Are you doing enough to attract the top talent?
When you start that all-important search for your new company recruits, are you solely focusing on their qualities and skills, or have you remembered that how you measure up to the competition is just as important? Before you even start the hiring process, it is a good idea to have a ‘health check’ of your […]
Health and wellbeing at work
Mental Health Awareness week is just behind us, and is still a big topic on everyone’s minds; not just those in construction. Those of us in this industry spend an inordinate amount of time looking at safety issues that affect construction site workers, but we are all guilty of falling short in the area of […]
Employing Generation Z – what to expect
Who is Generation Z? Generation Z, Gen Z, Post Millennials, iGeneration or iGen; call them what you like, but if you are going to be employing them, you need to know more about them. Although there is no exact demographic for this new wave of employees, Generation Z is thought to have been born between […]
How do I answer cliché interview questions?
We’ve all been to an interview where you have been asked those cliché questions that have us rolling our eyes and wondering what exactly the right answer is. But have you ever stopped to question why recruiters are asking these questions and what information it is about us they are trying to find out? Well, […]
Mental health, and how to manage the stresses of modern life
A friend of mine recently had some problems with anxiety, and their mental health. The pressures of modern life, along with the insecurities we are all confronted with got to him. He is doing much better now thankfully. Whilst everyone can suffer of course, in particular we men are not good at owning up to […]
The interview process – To test or not to test
AI (Artificial Intelligence) is testing you as soon as you submit your CV Have you ever been to an interview where you been asked to perform a test; either selection or practical? Testing at interviews is becoming more common especially in fields where there are many candidates to choose from. For some recruiters and companies, […]
Construction and the Apprenticeship Levy
The perception of what a modern-day apprenticeship means has changed over the last decade; previously thought of for the low academic achiever and comprised of entry-level trade based schemes. But that has all changed, and apprenticeships now form a solid foundation for highly sought after workforce skills. The History of Apprenticeships An Act of Parliament […]
Bright forecast for construction and STEM with the promise of investment in skills
Perceptions of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM subjects) have been changing over last decade, and everyone accepts that the impact of technology will continue to transform the world for generations to come. No longer are the scientists, mathematicians and engineers pigeon-holed as geeks. In fact, even geeks aren’t pigeon-holed as geeks, and often lead […]
The importance of equal weight in the work-life scales
The fast-pace of modern life brings a busy dynamic to business in the UK and often leads to long working hours. Technology has enriched our lives in so many ways, including by creating more work. In doing so, it has also made work more accessible and no longer necessarily a physical place that we need […]
Mistakes on a CV
The following statements are from actual CVs: Personal: I’m married with 9 children. I don’t require prescription drugs. I am extremely loyal to my present firm, so please don’t let them know of my immediate availability. Qualifications: I am a man filled with passion and integrity, and I can act on short notice. I’m a […]
