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How to maximise your day rate in a downturn We understand the value of senior HR Interim candidates at Frazer Jones. You will usually have operated at a very senior level and have proven yourself many times over on complex projects in difficult economic climates and complicated or distressed organisations. A proven interim background is a skillset in itself. One of the main ...

Coronavirus has impacted every aspect of life in the UK and affected almost every industry. For the charity sector in particular, however, Covid-19 has been catastrophic. As a result of the lockdown and social distancing, charities have had to cancel fundraising events, close charity shops and suspend volunteering efforts; moves which the National Council for Voluntary Organ...

I’m a huge believer in the power of social media to evolve your network, and build a strong social voice. As with most things these days, I believe that you need a multi-pronged approach to either promoting your brand (or roles) or as a candidate searching for a new position / assignment.  If you’re seeking a job, this article will show you how you can present yourself as a ...

Working from home has become the norm for many of us and for some this is unchartered territory. On the one hand, it is brilliant, a short ten foot commute to your workplace, a kettle within arm’s reach and plenty more time in the evening to spend with loved ones or undertake new (or old!) hobbies. However, on the flip side, it can be hard to self-motivate and you lose the s...

To say it has been some interesting years so far for the recruitment industry, would perhaps, be an understatement. We are fortunate that the markets we recruit into are office-based, and most people’s work is produced digitally – whether that’s implementing an HR System, calculating bonus payments or running a headcount report, you’re using a computer and can probably work ...

Do you have everything in place to secure your perfect candidate?  Many employers are now casting their nets further afield to attract top talent or are in situations where face-to-face meetings and/or travel has become restricted. One of the challenges that comes with this is the ability to conduct a successful interview process, even if the candidate cannot be met in perso...

Your essential guide to preparing for video and telephone interviews Whilst there are certain things to consider when interviewing via video conference or telephone, the most important to remember is that it is still an interview so preparation remains key! We have created a simple and helpful guide for you should you be interviewing remotely. To download the full guide, ple...

I have recruited many positions across the UK & Ireland and video interviews have been a regular part of my day-to-day recruitment life for a long time now. However, no one really advises you on how to conduct yourself or the best etiquette to have on a video call and if you haven’t done one previously it can add to the nerves you have already for the interview. Hopefully so...

Nowadays, HR together with line managers face the challenge of attracting and retaining talent. Even when they feel like they have found an ideal candidate, there is still the potential for the candidate to be retained by their current company or for them to decide to go with another competing offer. With that being said, there are a few key ways that HR can work hand in han...

In the latest edition of our View from the Top series entitled ‘Redesigning Career Paths’, I sat down with Shailaja (Shell) Sharma, Regional Head of Leadership, Talent, OD & Diversity for Asia and Digital at Aviva, to hear her thoughts on the opportunities surrounding re-designing your career path whilst navigating different career and learning journeys via alternative chann...