I know what you’re thinking. Something’s different. Things have changed around here haven’t they? In the famous words of Ozzy Osbourne, ‘we’re going through changes’. At Hiring Hub we like to move with the times. We’re not the types to get left behind. Far from it. In fact we’re the ones keen to change the…

Despite a competitive jobs market many employers, particularly in specialist sectors like IT, have concerns about staff retention, and some are going to extraordinary lengths to ensure their workforce is merry and content. So how do you ensure that YOUR staff are motivated and happy? Should you consider more flexible hours, extra training, or, like…

If you’re getting bored of your 9-5 and each working day is beginning to feel the same, fear not, because things could be a lot worse. There are some strange vocations out there, from Armpit Sniffer to Professional Thief, and we’ve compiled a quick list of the Top 12 Weirdest Jobs to bring a hint of…

Sorting through the masses to find the cream of the crop. It’s a tough job. And it can be extremely time consuming. Hiring takes energy, time and money, plus a good deal of strategic thinking and personal judgement. But gut instinct alone isn’t enough to prevent an unsuitable or dishonest candidate slipping through the net….

Everyone wants to be an entrepreneur, and granted it’s a great time to be one. But what is one? Entrepreneur what? Entrepreneur who? ‘To entrepreneur’. No that doesn’t work. It’s definitely not a verb then. THE ANTONYM OF ENTREPRENEUR In the film The Magic of Belle Isle, Morgan Freeman plays the character of a writer who is charged…

Recruitment can be a slow process for all parties. From initially profiling the role, to writing a job description, advertising the vacancy, engaging recruitment agencies, reviewing applications, interviewing candidates… With so many balls up in the air at any one time it’s inevitable that, occasionally, momentum can stall and what you thought would only take…

The overwhelming message from Hiring Hub’s latest infographic is the current positivity, growth and development of the UK’s tech sector. With sustained year-on-year growth in total vacancies, greater clusters of tech companies emerging in pockets across the country, and optimism exuding from all corners of the sector, it’s fair to say that those in tech…

As 2013 draws to a close, we take a look back at how the UK’s employment sector fared over the year, exploring the facts and figures that make up the sector. Our infographic then looks forward to 2014 and predictions for growth. We also give some useful hints on the sectors expected to grow next year….

Ommeergawd. It’s Monday morning, again! And as much as Monday signals the start of new opportunities and potential for growth in the week ahead, the fact that it’s signified by the intrusive yelling of an alarm clock makes it difficult to embrace with open arms. Here’s how to get through it….and drag your employees with you….

Writing an effective job advert is not rocket science. Follow these simple rules and you’ll not only attract better candidates, but more of them. JOB ADVERTISING 101: EIGHT GOLDEN RULES 1. Grab the candidate’s attention (with both hands) To help your advert stand out from the 40,000 (odd) job ads that get posted every week, you need to get potential…