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As a leader, ask yourself this question: if lifelong learning and success are linked, is continuous learning really a personal priority to you, as the leader of your business, and, importantly, are you the role model your workforce looks up to in this regard? By Alistair Cox, Chief Executive of Hays
International trade is a fundamental driver of economic growth generating wealth, creating jobs and increasing consumer choice and value for money. As the UK has initiated proceedings towards an EU exit, UK exporters are now preparing for the inevitable changes. By Andrew Timlin, Director of Hays Business
Organisations have never been so aware of the cost saving benefits of an effective procurement function. Procurement professionals are increasingly being given a strategic seat at the decision-making table, making now an exciting time to be working in the profession. By Scott Dance, Director of Hays Procurement & Supply Chain
These days there is one word on every business leader’s lips: change. As uncertainty reigns supreme in the political and economic spheres, the need for greater clarity is vital in order to set both short and long term business strategies.By James Milligan, Director of Hays Information Technology
The idea of rising through the ranks is firmly established in the police service but this is intended to help the force to attract more professionals and boost the talent and experience of chief constables. In many respects, it is encouraging to see such a broad-minded and flexible approach to sourcing talent. By Nigel Heap, Managing Director of Hays UK & Ireland
The construction industry has long recognised that it is not as accessible as it should be to women wanting to join its ranks. While progress has been made in attracting increasing numbers of women into construction careers, there is still a long way to go. By Richard Gelder, Director of Hays Construction & Property
In changing times, previously unchallenged finance basics are under question. Credit professionals find themselves under increasing pressure to provide “value” to the overall business in which they operate. By Alan McFarlane, Operations Director of Hays Project Solutions
Jamie Richards joined Manchester City Football Club in November 2014 as a Senior Management Accountant and continues to exert his influence in the sports industry. Here we talk to Jamie about how he coupled his passion for football with his career as part of our #MatchYourAmbition series. By Karen Young, Director of Hays Accountancy & Finance
When it comes to career success, your people skills are just as important as your technical ability. With that in mind, here are five of the most important assets you need to build a productive and harmonious workplace. By Jenna Alexander, Head of Internal Recruitment
We’re a long way from truly realising the repercussions of 2016’s political events, but the credit management profession is showing prudence as it looks ahead. While businesses are looking to protect (and maximise) their cash position, the presence of a competent and talented credit function has never been more important. By Karen Young, Director of Hays Accountancy & Finance
As we all know, applying for a new job and building a CV can be very time consuming. It requires dedication and concentration so that you leave no room for error. Here are the most common errors when writing a CV and how you can overcome them. By Kabir Gulabkhan, Manager of Hays Credit Management
One of the challenges we face as recruiters is building a well-functioning team that all complement each other, not only through capability but also in terms of personality fit. By Barney Ely, Director of Hays Human Resources
Many companies are actively working to showcase their gender diversity initiatives and what better time than on International Women’s Day. By Nigel Heap, Managing Director of Hays UK & Ireland
Improving diversity is not a quick process... especially at leadership levels where experience is a must in order to succeed in the role. So what can financial services organisations do to ensure they are moving in the right direction when it comes to improving diversity? By Carolyn Dickason, Director of Hays Financial Markets
It is clear from these statistics that there is a gross disconnect between women in finance, and women achieving top positions in finance. Those junior female professionals who attended our webinar may find they have some hurdles to overcome before they reach the pinnacle of their professional goals. By Karen Young, Director of Hays Accountancy & Finance
The procurement profession is suffering from a gender disparity, where salaries and opportunities seem to favour men over women. This is not a surprise, nor is it anything new, and procurement is certainly not the only function affected by this outdated and damaging social issue. By Nicky Taberner, Director for Hays Procurement & Supply Chain
The marketing profession has typically been an attractive career choice for both men and women, but do technological innovations and the focus on technical skills threaten marketing with gender imbalances seen in the IT profession? By Clare Kemsley, Managing Director of Hays Marketing, Retail and Sales, UK&I
One need only look at the many female tech entrepreneurs making their mark on the landscape to see that progress is happening. However, it is no secret that IT continues to be a male-dominated space, arguably to a greater degree than many other industry sectors. By James Milligan, Director of Hays Information Technology
While huge steps have been made towards encouraging women into construction, there’s still a long way to go to address the lack of talented women in the industry. By Richard Gelder, Director of Hays Construction & Property
Regardless of what job sector you’re in, continuous learning and progression throughout your career is essential. Without the motivation and thrive to succeed, your role will become repetitive and your skills can become outdated.
As part of our #MatchYourAmbition series, we spoke to Mimi Coffait who we placed as Assistant to Director of Academy at Manchester City. She tells us her story about her career and offers advice for aspiring PAs. By Karin Reynolds, Business Director of Hays Office Support, North West
As part of our commitment to helping personal assistants progress their careers, we are working with Birkbeck, University of London to offer advice on professional development. So how should you plan for Continuous Professional Development (CPD)? By Peter Cawood, Director of Hays Office Support
Marketing is a complex and fast moving industry, requiring early adoption of new technology to keep ahead of the game. If you want to perfect your craft, increase your earning potential and accelerate your career opportunities, you need to be versatile, adaptable and constantly aware of the most highly sought after marketing skills. But, do you know what skills employers are looking for? By Clare Kemsley, Managing Director of Hays Marketing, Retail and Sales, UK&I
In 2016, demand for procurement and supply chain professionals outstripped supply, leading to improved salary and benefits packages being offered across the UK. There’s no denying, it is a good time to be a procurement professional. By Nicky Taberner, Director for Hays Procurement & Supply Chain
Being a teacher is as rewarding as it is challenging, and if you’re new to the career you could feel overwhelmed by the journey ahead of you. That’s why we help NQTs not only find their first positions , but prepare for the task of cultivating young minds in a new school. By Paul Matthias, Director of Hays Education
Rapid developments in IT continue and are increasingly causing companies to experience wider skills gaps that they are struggling to fill. Our recent salary guide shows that, at 21%, IT and digital skills were cited as one of the top three skills most needed by organisations to achieve their business objectives this year. By James Milligan, Director of Hays Information Technology
It’s great to see Big Data becoming BAU for many companies now – it’s certainly on the agenda at Hays. The journey has admittedly been harder than any of us anticipated, no doubt about it. But watching these organisations take the steps needed to develop and upgrade their teams, their tools, and the sheer variety of information they collect. By James Milligan, Director of Hays Information Technology
2017 is well underway and we want to help HR professionals stay on top of their careers. If you haven’t already been thinking about the skills you need to remain relevant there’s no better time than now. By Barney Ely, Director of Hays Human Resources
Whilst salaries and benefits increased across finance and accountancy roles in 2016, it was also a politically turbulent year, which brought with it plenty of uncertainty. Looking ahead in the next 12 months, the demand for a wide range of financial skills looks set to stay high in 2017. By Karen Young, Director of Hays Accountancy & Finance
David Birss, creativity consultant, speaker and broadcaster, spoke to us from the Silicon Beach event in Bournemouth about the things people can do to break into a creative digital technology career. By James Milligan, Director of Hays Information Technology
For the last 22 years, the best in construction have been celebrated at the annual Building Awards, one of the most important networking events in the built environment calendar. This year, Hays sponsored the most prestigious award of all: Personality of the Year. By Duncan Bullimore, Director of Hays Construction & Property
Not having a consistent job can be quite daunting at first but it can also have a positive impact in your future career. You’ll have the opportunity to expand your knowledge in the IT world by working in different sectors of the industry. Here are some of many advantages of becoming an IT contractor. By James Milligan, Director of Hays Information Technology
Every candidate, employee and stakeholder – whatever the size of their organisation – needs to have a thorough understanding of data protection legislation and compliance. By Philip Charsley, Director of Hays UK
The annual Silicon Beach event in Bournemouth is a haven for digital creatives across the country, an opportunity for professionals and business leaders to network and discuss the latest advancements in digital technology. By James Milligan, Director of Hays Information Technology
The versatility of cloud is proving to be a game changer. Both established and newly formed businesses are turning to cloud solutions for more adaptive, cost effective hosting and to guarantee faster delivery of new projects or products. By James Milligan, Director of Hays Information Technology
A massage between meetings, a table tennis break in the atrium before the three-day weekend. The war for talent is raging with tech companies competing to offer staff the most extravagant workplace perks. By Carolyn Dickason, Director at Hays Finance Technology
Working your way to a managerial position at a young age is in itself a huge achievement. To do so requires hard-work and dedication, a number of notable professional accomplishments, and winning the respect and support of your colleagues. By Graham Smith, Senior Business Manager at Hays UK Procurement & Supply Chain
Your resignation is unlikely to be the focus of a media storm but that doesn’t mean you don’t need to give it careful consideration. Now is unlikely to be the time for the truth. Remember that your job resignation is part of a formal process, don’t get caught up in the emotion and regret it later. By Nigel Heap, Managing Director, Hays UK & Ireland
The digitalisation of the economy is changing consumer expectations of service providers, including those in the financial sector. Increased digitisation and innovation is leading to increasingly modular services, which in turn need creative leadership and a new kind of flexible candidate. By Philip Charsley, Director of Hays UK
Businesses need to develop retention strategies or risk losing management or potential managers. In this post, we provide advice on how to combat a management exodus. By Nigel Heap, Managing Director, Hays UK & Ireland
How successful you are in your job search is largely dependent on how good you are at marketing yourself. Fortunately, in this era of increased connectivity, you now have more options for self-promotion available to you than ever – although this does give you more pitfalls to fall into! Karen Young, Director of Hays Accountancy & Finance
Time and time again it has been proven that more diverse organisations not only outperform those which are less diverse, but are also most likely to attract and retain the most talented professionals. By Yvonne Smyth, Head of Diversity, Hays
Around the world, apprenticeships are increasingly being seen as a solution to the problems of youth unemployment and skills shortages. By Barney Ely, Director, Hays Human Resources
Recruitment is an incredibly challenging yet rewarding industry. What you get out of it is wholly dependent upon how much you put in; work hard and you’ll be suitably rewarded, adopt a half-hearted approach and expect to enjoy limited success. So if you’re ambitious and passionate about people, read this blog post. By Jenna Alexander, Head of Internal Recruitment, Hays UK & Ireland
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