We’ve been awaiting the latest Tech Nation report and, finally it’s here! The Daily Echo give a great summary of it’s key findings for the Bournemouth & Poole area. Tech Nation 2017 Report: Bournemouth & Poole ” THE thriving tech industry in Bournemouth and Poole has a greater proportion of high-growth businesses than its counterparts
The Construction industry is in a state of uncertainty at the moment. Do you want the good news or the bad news? Do you ever get the feeling the UK isn’t maximising it’s chances of economic success..? The construction industry has experienced continued growth over the last 2 years and if it continues as predicted
March 2017 Making sure you don’t miss anything – here’s the Dovetail Round Up of latest headlines on local businesses ‘in the news’ across Dorset and Hampshire. General News 28.03.17 Dorset industry leader pleads for “business as usual” after Article 50 triggered .. The leader of a Dorset industry group has called for “business as usual” after
Earlier in the week, we looked at marketing salaries nationwide: Marketing Salary Surveys – Is it time to make a change? , but what’s going on our neck of the woods? What are the salary levels currently looking like in Dorset and Hampshire? Is your company on track? Salaries in Dorset and Hampshire The IHS Markit monthly
The Sunday Times recently published 4 new surveys on the best companies to work for in the UK. Proud local moment: 6 Dorset companies were listed across the 4 surveys, with 3 in the top 25 of ‘The top 100 companies to work for in the UK’. No. 1 – the local Christchurch company, 4com, No. 13 – Churchill Retirement
Following on from our recent article about Fashion in the Workplace – I thought I’d share a few pointers on the general basics of how to dress in the workplace. Boundaries are blurring, and as attitudes and fashions change, it’s becoming increasingly tricky knowing what is an appropriate way to dress and mastering the all important workwear
For all marketers – the latest marketing salary surveys are below. So how does your salary stack up against your peers? Now and again, it’s always good to take stock of where you are in your career, think about what you’re long term goals are and if you’re on track. Find out which sectors pay their
Are relaxed dress codes becoming the norm? So what’s going on with fashion in the workplace? Some are saying that the traditional office wardrobe is changing, and we are losing our love for the suit and workplace formality in general. Sales of the office suit are apparently falling, and there is a increasing trend in
Can you believe we’re halfway through February already? The weather doesn’t know what to do with itself, hot, cold, snow, sunshine – the seasons are to say the least a little confused. Before we hit March, I’d say it’s a good time to take stock and check if you’re on track with your goals for
February is the month of romance and Valentine’s Day has come and gone – so how do we feel about romance in the workplace? Starting out in the workplace over 20 years ago as a young idealistic 19 year old :0), I told myself that I would never get involved with someone I worked with.
Let’s talk about current unemployment rates. It has been reported in the news recently that in the three months leading up to November, we have had the lowest level of unemployment for more than a decade. The rate is now sitting at 4.8% and this is the lowest it has been since 2005. Employment has
Back in August 2011, Dovetail Recruitment advertised for a local Account Executive role and received an application from Ryan. Although he didn’t seem to have the experience required, he sounded great on the phone and I decided to meet with him. Seeing beyond the CV He interviewed really well and had excellent interpersonal skills and
It’s been a long road but hard work, dedication, perseverance and a lot of liaising has finally paid off. Our client has found their perfect fit and we have a very happy candidate. Three months ago, our client came to us with a new opportunity for a Sales Manager to join their rapidly expanding, ever
Yes, it’s true, creative candidates can benefit businesses and I’m here to explain how. In many workplaces, a lot of focus is put on good grades and academic subjects/thinking. While this is clearly a working model for successful work and business, I feel some employers are missing out on those who haven’t strictly adhered to
Welcome back to the (hopefully) much anticipated Graduate Vs Apprentice part two! If you haven’t read part one then hold on, have a read of it here first. http://dovetailrecruitment.co.uk/graduate-vs-apprentice/ This week I’ll be looking at some graduate opinions on their university degrees and how they feel they have helped or hindered them. For the purpose for
After only a year of working with us at Dovetail Recruitment and due to our ongoing success, Francesca moves into senior recruitment role at Dovetail. Her main focus will be to assist the Managing Director with ensuring continued growth of the business. This new senior recruitment role will involve assisting the existing team to ensure continued success
