Sure, from time to time there are other things that may play a role in how efficient we choose to be on a daily bases such as our health or family obligations, but could there be just one key factor that effects our work efficiency and commitment in the office on a day to day bases??

According to a survey by the American Psychological Association (APA), feeling valued is a key indicator of job performance.  Employees who feel valued are more likely to be engaged in their work and feel satisfied and motivated.

With many companies now having many staff incentives from free gym membership, birthdays off and gift vouchers to make staff feel “appreciated”. While others have pizza days, ice cream vans in the staff car park and fridges in the office with wine and snacks to celebrate the end of an amazing work day. I ask myself is this necessary and does it achieve anything in the long run?

 According to a recent survey three-quarters of the people asked list work as a significant source of stress and over half of those surveyed indicating that their work productivity suffered due to stress.  Nearly half of those who say they do not feel valued report they intend to look for a new job in the next year.

Work stress and unhealthy work environments intensify workers’ sense of being undervalued and can contribute to absenteeism and lack of productivity when employees are at work. With many members of staff spending more time together than the average married couple is it not expected that there is to be conflict in the office could this be more the reason people feel under valued at work and is throwing gifts and perks helpful or making staff members feel cheap??  Is a better relationship with colleagues and a better work environment all the incentive they need??

In my opinion it is a balance of both.

Everyone loves a gift, a free lunch or a special bonus. However, everyone wants a happy and healthy work environment and to feel they are part of team and a “work family”. So, for me I believe the balance is to create a happy office where the “team” is incentivised and gifted together.

Yes, the staff of any company need to feel valued by the CEOs and Directors of a company and sure gift certificates, gym memberships, pizza days and perk box incentives are a great way for the company big wigs to show their “appreciation”. However, I believe it moves further down the line. Each team member needs to feel appreciated and valued by each other.

Why is it that sometimes we will put every ounce of what we have in to something at work even to the point we may miss out on key family events. However other times we will do the bare minimum at the office and slope off early?? In Hein site that’s an easy one it isn’t down to the big incentives of the company it is down to the incentive of helping out a “team member” helping out a member of the “company family”.

There is a direct link between productivity and feeling appreciated, but that appreciation is more impactful from your team than any CEO.

So maybe take a minute today to turn to the person to the left of you and say thank you for all you do. Make everyone a coffee send out an email of appreciation or maybe give someone across the office a knowing smile and nod cos after all we are all in this together. Making the office a happy appreciated work environment doesn’t come from incentives it comes from being a team that is as close as any family, that will want to achieve TOGETHER.

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• Listening Skills

For a Recruitment Consultant it is important to be a great listener. Its important to not only listen to the clients but the candidates to. That’s the best way to make a successful match in the work place

• Confidence 

You need to be confident not just about yourself but also about the services you offer to your clients, companies as well as jobseekers.

• Marketing Skills

Knowing how to market and promote you and your services effectively to clients and candidates is of utmost importance. If you have lots of candidates on your database but are not able to convince a company to hire any of them, you will not close any deals. Your marketing and selling skills are therefore crucial. No clients, no business.

• Relationship building skills

As a Recruiter you are working with People all day every day. It is important to be able to build a relationship with your clients and your candidates. “Emotional banking” is key. Building a personal relationship with the client so they are more than just a number,

• Communication Skills

Working as a recruiter to be a great communicator, no matter whether face to face, on the phone or via email is very important.  Being tactful considerate and gracious at all times.

• Multitasking

Since you deal with companies and candidates on a daily basis you will need to juggle multiple projects and tasks simultaneously. Keeping in mind the details of various jobs, companies and candidates is important in order to work efficiently as well as effectively.

• Time Management Skills

Having great time management skills is essential because certain positions need to be filled urgently and getting your priorities right is paramount.

• IT and Social Media Skills

These days everything is computer based. Spread sheets, time sheets and GEL to name a few. Also, being familiar with various social media recruitment strategies and IT technologies will give any recruiter an edge and proves that you are a professional who keeps up with current trends and technologies.

• Reliability

If you want to be perceived as a trustworthy professional you need to be reliable when it comes to punctuality, offering the services you promised within a certain timeframe etc. If you can’t keep up with small things nobody will trust you and offer you bigger challenges in the future.

• Team working Skills

Sometimes you need to lead a team of other recruitment consultants or you need to work in a team in order to find the best candidate for a high calibre company. Knowing how to manage people in order to achieve a set goal is important; good communication between all team members will guarantee that misunderstandings  will be avoided.

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Recruitment solutions wales are always looking for new talent to join the business. However, we are just as keen to spot potential in our existing staff members and build on that.  Its for that reason we would like to announce the internal promotion of Alex Milton. Alex has been appointed to the position Of Professional Services Manager. After starting in the division 3 years ago as a consultant, Alex has been the stalwart of the Professional services division and has worked hard building the division and thoroughly deserves the appointment, we are in no doubt that under his guidance the Professional Services division will go from strength to strength. Everyone at Recruitment Solutions Wales would like to congratulate Alex on his new role and look forward to his continued growth and success.

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It is estimated that 1.7m UK businesses now adopt a pet-friendly policy, but in a survey conducted by AnimalFriends.co.uk, it seems our opinions on pets at work are very much divided. More than half of the 2,000 staff surveyed believe that having pets in the workplace reduces productivity. But, productivity wasn’t the only complaint; 20% believe pets at work increase stress levels and more than a quarter felt unable to work at all when pets are present.

In contrast, many believe pets help to boost morale, giving employees the opportunity to talk to colleagues about non-work matters.

It seems the distraction caused is not limited to sheer animal-related excitement. Many people surveyed were concerns about office hygiene when our furry friends are present and others even admitted to being allergic to the office pets! 16% of offices that allow dogs have at least one employee with a known animal allergy.

As an obvious advocate of pets at work, Animal Friends’ managing director, Westley Pearson, explained, “Animal Friends is a team of animal lovers and 9 out of 10 staff members are pet owners themselves. As a company we have made provisions to help employees give their furry friends the top level of care, including bringing pets to work with them when necessary.”

Pearson continued, “There are a number of benefits to being able to bring pets to work with you, but it’s important that everyone in the office is happy with the decision and to be aware of others’ allergies or reasons why it might be uncomfortable for those who aren’t as fond of dogs. In addition, if you take your pet to work, they may think they can nuzzle up with you at any time – even when you’re really busy, so you should be aware of that!”

How important is this subject to you? If you’re passionate one way or the other on the subject of pets at work, it may be worth checking a business’ stance on the subject before applying.

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Having worked with thousands of businesses across Wales and the UK, we at RSW thought we would share our top tips on how to become an employer of choice in 2018; we hope they help.

Build a positive candidate experience

Recruiting is about a lot more than finding someone with the right skills and employing them, with candidate experience now having a huge bearing on recruitment success. Creating a positive candidate process can do wonders for your employer branding and there are many ways to implement one. From engaging effectively with candidates to offering detailed feedback to all; ensure your selection process mirrors your business style.

Career growth

With Millennials now lording the candidate world, career growth is a hot topic, with candidates being a lot pickier when it comes to choosing an employer. In order to overcome this, focus on progression throughout the recruiting and onboarding stages, making sure your business is the right fit for the individual and vice versa.

Pay and benefits

Though career progression is an attractive quality for graduates and young professionals, so is pay and work/life balance, with employers now needing to offer contracts that speak to a multitude of candidate needs. By offering that little bit extra than your competitor, you can push your business to the top of the pile.

Social Media

Whist social media acts as the shop window for any business, it is also a point of reference for candidates thinking about applying for a job with you. Due to this, it may be an idea to sew employer branding into your digital marketing strategy, ensuring posts, images and messages are geared not only at potential customers, but potential team members also.

If you are looking to recruit in 2018, contact us at RSW today and allow one of our friendly team members to assist you with your query.

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Technology

One of the most exciting changes RSW saw in 2017 was our website; rolling out a brand-new design. Collaborating with a local agency to do so, our aim was to a create recruitment hub for the businesses and professionals of Wales to make use of. Through our informative blog section to the new CV upload feature, we have certainly achieved that, having grown our digital presence substantially as the year has unfolded. With efforts recognised in a variety of local and national titles, including Business News Wales, digital innovation will continue to play a key role in RSW in 2018.

New appointments

As well as supporting businesses in building high-performing teams, we at RSW have also been making addition to our workforce, with many new faces now being part of our diverse family of recruitment professionals.

Caroline Kingston – Having been in the business since 2009, Caroline plays an integral role in the business. This year, her efforts were recognised, with we at RSW making Caroline our Operations Director.

Caroline believes in a simple honest approach where she takes the time to understand clients requirements and ensures that RSW provide a very honest and transparent service by doing the common things uncommonly well.

Ryland Kevlyn – Also joining the company in 2009, Ryland worked as the firm’s Business Development Manager, coming on board following close to a decade of industry involvement. Ryland maintains a very pragmatic and personable approach when it comes to sales, which has lead to many long term working and personal relationships with clients.

Recognising his sheer determination, Ryland now enjoys the title of Sales Director, joining the board just last year.

Ryland’s role now involves working closely with all colleagues between the RSW branch networks. For Ryland and his team the focus is on identifying, generating and retaining new business opportunities.

Adrian McCarthy  – In July 2016, RSW recruited Adrian to head up the company’s payroll and finance function. As FD, Adrian has shone a different light on the company’s direction adding his expertise in financial matters.

Adrian acts as chief advisor to the company’s shareholders on all financial matters, and works collaboratively with the other directors driving the company’s strategy for organic growth.

He manages a team of five, who are super-efficient operating a weekly branch payrolls for +600 temporary workers as well as acting as a shared service for the company. He also chairs the company’s senior management team discussions.

Mark West  – Mark West joined RSW in 2016 as the Operations Manager, working across the group to ensure an unmatched level of service. Mark also works alongside the teams, ensuring they get the development and support needed to grow their own careers to the desired level.

HR

Having witnessed a growing demand for businesses looking to recruit HR professionals, it made sense for us to branch out into this exciting new division.

Angharad Isaac, who has been brought in as our HR specialist, brings a wealth of experience to the role and believes “HR should be at the core of any organisation”.

Talking on the launch of the division, she says:

“With 10 years Recruitment experience, specialising in Professional Services, mainly covering Human Resources and Legal, I understand the importance of building solid relationships with both my candidates and clients.”

“As a Recruiter your credibility is everything, I take the time to meet with my candidates as I feel each candidate is a representation of myself.  I also think the candidate journey is just as important as the service I provide my clients. Candidates become your clients very quickly and people never forget a good quality service.”

If you are a looking to recruit or be recruited in 2018, be sure to get in touch us at RSW today.

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Dreaming about retirement

If you find yourself thinking about what life would be like if you were not working, it may be time to move on. When in a job that suits your passion and skillset, your will want to be in the office.

You dread Mondays

Again, focusing on morale, if you hate Mondays, it is likely that your job is not for you. Though many of us love the idea of retiring in the sun, if Monday is a real dread that often feels unbearable, it is certainly time to start looking for a new post that excites you.

You lack confidence in the business’ vision

Nowadays, especially in generation Millennial, workers actually want to be part of something big, needing more than a job that simply covers the bills. Therefore, having confidence in your colleagues as well as the business’ vision is important, ensuring you are aligned with the overarching mission of the company you play a part in. If you are not, the this will only lead to a lack of passion; something that can be detrimental to career progression.

No room for personal development

Reiterating the fact that individual career goals need to be adhered to, one of the most common reasons for people leaving their job is lack of progression opportunities. If you are someone that is always striving to better themselves, then there needs to be room to develop your career in the business that you work in.  If there is no possibility of a promotion, then the job really is not for you.

Your health is suffering

From being overworked physically to being too much in demand emotionally, unsuitable jobs can have their bearing on your heath. If you are starting to see your job have negative impacts on your health, then it may be time to explore other employment options.

Seeking new opportunities this January? If so, be sure to contact us today. With a large team of professional, friendly agents, we will go to great lengths to match you with jobs vacancies that suit your skills and personal requirements.

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The majority of thriving businesses around the world credit their workforce as the most important factor in achieving success and growth in their chosen market. Recruiting the right people is therefore crucial in ensuring your business realises its full potential. 

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Take advantage of the winter

Just because Christmas is around the corner does not mean that all of the talent has taken their leave. Just like you, other top employees will still be in work. You can use this time wisely to weed out hot prospects. Given their bosses could be on vacations, they may have more flexible working hours, and their schedules may not be as hectic. People also tend to get more inquisitive in the winter months, wondering whether the snow is whiter on the other side.

Timing is everything

As is the case with most parts of recruitment, planning is key. Giving the precariousness of the winter months, it is vital that you give enough notice to your recruitment team or agencies that you are looking to hire. Timing with this could be the difference between a great hire or no hire.

Stay in touch

This may seem like a no-brainer, but you may be surprised at how many people, whether companies or clients, fail to mention to the other that they are taking the kids away that day. A simple call or message will prevent long-winded communication attempts, and be sure to put your out of office auto-response on before you leave.

Get real with timelines

Working to realistic timelines is crucial at every stage of the year, but even more so in the winter when you are working around the vacation schedules of HR managers, hiring managers, candidates, referees, or anyone else involved in the recruitment process. You should take all these variables into account when setting targets and dates, as you could be dealing with a lot of missing personnel.

Christmas may be the time to relax, but it can also be the time to recruit some serious talent with some purposeful timing, good communication and an eye for ability.

If you are looking to recruit or be recruited during December, be sure to contact us at RSW today!

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Through various research projects, professionals have shown an interest in doing jobs that are completely detached from their current situation, always wondering what it would be like to exercise skills and opportunities that they do not have. So, what would the your ‘opposite job’ be?

Using data from the US Labor department, the New York Times have created an algorithm, one that tells us the exact opposite job to the one we are currently doing. Using the records, they drilled down into a variety of positions, figuring out what their polar opposites are; some of which are rather funny!

Below are some of our favourites:

The opposite job of an accountant is an agricultural grader.
The opposite job of a sales representative is a lumberjack.
The opposite job of an administrative assistant is a surgeon.
The opposite job of an architect is a slaughterer and meat packer.
The opposite job of a social worker is a model.
The opposite job of a truck driver is a physicist.
The opposite job of an electrician is a high school principal.
The opposite job of a computer engineer is a dry cleaner presser.
The opposite job of a machinist is a chief executive.
The opposite job of a film and video editor is a mobile home installer.

Looking for a new vocation?

Whether you are on the search for the next step in your career or are eager to action a drastic professional change, be sure that we at Recruitment Solutions Wales can assist. Having partnered with a diverse range of businesses across the region, we are currently posting for vacancies of all shapes and sizes.
If you would like to learn more about ways in which we can support you throughout the job-search process, contact one of our recruitment agents today.

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