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7 Top Questions to Ask at Your Next Job Interview

Interviews are not just about answering questions. They also allow you to ask your own, helping you work out if the job is right for you. Remember, you are interviewing the recruiter as much as the recruiter is interviewing you. Asking the right questions not only helps you in evaluating a job offer, it also…

6 Ways to Set Clear Expectations for Your Staff

Every manager wants bright, switched-on workers keen to expand their knowledge, resolve problems and meet the company’s needs. This never happens by accident. Clearly defined processes are necessary to find the right staff and help them reach full potential within their jobs. Here are some tried-and-trusted ways to help employees meet your expectations. 1. Find…

How to Avoid Personality Clashes on Your Team

No matter how much you try to promote harmony in the workplace, conflict and personality clashes are a fact of life. So rather than trying to eliminate conflict altogether, it’s a question of working to avoid it where possible and manage it when it erupts. Ongoing conflict and clashes between retail employees makes for a…

How to Identify a Good Work Ethic

Employees with a strong work ethic are like gold and are valuable assets to your business over the long term. But how do you identify candidates who have the motivation, passion, willingness and ability to give of their best? Here are the main traits to look for, along with questions to help identify them in…

How to Hire for Management Potential

Managers play an essential role in any healthcare organisation. They help inspire and mobilise staff, and they ensure that tasks get done correctly and things run smoothly. Some people are natural born leaders, others need a bit of coaxing, and others again much prefer to follow the directions of someone in a more senior role….

How to Prepare for Your Second Interview

Congratulations! You’ve survived the first round and have been invited back for a second interview. Recruiters will use this to ramp up the pressure and examine your job suitability in even more detail. So, what is the best way of preparing for this important meeting? Remember you’re a serious contender It’s daunting to go through…