  • GDPR Day: What Do Businesses Need to Do?

    Posted on Friday, May 25, 2018 by The Employment Law Expert1 comment

    25 th May 2018 is the day that many businesses have been preparing for—as it marks the introduction of the new EU GDPR regulations. However, if you’re not prepared for GDPR yet, then don’t panic! At our leading London recruitment agency, we’ll give you the low-down so you can get GDPR-ready as soon as possible. What is GDPR? If you’re not sure what GDPR is, it stands for the EU’s General Data ...

  • How to Get a Better Work-Life Balance in Five Steps

    Posted on Thursday, May 24, 2018 by The Office Zen MasterNo comments

    As last week was national Mental Health Awareness week, we’ve been thinking a lot about mental health. With 56% of employees reporting that they’re overly stressed, one way you can reduce stress and improve your mental wellbeing is to get a better work-life balance. At our leading London recruitment agency, we like to see happy, healthy staff. So today, we’ll look at ways to ensure you get a ...

  • The Benefits of Working from Home for Employers and Employees

    Posted on Wednesday, May 23, 2018 by The Office Zen MasterNo comments

    Last week marked the UK’s national “Work from Home” day, when a TUC report revealed that almost 200,000 workers in London worked from home in 2017. That might sound like a lot, but it’s only 5% of the capital’s workforce. By contrast, a study by Fuze stated that 1 in 5 workers would actually take a pay cut or demotion to work from home! At our leading London recruitment agency, we believe in true ...

  • How to Create a Happy Workplace for Your Employees

    Posted on Friday, May 11, 2018 by The Office Zen Master1 comment

    With recent studies revealing that more than half of UK employees are unhappy at work, and productivity at its lowest since the 18 th Century—it’s time to start thinking about how you keep your employees happy in the workplace. Your staff are your most important resource, so it’s vital that they’re happy! At our top London recruitment agency, we love to see happy workers, so today we’ll show you ...

  • How to Make Your Work Life Better If You’re Unhappy at Work

    Posted on Thursday, May 10, 2018 by The Office Zen MasterNo comments

    According to a recent study, a staggering 56% of UK employees are unhappy at work! We spend many hours of our lives at work, so it’s vital that we’re happy in our jobs and workplaces. As a leading London recruitment agency, we want everyone to be happy at work—so today we’ll look at what to do if you’re unhappy in the workplace and how to improve your work life. Identify the cause The first thing ...

  • Planning a Career Change in 2018? A Six-Step Guide to Changing Career!

    Posted on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 by The Career GuideNo comments

    In light of recent gender pay gap findings, media discussions on automation replacing jobs, and Brexit potentially affecting certain industries, 2018 is the year when many people are considering a career change. At our top London recruitment agency, we’ve helped many people change career—to one they love! If you’ve been considering a career change in 2018, here’s our step-by-step guide. Step 1. ...

  • Top 10 Places to Buy Women’s Office Work Wear in the UK

    Posted on Friday, May 4, 2018 by The Workplace AdvisorNo comments

    As a top London PA recruitment agency, we know first-hand how much time, energy, and thought goes into shopping for work wear and office outfits! In fact, a 2017 study found that the average woman spends over eight years of her life shopping! At our recruitment agency, we don’t just want to make job-hunting easy for candidates—we want to make shopping for your work wardrobe easier too, so you can ...