Why December really is the best month to recruit

So your thinking about recruiting but your just not sure if now is the right time of the year. Surely people have got better things on their minds? Well think again. If you have a current vacancy in your team, why leave it until the New Year to start?  Perhaps you think December is the wrong month to recruit because …

Three signs your business isn’t ready for the Christmas rush

The baubles and oversized biscuit tins are filling up the stores.  Parents across the land are starting to encourage good behaviour by reminding their kids that Father Christmas is paying close attention.  According to research by VoucherCodes.co.uk, 16% of people had begun their shopping by the end of last month.  Christmas is coming, and there’s nothing that anyone can do …

How to welcome new staff into existing teams

Recruiting a new member of staff for your growing business can be a really exciting time, but it’s something that you should definitely consider carefully before you rush into taking action. One of the key challenges that you’re going to face is ensuring that your new recruit is welcomed into your existing team without any significant teething problems. Now of …