With a lot of uncertainty in the market at the moment, it’s likely that recruiting and offering a permanent job to someone is going to be unrealistic. Temporary contracts may look like a good option at the moment, but why not look at something in between – fixed term contracts (or FTCs). Here are a
Wondering how not to work from home? We all need a little something extra to lift our spirits at the moment! For some, working from home is the norm and their fully set up and ready to go on as normal. For others of us, that’s not the case. Make-shift work stations, cats who like
The age old question we find ourselves asking again and again – ‘am I a good leader?’. Or, ‘how do I become a good leader?’. The good news is, if you’re asking yourself these questions, it’s likely that you’re already doing a great job. But if you’d like a few tips on how to be
There’s lots in the media at the moment on ‘work-life balance’, ‘flexible working hours’ and ‘artificial intelligence’, and how these are the latest talent trends set to change not only how businesses function, but also how they recruit. Simon Blockley, CEO at Guidan Globale, has done a great article in the Recruiter Magazine this month.
The South’s Job Market Report: February 2020 Permanent placements rise at the quickest rate for 14 months as demand for staff continues to improve. Every month we receive the latest figures on the employment market in the South and the UK, kindly provided by IHS Markit, KPMG & REC who gather the key statistics from
In the Steppes of Central Asia Welcome to the first in the series of our music related blogs – ‘Music for motivation and mind’! Laura here, bringing you some well known and some lesser known works in the Classical, Romantic and Modern eras. I will be sharing some of my favourite pieces that I find
January 2020 Dorset Job Market Report Every month we receive the latest figures on the employment market in the South and the UK, kindly provided by IHS Markit, KPMG & REC who gather the key statistics from recruitment consultancies in the area. Permanent placements increase for the first time in nearly a year KEY FINDINGS
“Only 22% of employers communicate their employee benefits offering before day one of employment, such as in an offer letter; and only 18% communicate the offering before recruitment, for instance in a job advertisement, shows research from GRiD.*” HR News, Feb 20 Make sure you don’t fall into this trap! You’ve found your dream candidate
According to the ‘Experts’ the third Monday in January is Blue Monday! So, if you weren’t already aware it’s meant to be the most depressing day of the year, but let’s face it, the whole of January can be a bit of a struggle. We do things a bit differently at Dovetail Recruitment, so we’re
December 2019: Employment Prospects Look Up Every month we receive the latest figures on the employment market in the South and the UK, kindly provided by IHS Markit, KPMG & REC who gather the key statistics from recruitment consultancies in the area. Employment prospects did look up in December, with the new government bedding in
I caught some of BBC Breakfast news earlier this week with Max Whitlock, our very own Olympic gold gymnast who inspired me to share his philosophy he gave on the red sofa. Ah ha, I thought that’s a top tip for success. In case you don’t know who he is, and there can’t be many
Every month we gather the key stats about employment in Dorset, from the IHS Markit, KPMG & REC Job Market Report – the regular update from recruitment consultancies in the area. EMPLOYMENT IN DORSET: KEY FINDINGS Permanent placements and temp billings continue to fall Permanent vacancy growth stuck at decade-low Softer increases in starting pay
So, the Office party is in sight, you’ve got your outfit ready, worn in your shoes if they’re new, sorted out your transport to get home and you’ve packed a pair of flats :0) But have you thought about how to survive the day after the office party? Today is our day after the office
Updated Dec 5th 2019 The infamous Office Christmas party season is in full swing – here’s a quick reminder of etiquette and some inspired shopping ideas for that perfect Christmas party outfit! Have you even thought about what you’re wearing yet? If you’re anything like me then probably not, so we’ve found some inspiration for
It’s what you’ve all been waiting for! We’re delighted to bring you the Dovetail Advent Calendar to bring some festive sparkle into your December days! Laura kicks it off! Make sure you follow us on Linkedin for your daily Dovetail Advent update! Look out for tomorrow’s post from Amy!???????? If this role is of interest,
