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Have you heard about QuitTok?
29Apr

Have you heard about QuitTok?

I honestly couldn’t believe what I was reading in the paper last week. QuitTok. Apparently this is a thing. No.…

Is now a good time to move?
29Apr

Is now a good time to move?

It’s an important question. In fact, is there ever a good time to move? I think the answer is yes.…

The new rules on flexible working
29Apr

The new rules on flexible working

April 6th is a big day for employment law. Anyone employed after this date has the right to request flexible…

Should salary bands be flexible?
29Apr

Should salary bands be flexible?

I believe if a salary band is too rigid, employers risk missing out on the best people. This week we…

As a man-manager, how important is it for you to reach your team out of office hours?
29Apr

As a man-manager, how important is it for you to reach your team out of office hours?

I raise this, as California workers have won the right to ignore their bosses out of office hours. Quite a…

Who would you hire?
29Apr

Who would you hire?

The candidate that has been there, seen it and done it, but needs to be sold to in order to…

How off putting is a jumpy CV?
29Apr

How off putting is a jumpy CV?

I have met with a few people recently, who, for various reasons, are considering their options after a short period…

Does AI have a place in the interview process?
29Apr

Does AI have a place in the interview process?

28% of employers are using digital screening and automated video interviews. Applicants in these businesses are being rejected or progressed…

Have salaries gone up, down or stayed the same in the staffing sector?
29Apr

Have salaries gone up, down or stayed the same in the staffing sector?

We are pleased to be publishing our Heywood 2024 Annual Salary Survey for the Recruitment, Executive Search and SOW Consultancy…

Can bosses force you back into the office?
29Apr

Can bosses force you back into the office?

There was an interesting article a couple of weeks back in the press where an employee lost a legal case…

Why would a recruiter use a recruiter?
29Apr

Why would a recruiter use a recruiter?

We understand better than anyone where to find the right candidates for each industry.  We have strong relationships with some…

I am pleased to announce my latest venture
23Apr

I am pleased to announce my latest venture

Heywood Associates was first started over 27 years ago as a rec2rec that was only staffed by experienced sector specialist…