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Human Resources

Startup Institute: Tooling up staff for early-stage technology companies in the UK

Despite the ever-growing number of technology start-ups setting up in London and the rest of the UK, they will be going nowhere unless the right talent can be employed. It's a quandary which Startup Institute is hoping to solve by bringing its already successful US model to Britain.

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How to pick a recruitment agency

Comparing prices, asking about guarantees and securing reference checks are amongst tips from Hiring Hub writer Tom Williams when it comes to selecting a recruitment firm.

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Meshing young creativity with experienced heads in the workplace

David Chancellor, partner at executive search firm Tyzack, outlines how management teams can harness the creativity and energy of a younger generation of employee and combine it with those CFOs who have commercial gravitas.

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SME’s must unlock their workforce potential to remain competitive

Neil Pickering, marketing manager at Kronos UK, explains how there is nothing 'small' about SME's role in contributing to the economic recovery and the steps they can take to maximise employee efficiency.

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Why staff benefits count in the age of the economic squeeze

Discussing the merits of keeping employee wellbeing high in tough times.

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The emergence of zero hours contracts and their worth for SMEs

Neil Pickering, marketing manager at Kronos UK looks at the debate around the growing trend of zero hour contracts and the workforce considerations needed to manage the changing employment landscape.

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Employee shareholder contracts: How will shares for rights work?

Emma Bailey and Jaspal Pachu, partner and senior associate at law firm Fox Williams, have a look at the upcoming 'employee shareholder' legislation to see which businesses it will be best suited to.

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Providing 'duvet days' to increase staff retention

Treating staff like his own family has worked wonders for Kevin Taylor, CEO of online marketing services company Gravytrain.

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Employee shareholder contracts: How will shares for rights work?

Emma Bailey and Jaspal Pachu, partner and senior associate at law firm Fox Williams, have a look at the upcoming 'employee shareholder' legislation to see which businesses it will be best suited to.

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Providing 'duvet days' to increase staff retention

Treating staff like his own family has worked wonders for Kevin Taylor, CEO of online marketing services company Gravytrain.

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Encouraging employee engagement to boost creativity

Eric Collins, managing director of Nampak Plastics, explains how his decision to concentrate on employee engagement has lead to greater innovation throughout the organisation, and why this has been instrumental in the company's successes.

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How to hire your first country manager

Peter Linas, international managing director of recruitment software provider Bullhorn, advises how to find and hire a successful country manager.

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Business Performance and Executive Coaching – Does it work?

We talk to four senior executives about their executive coaching experiences and ask whether the guidance provided was useful.

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Building a team with the right mix of experience and youth

For Simon Hill, founder of idea management business Wazoku, finding the right balance between experience and youth when building his team has given the business the perfect platform to flourish and grow.