London employers are swapping stop-gaps for permanent hires as the jobs market finds its feet
From our office in Fitzrovia, I’m watching London businesses do something they haven’t done with confidence for years: commit to permanent hires. The latest KPMG and REC UK Report on Jobs, published on 10 October, backs up what I’m seeing. Permanent placements in London rose in September, as they did in the North and the […]
6 Interview Questions to Ask When Hiring a PA
6 Interview Questions to Ask When Hiring a PA Finding the right PA is about far more than finding someone who can manage a diary and handle administrative tasks. The best Personal Assistants become trusted partners to the executives they support, helping them stay organised, productive and focused on their priorities. As a specialist PA […]
Why Summer is a Great Time to Hire a PA
September is traditionally one of the busiest periods in the recruitment calendar. As businesses return from the summer and prepare for a busy autumn, vacancies increase and competition for experienced Personal Assistants (PAs), Executive Assistants (EAs) and business support professionals becomes much stronger. If you’re planning to hire, starting your recruitment process in July or […]
The Top 5 Reasons PAs leave their jobs (and how you can retain great talent)
In today’s competitive hiring market, retaining exceptional Personal Assistants and Executive Assistants is becoming increasingly challenging for businesses across London and Manchester. At TalentYard, we regularly speak with experienced candidates who are considering a move — and surprisingly, salary is not always the main reason. While better pay and benefits can influence decisions, most experienced […]
Is your job advert attracting the right candidates?
If you are getting a lot of applications but not quite the right profile/experience it might be that you could revamp your job advert to attract more relevant candidates. Here is a few tweaks which might help – Make sure your advert stands out, and doesn’t sound like a lot of the other job […]
The Hidden Value of Temporary Workers – why temps are the unsung heroes of businesses
In today’s business world, flexibility is essential. As companies navigate fluctuating workloads, seasonal peaks and unexpected absences, temporary workers are becoming an invaluable part of the workforce. Yet, their value is often overlooked. Here’s why temps deserve far more recognition – and why smart businesses are relying on them more than ever. Instant […]
Our top HR blogs & podcasts
Staying up to date with new trends and legislation is crucial in any HR role. So you can stay ahead of the game we have compiled a list of useful blogs and podcasts focused around all things HR: HR Grapvine is one of the most popular online publishers for HR professionals delivering daily HR news, […]
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How to retain your PA talent
Working with a skilled PA can really make a difference to your business. We have compiled a few points which we think are essential to ensuring you retain your best PA talent: Communication Communication is definitely key, especially if you want your PA to work closely with you and act on your behalf. Invest your […]
Employer’s View- IR35 in a nutshell
A new piece of legislation is due to be implemented in the private sector next year (April 2020) for medium to large sized businesses; the “off-paying rules” also known as IR35. IR35 was introduced in 2000 to prevent tax avoidance from “disguised employment” where contractors would provide their services to clients through a limited company […]