'Don't sell yourself short' with social media

Nowadays, information is so readily available on the internet that people need to ensure their online presence reflects them in the best way possible.

This is especially true when it comes to sites such as LinkedIn, where potential employers often visit to vet prospective new workers, and so any kind of profile on these sites needs to be carefully considered, says business advisor Ivor Kellock.

He noted that an employer may be weighing up whether to employ one of two candidates and is likely to consult LinkedIn to see which has the most impressive profile, so it is key to make them as attractive as possible.

A few quick tips to boost a profile include making sure the candidate has a good quality picture and having an attractive profile headline that says what their ambitions are.

He added: "A positive impression like this will do wonders when your prospective employer searches to see more information about you. If you have no profile or a poorly written one who is the employer likely to employ? You with nothing or a competitor with a well written profile?"

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Source: The Sales Executive News

UK staff 'work during summer holidays'

A significant proportion of UK staff work during their summer holidays, with many spending up to three hours a day on work-related matters, a new report indicates.

A poll of 2,500 staff commissioned by Regus shows that 39 per cent of British staff will not be relaxing properly in the months ahead, and instead going on 'workcation', as it has been dubbed.

Of this proportion, eight per cent will work for more than three hours a day, which is akin to part-time working hours in some sectors.

Some 25 per cent of respondents said they will be conducting 'business as usual' while on holiday, and attempting to take care of their normal daily tasks while also indulging in the usual holiday activities.

Katherine Rake, chief executive of the Family and Parenting Institute, said that employers should introduce company policies banning themselves and other staff from contacting those taking time off.

"If they can pledge to save the summer holiday in this way, they will be rewarded with more productive workers returning to the office," she commented.

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4 in 5 London firms using teleworking during Olympics

Four out of five London firms are utilising teleworking during the Olympic Games to minimise disruption top their business operations, a new survey reveals.

Research carried out by Harvey Nash and London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) shows that 80 per cent of companies in the capital are adopting this approach, with 46 per cent of businesses believing teleworking can help staff undertake work more quickly.

Furthermore, nearly a third of companies believe that it can improve the quality of an employee's work, and may retain the strategy even after the Games are over.

A recent survey by the two organisations suggested that a quarter of UK businesses have seen a reduction in annual costs of between £3,000 and £100,000 after implementing teleworking.

Albert Ellis, chief executive at Harvey Nash, said the Olympics provides the "perfect opportunity" for businesses to test out teleworking and what it can bring to a business.

Colin Stanbridge, chief executive of the LCCI, added: "Being flexible with how and where staff work can bring enormous benefits to a business and getting it right can add to the productivity of a firm as well as staff morale."

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'Don't sell yourself short' with social media

Nowadays, information is so readily available on the internet that people need to ensure their online presence reflects them in the best way possible.

This is especially true when it comes to sites such as LinkedIn, where potential employers often visit to vet prospective new workers, and so any kind of profile on these sites needs to be carefully considered, says business advisor Ivor Kellock.

He noted that an employer may be weighing up whether to employ one of two candidates and is likely to consult LinkedIn to see which has the most impressive profile, so it is key to make them as attractive as possible.

A few quick tips to boost a profile include making sure the candidate has a good quality picture and having an attractive profile headline that says what their ambitions are.

He added: "A positive impression like this will do wonders when your prospective employer searches to see more information about you. If you have no profile or a poorly written one who is the employer likely to employ? You with nothing or a competitor with a well written profile?"

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Olympics 'will be a major boost' to many UK firms

The London Olympic Games are set to provide many UK companies with a major boost that will last for the foreseeable future, the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has predicted.

According to John Longworth, director general of the BCC, the Games will help to stimulate interest in UK organisations and also bring in many potential new customers, as well as leaving a tourism legacy that will be felt for years to come.

"The London 2012 Olympics is a fantastic opportunity to showcase the best of Britain and make it clear to visitors and spectators from across the globe that we are ready to trade the world," he explained.

Mr Longworth added that the Olympics will provide a "timely confidence boost" for businesses and for the UK economy as a whole, with the 'feel-good factor' surrounding the Games especially critical in the wake of recent GDP statistics.

The relaxation of Sunday trading laws will also help many businesses reap the benefits from the influx of tourists, he noted.

"This eight-week period will serve as a useful trial to provide evidence as to whether the relaxation of Sunday trading rules on a permanent basis would provide a boost to the economy in the long term," he added.

It is now important that Olympic organisers and government ministers must stay in close contact with business to minimise disruptions, and ensure that the Games are more of a help than a hindrance to the UK economy, Mr Longworth noted.

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International investment 'has created 112,000 UK jobs'

International investment in the UK has created more than 112,000 jobs over the past 12 months, according to the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.

The announcement was made by business secretary Vince Cable, who noted that this is a 19 per cent increase on the previous year and shows that companies investing in Britain are continuing to succeed and laying the foundations for nationwide growth across the country.

He added that inward investment created 52,741 new jobs, which is a 26 per cent rise on the figure recorded in 2010/11, while 59,918 existing jobs were secured, which is an increase of 14 per cent on the year before.

Dr Cable noted that the UK continues to attract more foreign direct investment than any other European country and generates more than a thousand new jobs each week across a range of sectors.

"These figures are a clear demonstration that international investors have confidence in the UK. Despite a difficult international economic climate, more jobs have been created and secured than in any year for over a decade," he added.

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A good CV 'is vital' when leaving university

It is vital that people leaving university have a CV that will help to set them apart from other candidates, one expert has pointed out.

Dan Hawes, co-founder at Graduate Recruitment Bureau, said that people's chances of gaining recruitment success will be severely constrained if their CV does not effectively "sell" them.

He elaborated: "It is so important to get a CV right. You've got to do your research, you've got to target who you send it to and make it relevant to the reader, otherwise your CV is not going to get read. It is so important to get that right."

People need to make sure that it is printed across two pages, that it is clear and easy to read, and that there are no spelling mistakes or grammatical errors – some of the common but unforgiveable things that many CVs contain.

"It is important to have a good covering letter as well. It is a sales document so you need to look at all of your positive attributes," the expert added.

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Being at work 'can make people happy'

A person's sense of happiness is strongly linked to their enjoyment of work, with people who are content in their jobs far more likely to have a happier life in general, the latest study suggests.

In a new study carried out by the Office for National Statistics, it was found that 45 per cent of unemployed people rate their life satisfaction as below seven out of ten, which is more than double the proportion seen among employed people, where just 20 per cent of people rate life satisfaction as lower than seven out of ten.

However, employment does not necessarily equate to happiness, and is linked to how people perform and are valued in the workplace.

Workers whose senior managers consult them about important decisions had a mean satisfaction rating of 7.8, while this was just 5.7 among staff who were not consulted.

Ben Willmott, head of public policy at the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), said the data highlights the importance of having a job to a person's overall sense of wellbeing.

"Getting more people into work should boost national happiness - but there's also a huge amount more happiness to be had if people who already have jobs can be managed better," he added.

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Firms urged to be wary of Olympic 'sick note culture'

UK businesses may be set to experience a 'sick note culture' caused by the Olympic Games, a new study from Badenoch & Clark has suggested.

According to the research, one in five British staff believe that they or their colleagues will be tempted to pull a sickie during the Games, with younger members of the workforce the likeliest to do so.

Staff in the capital are most likely to call in sick, with more than a quarter believing they or their colleagues will do so, either due to the urge to watch the Olympics on TV or the expected disruption to their commute caused by the sporting extravaganza.

A similar poll carried out last year found that uncertainty over leave policies implemented by firms during the Games would lead to one in six people considering pulling a sickie.

Nicola Linkleter, managing director of Badenoch & Clark, said that organisations must quickly find ways of communicating leave policies to employees to avoid confusion and the possibility of mass absences that could severely impact the wider business.

To discourage employees against pulling a 'sickie', employers might consider embedding the London 2012 Games into the workplace, she proposed.

"Showing events on big screens in breakout areas; allowing workers to take breaks to coincide with coverage and organising socials around major events could all help to increase employee engagement during the six week period," Ms Linkleter suggested.

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'Always dress appropriately' for the office

The perception of a person is not always down to the way they act and behave, but also how they appear, and this always needs to be considered when in the workplace.

That is the opinion of Angela Marshall, founder of Appearance Management and a leading image consultant, who said that the basics include always being well groomed, so having neat hair, well pressed clothes, clean shoes, hands and nails.

People should dress to suit their company's brand, so be conservative, creative, chic, formal or informal, while clothes need to be the styles and fabrics that people feel comfortable in.

"Buy quality clothes and have alterations where needed e.g. length of trousers, sleeve length. If the clothes do not fit you will not show yourself at your best and will look less professional and they will not last as long," she advised.

As far as jewellery goes, less is best in a professional environment, particularly for male employees, with bracelets, necklaces and earrings best left to weekends and social events.

Ideal is a signet or wedding ring, a good watch and also quality cufflinks to complement the suit, Ms Marshall recommended.

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South of England 'has plenty of job vacancies'

There are plenty of job vacancies available in the south of England, particularly for older people on the hunt for work, one analyst has observed.

According to Fintan O'Toole, a HR specialist, there is an abundance of opportunities in the south for those who have the required skills and experience for the role they are searching for.

However, he did point out that in some areas there is a degree of prejudice towards some age groups, which he claims is surprising considering how experienced and talented many older staff generally are.

"I guess in some areas there still is. If employers are still indeed selecting people on the basis of age, I think they may be missing out on some very talented resource," he noted.

Nonetheless, if people are willing to look in the right places, opportunities for employment are always available, Mr O'Toole explained.

"In the south there still seems to be a large number of vacancies across the board. In the north of the country, I think there is a north-south divide when it comes to jobs and job availability. The London economy and the economy for the south-east are doing very well," he added.

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Interim managers 'retain their focus'

Focus is the key thing that interim managers need to have if they are to be successful in their careers, one expert has noted.

Marc Lawn, founder of thebusinessgp.com, said that interim managers need to be able to remain focused on the task at hand and not be caught up in company politics.

They need to be results-focused and prepared to push the business hard to do the right thing, and both the company and manager themselves need to be ready for this, he stated.

"The other critical success factors are the ability to stay abreast of current developments, to be results orientated, adaptable, flexible and passionate about what they do," he added.

Mr Lawn said the latter comment will be particularly critical when managers think that they will be spending their time trying to convince a business to take a step that they might otherwise not bother with.

Recently, Diane Morris, director of InterimWomen, noted that interim managers were traditionally only used to fill gaps at senior level business when skills did not exist internally, but their use has broadened over the last few years.

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Posted by Richard Esquilant

Source: The Sales Director News

South of England 'has plenty of job vacancies'

There are plenty of job vacancies available in the south of England, particularly for older people on the hunt for work, one analyst has observed.

According to Fintan O'Toole, a HR specialist, there is an abundance of opportunities in the south for those who have the required skills and experience for the role they are searching for.

However, he did point out that in some areas there is a degree of prejudice towards some age groups, which he claims is surprising considering how experienced and talented many older staff generally are.

"I guess in some areas there still is. If employers are still indeed selecting people on the basis of age, I think they may be missing out on some very talented resource," he noted.

Nonetheless, if people are willing to look in the right places, opportunities for employment are always available, Mr O'Toole explained.

"In the south there still seems to be a large number of vacancies across the board. In the north of the country, I think there is a north-south divide when it comes to jobs and job availability. The London economy and the economy for the south-east are doing very well," he added.

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Dream job still a target for a quarter of workers

A quarter of British workers are still hopeful that they will land their dream job, according to a new report which reveals that many people are still content with the role they are doing.

The study, carried out by uSwitch.com, shows that 77 per cent of staff have given up on the prospect of landing their dream job, though more than half say that the most important thing about an occupation is that it is enjoyable.

The report suggests that the reality for many people is that their dream job is not actually what it turned out to be, or simply impractical as far as fitting in with their personal circumstances and requirements is concerned.

Of those who have had the opportunity to land their dream job, 28 per cent let it pass, with the main reason being that the salary was not high enough, family reasons, or a lack of job security.

Commenting on the findings, Michael Ossei, personal finance expert at uSwitch.com, said: "When weighing up the benefits of doing something you love compared with financial and job security, Brits are taking a very pragmatic approach - we’re ditching our dreams and plumping for security."

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Govt's red tape cuts 'already helping employers'

Recent government cuts to the amount of red tape restricting companies are already benefitting the nation's employers, it has been suggested.

The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) claims that cuts in bureaucracy and red tape are reducing the burdens placed on businesses, which means firms can spend more time running their company.

Business and enterprise minister Mark Prisk says this reflects the government's ambition to make the UK the best place in Europe to start, finance and grow a business, and this will prove even more evident when the impact of the alleviation of bureaucratic burdens is felt on a broader scale.

"Yes, it will take time for the difference to be felt by business, and some sectors will feel greater relief sooner than others. But these measures show we are making steady progress on the long road to a better regulatory environment for business," he explained.

Mr Prisk said he was also encouraged by the recent Business Perceptions Survey, which showed fewer firms feel regulation is an obstacle to their business in 2012, compared to 2009.

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Dream job still a target for a quarter of workers

A quarter of British workers are still hopeful that they will land their dream job, according to a new report which reveals that many people are still content with the role they are doing.

The study, carried out by uSwitch.com, shows that 77 per cent of staff have given up on the prospect of landing their dream job, though more than half say that the most important thing about an occupation is that it is enjoyable.

The report suggests that the reality for many people is that their dream job is not actually what it turned out to be, or simply impractical as far as fitting in with their personal circumstances and requirements is concerned.

Of those who have had the opportunity to land their dream job, 28 per cent let it pass, with the main reason being that the salary was not high enough, family reasons, or a lack of job security.

Commenting on the findings, Michael Ossei, personal finance expert at uSwitch.com, said: "When weighing up the benefits of doing something you love compared with financial and job security, Brits are taking a very pragmatic approach - we’re ditching our dreams and plumping for security."

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Employers 'not familiar' with disability legislation

Many companies are not doing enough to ensure that they are complying with the necessary regulation when employing blind and visually impaired people, one expert has stated.

A spokeswoman for CLARITY - Employment for Blind People, said there is still "a long way to go" towards educating employers about blindness and visual disability.

She said that it is far from impossible for people to work, with many being well-qualified and have the skills to meet their necessary requirements, and only perhaps requiring support with technology and software to make it possible for them to do their jobs.

"It is also felt that employers are not familiar with disability legislation and the Disability Discrimination Act, and understanding in this will enable both visually-impaired and sighted people to work together," the representative added.

Recently, Shaun Williams, director of corporate affairs for Leonard Cheshire Disability, said often employers do not know how to handle the employment of disabled people and therefore shy away from doing so, not necessarily out of prejudice, but out of lack of knowledge.

However, he noted that this problem could reflect a false perception on the part of employers about the high costs of introducing a reasonable adjustment required by a disabled employee.

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UK unemployment falls

UK unemployment has fallen, with the number of people out of work decreasing by 65,000 to 2.58 million in the three months to May, according to new data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

According to the figures, the unemployment rate fell to 8.1 per cent during the three-month, which is down from 8.3 per cent in the previous quarter, while the number of people in employment rose by 181,000 to 29.35 million.

Overall, unemployment among 16 to 24-year-olds fell by 10,000 to 1.02 million, while average total earnings were 1.5 per cent higher in the year to May, than the previous 12-month period.

As far as pay is concerned, UK workers currently earn £442 per week excluding bonuses, while regular pay has risen 1.8 per cent from a year ago.

Commenting on the statistics, employment minister, Chris Grayling said the key now is to ensure unemployment continues to fall.

He added: "I'm encouraged, in what are difficult times economically, that we're seeing improvements across the board."

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UK economy set for summer boost

The nation's economy is set for an 'Indian summer', with a return to growth over the next six months, boosted by falling inflation and a pick-up in consumer spending.

That is the estimate of a new report by Ernst & Young ITEM Club, which forecasts that the inflationary pressures which have been battering household incomes are now easing much quicker than expected.

As long as commodity prices remain subdued, the organisation expects inflation to hit 1.7 per cent by the end of the year, giving consumers extra cash in their pockets to spend on the high street.

Though business investment is only predicted to return to pre-recession peaks in 2015, there is a chance that businesses could surprise on the upside, says Peter Spencer, chief economic advisor to the Ernst & Young ITEM Club.

He noted that the prospect of a durable UK recovery remains heavily dependent upon confidence in financial and business communities and it is going to take time to re-build.

"However, a resolution of uncertainty about the Euro could transform the outlook, pushing company spending up much faster than forecast," Mr Spencer added.

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Recruiting for IT 'is difficult at the moment'

Recruiting people into IT jobs is currently very difficult due to a number of factors, according to one expert.

Dave Pye, executive member of the technology sector group at the REC and chief executive of the JM Group, said it is "a very common problem" trying to get more people to look at IT and technology as important for the UK industry.

"This is because when you are talking to younger people or people just starting their careers, it isn't as attractive as other professions," he added.

Mr Pye noted that, as a result, the IT industry is working very hard to try and capture the hearts and the imaginations of people to highlight that technology is actually a very interesting industry to pursue a career in.

"But certainly when you look at Ucas and the computer courses that they do, the number of people applying to join computer courses has been dwindling for the last five or six years," he explained.

The expert said that this therefore means that the talent pool is perhaps not as deep as it could be, though this does present chances for the best candidates to fill the top jobs.

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Office design 'can improve productivity'

The design of an office can have a significant positive impact on productivity among workers, it has been claimed.

Lorraine Makepeace, head of amazing at The Chemistry Group, said it is important for employers to have an area that feels "visually right".

This is because it impacts on the way workers feel both from a creative point of view and from a motivational and stimulating point of view.

For example, staff will feel more energised if they are in a room where there is plenty of colour, rather than very stark walls or just very plain white surroundings.

"The workers are the ones to be stimulated by the working environment, so it is great if they have a chance to have a say. I do think that's important," Ms Makepeace said.

De-cluttering is also valuable, as it simply makes staff feel better, with the efficient environment leading to more efficient output.

"For one it looks much better if you come in and the office looks nice and tidy. It just makes life much easier for you and you can plan your day and week better and just get more out of it," the expert concluded.

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Young people 'making better career decisions'

The nation's young people are increasingly making better and more informed career decisions, according to one expert.

Ian Harper, chief executive of ATG Training, said that there are many young people who a few years ago would have just gone straight from school to university, just as a matter of course.

"What we are seeing now is an increasing number of young people stopping school at 18 after thinking about what they want to do because going to university might not be the right thing," he explained.

They might not need a degree to go into their particular career or it might not be the right time for them to go to university or the costs are too high, the expert explained.

"All of these things tend to be cyclical. What we've seen, certainly with young people that we deal with, (is that) they are making much more intelligent decisions," Mr Harper continued.

For young people entering the world of work for the first time, he advised talking to a good careers advisor, then consulting as many different colleges and training providers as they can and not going with the first thing that they are told.

Whether they go to a company that will give them an apprenticeship or they decide to go to university, people need to look at all the options because there are now many different routes available, he advised.

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Young people 'making better career decisions'

The nation's young people are increasingly making better and more informed career decisions, according to one expert.

Ian Harper, chief executive of ATG Training, said that there are many young people who a few years ago would have just gone straight from school to university, just as a matter of course.

"What we are seeing now is an increasing number of young people stopping school at 18 after thinking about what they want to do because going to university might not be the right thing," he explained.

They might not need a degree to go into their particular career or it might not be the right time for them to go to university or the costs are too high, the expert explained.

"All of these things tend to be cyclical. What we've seen, certainly with young people that we deal with, (is that) they are making much more intelligent decisions," Mr Harper continued.

For young people entering the world of work for the first time, he advised talking to a good careers advisor, then consulting as many different colleges and training providers as they can and not going with the first thing that they are told.

Whether they go to a company that will give them an apprenticeship or they decide to go to university, people need to look at all the options because there are now many different routes available, he advised.

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Olympic disruption 'can be avoided'

Possible disruption caused by the London Olympic Games can be avoided as long as companies act now and ensure that they have the means of remaining fully functional throughout the sporting extravaganza.

That is the opinion of Matt Gordon-Smith, director of security at Attenda, who said that all companies would benefit from having a policy in place that takes into account the possible disruption caused by major events.

This is not necessarily only from a commuting perspective, but also among employees who may want to attend or watch events such as the Olympics, he noted.

"There's a consideration that staff might decide to take unapproved leave and then of course the general conduct of staff around sporting events," he explained.

"Where you've got things like the 100m final, I think it's referenced within the Olympics as a key event that lots of people want to see. Business should make themselves aware of when people are requesting leave to go and see that," the expert added.

Businesses should ensure they have the staff coverage for vital roles, so they can continue to operate those roles and look at where they can perhaps be more flexible in working times, so they will not have a lot of people taking holidays.

Then, firms can make staff aware of the implications if they decide to take leave without authorisation, Mr Gordon-Smith stated.

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UK workers 'still in demand'

Demand for UK workers is still substantial in many eras, and there are opportunities available for people with the skills to fill them, one industry body has stated.

Recruitment and Employment Confederation chief executive Kevin Green made the comments after new figures published by his organisation, in conjunction with KPMG, revealed a drop in the number of people placed into new jobs in June.

Despite this, he acknowledged that the UK labour market has been "remarkably resilient" throughout the downturn and the subsequent slow economic recovery, and said the fall was likely more the result of problems in the Eurozone than anything else.

“There is still demand for workers and vacancies continue to rise. Recruiters tell us that employers are still hiring," he explained.

Mr Green it is important to note that the picture is not uniform across all industries, with many continuing to go from strength to strength.

"If you are a skilled engineer, IT professional or in nursing or secretarial work there is still increasing demand for you from employers," he added.

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Managing sickness absence 'is not difficult'

It is not difficult to manage sickness absence in the workplace, and companies need to realise that doing this properly can be the difference between a content or unhappy workforce, one expert has pointed out.

Fintan O'Toole, director at The HR Dept in south London, said that employers should ensure that all employees are contacted during and after sickness absence to check on their welfare.

A return to work interview should always take place to ensure that the employee is now fit for work and to discuss how time lost can be made up, while persistent absences may lead to an investigation as to underlying reasons, he noted.

Sickness absence can have a major impact on businesses, as it means that work that should be being done is not being done, which can put pressure on colleagues in the workplace or have an impact on projects, the expert said.

Mr O'Toole noted that it is therefore important to think about the ways in which people who have been off sick can be eased back into the workplace, or perhaps those who are under the weather but still capable of working can contribute - such as by remote working, or even drafting in flexible workers.

"Flexible working gives employers access to a workforce that may not be able to commit to full time working because of domestic arrangements. There is a huge talent pool of men and women prepared to work part time," he said.

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UK workers 'still in demand'

Demand for UK workers is still substantial in many eras, and there are opportunities available for people with the skills to fill them, one industry body has stated.

Recruitment and Employment Confederation chief executive Kevin Green made the comments after new figures published by his organisation, in conjunction with KPMG, revealed a drop in the number of people placed into new jobs in June.

Despite this, he acknowledged that the UK labour market has been "remarkably resilient" throughout the downturn and the subsequent slow economic recovery, and said the fall was likely more the result of problems in the Eurozone than anything else.

“There is still demand for workers and vacancies continue to rise. Recruiters tell us that employers are still hiring," he explained.

Mr Green it is important to note that the picture is not uniform across all industries, with many continuing to go from strength to strength.

"If you are a skilled engineer, IT professional or in nursing or secretarial work there is still increasing demand for you from employers," he added.

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Sense of humour 'the number one employer trait'

The ability to have a laugh with an employer is the single most important trait that workers look for in a boss, a new poll has found.

The survey was carried out by officebroker.com and found that more than a quarter of the 600 employees polled chose sense of humour as their top boss trait, followed by trust (20 per cent), respect (15 per cent) and patience (13 per cent).

Other manager traits which were found to be particularly sought after by employees included fairness (ten per cent), open communication (nine per cent) and honesty (seven per cent).

Humorous bosses were found to be more important to female employees than male, with a 61 to 39 per cent split of men to women in the workplace choosing it as the top trait in a boss.

A spokesman from officebroker.com said the findings revealed a mutually shared sense of humour benefitted any relationship, whether work or social.

He added: "As workers are pushed to do more demanding and time consuming roles it’s becoming increasingly important that they can share a joke

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Employers 'must take advantage' of qualified mangers

The nation's employers need to take advantage of the benefits of fully qualified managers, according to the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).

In spite of the fact that 90 per cent of the 1,185 managers surveyed said qualifications made them perform better and 87 per cent reported an increase in the quality of their work, four in ten feel they were not supported by their employer in making full use of the new skills.

A further 40 per cent of bosses did not even talk to their employees about their new knowledge, and so missed vital opportunities to raise standards across the workforce.

Line managers were identified as a particular barrier, with one in five not providing support for studying managers and 79 per cent failing to set objectives for learning.

Just 16 per cent of managers were asked to train other staff on new skills and knowledge once they had gained their qualification.

CMI chief executive Ann Francke said the research should be a "wake-up call" for employers, noting that good management needs to be top down.

"It's no good educating your middle managers, if your senior managers are failing to support them. It's as simple as this - if you have qualified managers in your midst and you aren't using them, you're missing out," she said.

Ms Francke said a "step-change" is needed to place qualifications at the heart of management training and development and ensure support at all levels.

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'Highlight your skills' in a covering letter

People should use a covering letter as an opportunity to highlight their skills and give them an advantage before the employer has even read their CV, one expert has advised.

Sarah Lovell, training and employment consultant at SarahLovell.co.uk, said that a professional cover letter is best contained within one A4 Word document or equivalent and, if communicating via email, it should form the body of the email rather than as a separate attachment.

"Highlight your key skills, matching them to the criteria of the job or person specification where possible, in two or three well-structured paragraphs," she advised.

Ms Lovell recommended people state clearly why this particular role or company appeals, so the recruiters are aware that the cover letter is not simply a generic approach to multiple companies.

Perhaps most importantly, applicants should end the cover letter on a positive call to action, such as suggest arranging an interview or a telephone call, the expert added.

According to David Moran, founder and principal of thecvexperts.com, candidates need to keep their cover letter succinct and relevant, as it is read before the CV, so people need to engage the reader early and make it "a masterpiece of brevity".

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'Highlight your skills' in a covering letter

People should use a covering letter as an opportunity to highlight their skills and give them an advantage before the employer has even read their CV, one expert has advised.

Sarah Lovell, training and employment consultant at SarahLovell.co.uk, said that a professional cover letter is best contained within one A4 Word document or equivalent and, if communicating via email, it should form the body of the email rather than as a separate attachment.

"Highlight your key skills, matching them to the criteria of the job or person specification where possible, in two or three well-structured paragraphs," she advised.

Ms Lovell recommended people state clearly why this particular role or company appeals, so the recruiters are aware that the cover letter is not simply a generic approach to multiple companies.

Perhaps most importantly, applicants should end the cover letter on a positive call to action, such as suggest arranging an interview or a telephone call, the expert added.

According to David Moran, founder and principal of thecvexperts.com, candidates need to keep their cover letter succinct and relevant, as it is read before the CV, so people need to engage the reader early and make it "a masterpiece of brevity".

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Business growth bucking economic trend

Business growth in the UK continues to outstrip economic expansion as companies report increased output amid uncertainty, the latest quarterly economic survey by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) reveals.

The figures, comprising responses from 7,805 businesses across Britain, show that many of the balances are in positive territory and approaching the levels seen before the recession in 2007.

In addition, there has been a surprisingly good improvement in exporting activity, suggesting that businesses are looking to exporting as a source of growth.

Figures measuring firms' intentions to invest in training increased among manufacturers, and remained stable but unchanged for service sector firms, noted John Longworth, director general of the BCC.

He added: "Economic growth should be the government's main priority. Growth cannot wait. The government must take an imaginative and brave approach to stimulating the economy and helping businesses thrive."

The creation of a business bank, for example, would ensure that new and growing companies can access the finance they need to invest in new products and services, export to new markets, and take on more staff, Mr Longworth said.

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A core CV 'can easily be amended'

People on the hunt for a job but likely to apply for multiple roles have been advised to have a 'core CV' in place, which can be easily tweaked and amended depending on the role.

According to Laura Smith, candidate marketing executive for Milkround, the amount of time people spend on their CV is dependent on that person, but the key is not to rush it.

"Don't just send it off for the sake of it, because you're wasting time for them and yourself. It takes time and can be arduous sometimes, but it's not meant to be easy. You're fighting for something really big," she added.

Getting experience is very important because it "brings the CV to life", Ms Smith noted, adding that people should ensure the content is relevant, engaging and the keywords are "jumping out", highlighting any skills and specialities.

Recently, Tessa Stone, chief executive at Brightside, said that two of the main things people need to remember when applying for a job is that the application must be both relevant and accurate.

People should make sure their CV is spelt correctly, well laid out and clear, while their covering letter should fit the requirements of each organisation, she explained.

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Jobseekers 'would report negative experiences'

Three-quarters of UK jobseekers would tell other people if they had a negative experience during a recruitment process, a new report has found.

Webrecruiter's Improving the Candidate Experience found that 77 per cent of job seekers expect to wait no longer than three days before the submission of their CV is acknowledged by the employer.

Furthermore, 83 per cent said they do not like to wait longer than five days to hear whether the CV has been shortlisted, rejected or passed on to a hiring manager.

The survey of almost 300 candidates found that the importance of feedback remains high, with almost four in five of respondents saying that it can help to make any subsequent experiences during the hiring process more positive.

Dr Ken Burt, from Webrecruit, said the findings show that companies both large and small need to provide a positive experience.

"As a candidate, a no, although sometimes painful, is as valuable in their search for a new position as a yes," he added.

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Jobseekers 'would report negative experiences'

Three-quarters of UK jobseekers would tell other people if they had a negative experience during a recruitment process, a new report has found.

Webrecruiter's Improving the Candidate Experience found that 77 per cent of job seekers expect to wait no longer than three days before the submission of their CV is acknowledged by the employer.

Furthermore, 83 per cent said they do not like to wait longer than five days to hear whether the CV has been shortlisted, rejected or passed on to a hiring manager.

The survey of almost 300 candidates found that the importance of feedback remains high, with almost four in five of respondents saying that it can help to make any subsequent experiences during the hiring process more positive.

Dr Ken Burt, from Webrecruit, said the findings show that companies both large and small need to provide a positive experience.

"As a candidate, a no, although sometimes painful, is as valuable in their search for a new position as a yes," he added.

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Posted by Nikki Barrister

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Giles Completes Fire Warden Course

Giles Phillips is not only the highest performing consultant at Aaron Wallis in 2011 and 2012 (YTD) but has also been recently awarded his ‘Fire Warden’s Certificate’.  Well done to Giles for volunteering to be the Fire Warden at our Milton Keynes Branch - we salute you!