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How can you increase productivity in the workplace?
From exploring different working styles to steps you can make to help your staff be more productive, we offer the tips and techniques to get the most from your team.
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Decoding Global Talent 2024: UK workers are open to reskilling to make the best out of GenAI
The second report in the Decoding Global Talent series by Totaljobs (as part of The Stepstone Group) and the Boston Consulting Group unveil the changing work preferences of workers in the age of generative AI (GenAI). Discover how UK workers compare to the rest of the world when it comes to confidence, adaptability to new technologies and openness to learn.
How to increase productivity in the workplace
Discover essential strategies to boost workplace productivity and foster a positive, efficient environment for your workforce.
How to conduct a skills gap analysis
Unpack the essentials of conducting a skills gap analysis and discover actionable steps you can take to conduct them across your workforce.
Case study: How employers are putting their family-friendly policies into practice
Totaljobs and the Fawcett Society’s report, ‘Paths to parenthood: Uplifting new mothers at work’, focuses on the experiences of new mothers transitioning back to work after maternity leave. Find out how to put your family-friendly policies into practice by taking inspiration from leading employers such as Aviva and the Lifetime Training Group.
Teamwork and collaboration: How to foster both in the workplace
Organisations are only as successful as the teams that keep them running, so fostering a culture of strong teamwork and collaboration is vital to long term success.
Cost of Living Crisis: What can businesses do to support employees?
With the cost of living on the rise due to high record levels of inflation UK workers are feeling the squeeze on earnings In fact, 75% of UK workers say they are worried about their financial situation.
How to boost employee engagement
Uncover the key facts behind workforce engagement and how to implement an effective engagement strategy within your organisation.
Top tips for motivating your staff
Discover how to boost staff engagement and productivity through simple motivational techniques.
What is “presenteeism” and how does it impact workplace productivity?
The latest findings from The Office of National Statistics (ONS) show that the UK’s productivity rate is currently the second lowest in the G7, having stagnated since the 2008 financial crisis. Calculated by judging the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) output per hour worked in the country, the UK’s productivity is currently 20% lower than pre-recession trends forecasted.
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Quality of life index: The best UK cities to live and work in 2023
New research from Totaljobs ranked quality of life factors for 15 major UK cities, spotlighting the greatest each area has to offer people looking for the best work-life balance in 2023.
Explore our insights to see which cities come out on top as UK workers look to stretch their pay. Discover how your city compares and get tips for attracting a new talent pool open to relocation.
How to identify unconscious gender bias in job adverts
With diversity and the gender-pay gap a key focus of many UK organisations, we have conducted extensive research into how the language of a job ad could impact on diversity.
Using previous academic research from The University of Waterloo and Duke University which outlined a series of male and female gender-coded words, we analysed 76,929 job adverts over a six week period to assess the frequency of gender-coded words in UK recruitment.
12 Exit interview questions you need to ask employees
Discover key exit interview questions that can uncover valuable insights into the employee experience and aid future talent retention.
UK industry salary and benefit trends for 2024
Based on 23 million job ads across 30 industries, new Totaljobs research reveals the latest salary and benefit trends shaping recruitment in 2024. Download our Salary and Benefit guides to find out what candidates are looking for and how your compensation compares.
Salary benchmarking: A guide for employers
Benchmarking salaries is vital for organisations to remain competitive in the hiring landscape. Learn how to ensure your pay keeps pace with the market.
8 Steps to conducting a fair salary review
Regular salary reviews are vital for employers looking to retain high-performing employees. Learn how to conduct this process fairly and objectively.
Notice periods: An essential guide for employers
With a third of workers looking for a fresh start this year, successfully managing notice periods is crucial. In this guide we’ll examine what employers need to know about the different types of notice periods, their legal obligations and fixed term contracts.
Creating a personal development plan with your staff
Personal development plans are a useful tool for planning your employees’ career development. This article explains how to create a PDP for your staff and includes a template.
An employer’s guide to managing Gardening Leave
Gardening Leave can seem like a win-win situation. For employers, it’s a way of protecting the business when an employee hands in their notice. And for employees, it means they are paid without having to work. But it’s not without its complications, from costs to potential claims. So, here’s our guide on how to handle Gardening Leave without any thorny (legal) issues.
Employment law in the UK: an essential guide for employers and HR leaders
Employment law is complex and fast-paced. It covers everything from the minimum wage to maternity leave, and it’s crucial that employers and HR understand the basics (as well as be able to access specialist advice, when needed). This is an at-a-glance overview of employment law, packed with relevant sources, and will quickly get you up to speed.
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8 strategies to reduce time to hire
With nearly half of jobseekers rejecting offers due to slow hiring processes, uncover key strategies to reduce time to hire efficiently onboard top talent.
How to write more inclusive job descriptions
Attracting a diverse array of applicants is vital for creating a competitive and happy workplace. Here’s how to achieve this with inclusive job descriptions.
Hiring Trends Index: a look at the recruitment landscape of Q2 2024
The Totaljobs Hiring Trends Index provides an in-depth first look at the latest recruitment trends in the UK, rounding up insights from 1,000 HR decision-makers. In this edition, we’re looking into the second quarter of 2024 and ahead to Q3, with additional insights on sustainability and green jobs.
7 strategies for hiring seasonal workers
Explore strategies for recruiting seasonal workers to meet periods of high demand and ensure peak season success.
How to improve candidate communication
In a competitive market, candidate communication is crucial. Learn key communication strategies to improve your hiring process and secure top talent.
8 ways to increase your job applications
Discover proven strategies to increase relevant job applications and improve your recruitment process.
How to speed up the hiring process and onboard top talent
Struggling to secure top talent? Find out how to speed up your hiring process and streamline your recruitment with 6 proven strategies.
Assessing cultural fit: 5 tips for hiring success
Discover essential tips to assess cultural fit and secure the talent your organisation needs for sustained success.
Quality of life index: The best UK cities to live and work in 2023
New research from Totaljobs ranked quality of life factors for 15 major UK cities, spotlighting the greatest each area has to offer people looking for the best work-life balance in 2023.
Explore our insights to see which cities come out on top as UK workers look to stretch their pay. Discover how your city compares and get tips for attracting a new talent pool open to relocation.
Product training webinars: Get more from your Totaljobs tools
Join one of our free product webinars for insider tips, tricks and handy tidbits on how to use the full suite of Totaljobs products, and level up your search for candidates.
User guide: using the Totaljobs CV Database
Below is your step-by-step guide to using the Totaljobs CV Database, a tool which lets you take control of your hiring by easily searching for candidates.
Filter searches by skillset and location, see candidates’ application history, contact the best suited, and set up alerts to find others who fit the brief.
How to conduct a second interview
Once you’ve interviewed the first round of candidates in the early stages of a recruitment process, the second round requires a very different approach. The aim of a second interview is to assess the candidate in more detail, get to know them a bit better, and can help recruiters confirm if the candidate is the right one for the role.
30 Interview Questions for Successful Hiring
You’ve written a job advert and drawn up a shortlist of candidates, but before you can go ahead with a job offer, you need to go through the interview process. We’re here to help by looking at interview questions to ask candidates for more efficient hiring.
User guide: getting the most from your job ad
By following our best practice guide you can increase the views, number of applications and relevancy of candidates that your job ad receives.
Giving interview feedback to unsuccessful candidates
Breaking bad news to candidates is a natural part of hiring. Providing comprehensive feedback to those who have been unsuccessful can set employers apart.
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How to conduct a competency-based interview: A step-by-step guide
With 37% of HR leaders navigating challenging skill shortages, there’s never been a better time to learn how to conduct competency-based interviews. This structured interview style assesses the skills and abilities a candidate can bring to the table, helping you to access a wider pool of talent, hire more objectively, and ultimately find the best person for the job. Here’s what you need to know to get started.
UK wages play catch up with the inflation
The most recent ONS estimates of labour market data (13th June 2023) show that wage growth picked up in April 2023. This is set to make the Bank of England’s plans to halve inflation more difficult, making another raise in interest rates likely. The market is still tight; therefore, redundancies and unemployment in the UK remain low. Meanwhile, long-term sickness is at an all-time high.
The ROI of Relocation: Why investing in a strong relocation package pays off for employers
With 65% of UK workers open to relocating, employers can expand their talent pool by providing support with relocation costs. In this article, we delve into the concept of relocation packages, the benefits they provide, and how you can create an offering that attracts the candidates you need for long-term success.
AI vs. Human – Jobseekers think AI shouldn’t make hiring decisions
Workers from the UK, US and Germany think humans should make the final decision to hire, but still share the excitement about AI’s potential at work and in the recruitment process.
How to write an effective job advertisement that attracts top candidates
With 27% of businesses saying they expect filling vacancies to be a key challenge this year, creating effective job adverts has never been more important. In this guide, we examine how you can write job ads that stand out in a competitive market, highlight what your business has to offer and attract great candidates.
5 ways employers can manage stress in the workplace
Uncover effective strategies for managing stress in the workplace and enhancing workforce wellbeing.
AI vs. Human – Who do jobseekers prefer to deal with in the recruitment process?
AI is rapidly going mainstream, and people are as excited as they are sceptical about its implications in the world of work and beyond. So, who is winning jobseekers’ hearts when it comes to hiring?
How to create a reward strategy that motivates staff
Learn how you can implement an employee reward strategy that increases motivation and engagement amongst your workforce.
8 Steps to conducting a fair salary review
Regular salary reviews are vital for employers looking to retain high-performing employees. Learn how to conduct this process fairly and objectively.
Quality of life index: The best UK cities to live and work in 2023
New research from Totaljobs ranked quality of life factors for 15 major UK cities, spotlighting the greatest each area has to offer people looking for the best work-life balance in 2023.
Explore our insights to see which cities come out on top as UK workers look to stretch their pay. Discover how your city compares and get tips for attracting a new talent pool open to relocation.
How to reduce bias in interviews
Uncover the pitfalls of interviewer bias in hiring processes and learn proven strategies to cultivate fairer, more inclusive recruitment practices.
Notice periods: An essential guide for employers
With a third of workers looking for a fresh start this year, successfully managing notice periods is crucial. In this guide we’ll examine what employers need to know about the different types of notice periods, their legal obligations and fixed term contracts.
How employers can engage with young talent as the cost of living rises
The cost of living is hampering young people’s career prospects and looks set to deepen long-standing challenges employers have in reaching and attracting entry level talent.
The latest report from Totaljobs, in partnership with Career Ready, shows that due to the rising cost of living, school leavers are confronted with growing concerns around money which threatens their career aspirations. This is having a negative impact on social mobility, with financial factors disproportionately affecting those from lower socio-economic backgrounds. The report offers insight into young people’s limitations and employers’ expectations.
Students are the driving force behind the decrease in economic inactivity
The ONS released its latest estimates of labour market data (16th May 2023), showing a continuing increase in labour participation. This increase is largely driven by students – who are working part-time or looking for part-time employment – as well as self-employed workers. Meanwhile, the number of unemployed for over 12 months has been increasing.
How employers can bring entry level opportunities to more young people
According to our research, over half (54%) of HR leaders say it has become more difficult to hire for entry level roles in the last two years. Meanwhile, youth unemployment is on the rise, young people report lacking adequate career advice and face limited opportunities trying to enter the workforce. So, how can employers bring their entry level opportunities to more young people?
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