Friday the 13th? Make Your Own Luck with These Career Tips

Make Your Own Luck This Friday the 13th Feeling a little cautious today? It’s Friday the 13th after all. But the truth is, job success isn’t about luck – it’s about action, strategy, and showing up well. Let’s flip the superstition and use today to your advantage. Top Tips to Power Your Job Search –…

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Winning the Midweek Momentum: Why Now’s the Time to Supercharge Hiring

Feel like the week is running away from you? Let’s reclaim the momentum — starting with your hiring strategy. It’s Wednesday — that halfway point when productivity peaks (or slumps). For many teams, hiring plans drift until Monday comes around again. But what if you made midweek your hiring power move? Here’s why the middle…

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Why That Vacancy Is Costing More Than You Think

Every Day a Role Goes Unfilled, Your Business Pays the Price It might not be on your P&L spreadsheet, but the hidden cost of a vacancy is very real—and growing. While it’s tempting to hold out for “the perfect candidate” or delay hiring decisions due to time constraints, the cost of unfilled roles can quietly…

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Why Your Perfect Hire Might Be Scrolling Right Now

How to Secure Talent Before Someone Else Does You’re not imagining it—candidates are moving fast in this market. The perfect hire could be scrolling through job boards right now… but will they land with you or someone else? This post covers exactly how Howard James Recruitment helps you stay ahead of the hiring curve. The…

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Has Gareth Southgate Taken England as Far as He Can?

Has Gareth Southgate Taken England as Far as He Can? As we reflect on recent performances, the question arises: has Gareth Southgate taken England as far as his abilities allow? Despite notable achievements and moments of promise, there seems to be a sense that we’ve hit a plateau. Is it time to consider a fresh…

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What Are You Doing for Your Staff Today?

27th February – Big Breakfast Day Amidst the daily hustle and bustle, it’s easy to overlook the small moments that can truly make a difference in the workplace. Yet, with “The Big Breakfast Day” just around the corner, it’s the perfect opportunity to pause and reflect on how we value and support our staff. This…

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Welcome back to work

Welcomes back to work - Howard James Recruitment

Happy employees are the cornerstone of any successful business. When employees are engaged, motivated, and satisfied with their work, they are more likely to be productive and innovative, leading to greater success for the company. However, achieving a happy workforce is no easy feat. According to a study conducted by LinkedIn employees may consider leaving…

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Recruitment law on criminal record checks

Recruitment law on criminal record checks In addition to right to work checks, you may also need to conduct a criminal record check, previously known as a CRB check, but now referred to as a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. A DBS check is a check of someone’s criminal record that is typically required…

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Recruitment laws & right to work checks

Recruitment laws & right to work checks Under the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, employers must carry out prescribed right to work checks on all new recruits. This is because employers have a responsibility to prevent illegal working by ensuring that anyone employed by them is not prohibited from undertaking work in the UK,…

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