Oops she did it again, Diane Abbott makes the wrong impression! Public Speaking is a skill – here are some tips on how to get it right. I couldn’t resist the opportunity to chuckle once again at the latest gaffe from Diane Abbott – let’s face it, her appearances are becoming a bit of a
The Report on Jobs is a monthly publication produced by IHS Markit. Offering the most up-to-date monthly picture of recruitment, employment, staff availability and employee earnings trends available in the UK. We’ve summarised the latest findings from the report for you below. Commenting on the latest survey results, REC Chief Executive Kevin Green says: “Demand
We all want to be the best we can in and out of work! To be a good manager you need to get some of the basics right, and getting the balance right can be tricky! The need to be authoritative and gain respect; but also be easy to approach and human! Top Tips: Improve
“Recent research has found that in many organisations a manager’s mood dictates the workplace climate – with favouritism and trust issues also blighting UK offices. The study, by the Institute of Leadership & Management, found that 50% of leaders allow their mood to impact employees’ work. 40% regularly showed favouritism in the workplace, whilst a fifth of
Making sure you don’t miss the important news in Construction Business News in Dorset and Hampshire and beyond, here is Dovetail’s Business Round-Up of latest HR, Business & construction headlines. General News: Nearly half of businesses have no cyber-security policy Almost half of businesses who took part in a survey had no policies on data
We all had a chuckle yesterday, and today, and I probably will tomorrow! :0) when we saw Diane Abbott stumbling around her figures when being interviewed by LBC yesterday….in case you haven’t seen it watch it now! She gave us the perfect demonstration of two things: Being unprepared for an interview – highlighting again the importance
We know how hard it is to get an interview sometimes, but once you’ve got it – make sure you do all you can to nail it! We look at how to stand out in an interview to give yourself the best chance! Here are Dovetail’s top 11 practical tips to ensure you land that
Making sure you don’t miss the important HR & Business news in Dorset and Hampshire and beyond – here is Dovetail’s Business Round-Up of latest headlines + local businesses featured ‘in the news’: General News Why you should treat your staff like customers!Dorset Chamber Chief talks to the Daily Echo about how employers’ say that
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
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
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
Welcome to the first in the series of our Graduate Vs Apprentice blogs! During this series I will be attempting to answer the question that seems to be in every young person’s, parent’s and employer’s heads these days: Which is better, apprenticeships or university? One of the problems I have found personally with the Graduate
At Dovetail Recruitment, we pride ourselves on helping you find your dream job….we’re here to support you through not just your job search, but through your career. So once you’ve got the dream job, how best to ensure you keep it! Extreme circumstances they were, but I’m sure we can all take away something from
The phrase ‘information overload’ is bandied about a lot, and can easily be dismissed as trivial – but increasingly it is starting to take a toll on our mental and physical well- being, in and out of the workplace. Further to last week’s article on how to manage the overload of information, here are some
