Are you thinking of returning to work after a career break? Many of us will take a career break at some point in our lives to accommodate travel, family, study or well-being. In some careers, such as teaching, career breaks can be structured and your role will be there on your return. But for most people a career break means
Continue readingWhen applying for a job, always remember that the employer can only see whatever information you present to them. So even if you are the most efficient person in the world, if your job application has errors, is badly written or doesn’t address key job requirements, you are selling yourself short. Below are some job application tips to remember when
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Being a Mom has all too often carried a negative association for employers as they fear maternity leaves, sick days and general lack of commitment. But the very opposite is the case. Moms actually make great employees for lots of reasons. Mothers generally develop such a strong set of skills that can never be taught at college, only learned on
Continue readingWhy you should be hiring part-time staff Cost Staff costs are a huge part of running any business. Often you need the expertise of a certain discipline, but you can’t justify or afford the salary. By hiring part-time staff, you get all the benefit but only pay for the hours you need. Maximise your reach When you are hiring,
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Show off your strong work ethic We asked our employers what the main trait is they are seeking in potential employees. While we got a range of answers, one stood out – Work Ethic. Every employer mentioned this one, so I think it’s worth exploring. What is work ethic? Everyone has a work ethic, but the key is
Continue readingYou can benefit by thousands if you have a second household income Did you know that you can save up to €5,260 in tax if you are married or in a civil partnership and both people have income? Simply put, if you are taxed as a couple, you are entitled to an extra €26,300 per annum at the standard
Continue readingTips for hiring part-time employees It is widely acknowledged that great people make great organisations. Now, as we approach full employment there are more and more employers looking to fill vacant positions. What can you do to make your search more successful? Here are some useful tips when hiring part-time staff: Never stop searching Hiring great employees is key
Continue readingCharacteristics employers look for when hiring So what are the characteristics employers are looking for? We have asked our registered employers what characteristics they are looking for when hiring part-time staff. Here’s a list of what they said: Ability to work with people This is important whether you are dealing with the boss, co-workers or customers. It
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Continue readingWork/Life Balance There are so many articles written on work/life balance, it is clearly a big issue for a lot of people today. I imagine to some degree there is a generic set of recommendations that applies to all of us. But it is also something very individual as we really need to look at where the stress in our
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