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Human Resources

Countering unconscious bias in corporate Britain

A quarter of female execs adopt "white" names to get hired. Growth Business speaks to Biju Menon, the man behind the UK's only ‘name-blind’ headhunting platform, Nottx.com, on how businesses can break this hiring barrier|A quarter of female execs adopt "white" names to get hired. Growth Business speaks to Biju Menon, the man behind the UK's only ‘name-blind’ headhunting platform, Nottx.com, on how businesses can break this hiring barrier

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The secrets to job satisfaction? Time, change, and appreciation

Research into job satisfaction reveals that happiness lies in two simple factors: time and change. Here's what you can do to keep your team engaged.

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Are you prepared for the fourth Industrial Revolution?

We are currently on the brink of a new industrial revolution, which will once again change the way we work forever

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Is 50 really the new 30? Not unless you’re a "digital native"

Recent research suggests age discrimination is alive and well in the UK as more companies advertise for "millennial talent" 

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Ten steps to your next promotion

In today’s highly competitive job market, talented executives need to be more strategic on how they vie for the coveted top spots. Here are top tips on moving up the career ladder

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Win the war for talent

Can flexible working help growing businesses attract the best of the best?

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How to attract and retain women in senior roles

Quotas, positive discrimination or female-only sections may hinder the march towards equality in business, according to experts at the top of their industry

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Finding the balance between skills and fit when recruiting

Tom Marsden, CEO of Saberr, discusses the skills versus fit debate and advises how companies can be more diligent in the hiring process to make sure they get the balance right.

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How to attract and retain women in senior roles

Quotas, positive discrimination or female-only sections may hinder the march towards equality in business, according to experts at the top of their industry

Human Resources

Finding the balance between skills and fit when recruiting

Tom Marsden, CEO of Saberr, discusses the skills versus fit debate and advises how companies can be more diligent in the hiring process to make sure they get the balance right.

Human Resources

One in three small business owners hit the bottle to deal with stress

Research by crunch.co.uk suggests self-medication among the UK's entrepreneurs is reaching worrying levels.

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The UK’s immigration policy will exascerbate skills shortages

Government changes to immigration policy are in danger of intensifying the country's skill crisis, argues a leading migration expert.

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The top trends for executive recruitment in start-ups

How can start-ups make the executive hires that will help them to succeed?

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It pays to put worker wellbeing at the heart of your business

Most people understand the importance of worker wellbeing: but getting it right might require a different approach to those often posited