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A New Prohibition Era For The FMCG Industry: The HFSS Advertising Ban

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These are changing times for the FMCG industry. With the news of the HFSS Junk Food Advertising Ban all over the web at the moment – it’s clear that the impact of this marketing restriction will be huge!  This will be one of the toughest marketing restrictions in the world! With an incredible £600m currently
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2021: The Boom of Flexitarianism

Is this the year of flexitarianism? Flexible diets, vegetarianism, veganism, pescatarianism… more and more of the UK are going out of their comfort zones, experimenting with meat-alternative and plant-based foods. Flexitarianism is no doubt one of the hot topics of 2021! According to new research, a quarter of British consumers are now choosing to follow
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“No. 1 is an Ethos”: Get a look at our new Spinningfields HQ!

Creating a happier workplace Overlooking The Ivy, in one the most prestigious office buildings in Manchester, our new No. 1 Spinningfields space is the place to be. On arrival, it’s hard to ignore the quote: “No. 1 is an Ethos”, and on entering the building you can see why.  Being in the vibrant city of
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Graduates, has the pandemic put you off doing a masters?

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If you are a driven, ambitious, resilient individual, and don’t want to join the 12.4% of graduates choosing higher education because you’re keen to kick start your career – we don’t blame you! Three whole years of studying takes a toll on you. Why not wave education goodbye and drive off into the sunset, out
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5 reasons why graduates are choosing a career in recruitment

Degree complete, you’re commercially savvy, money motivated & career-driven but unsure what to do next? Many graduates are choosing to join the £42 Billion pound UK recruitment industry! Could this be your future career? Recruitment offers… 1. Graduate schemes & Structured Training plans. 2. Big Earning potential. 3. Career Ownership – Dictate your own progression
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7 Worst Social Media Mistakes to Avoid Amidst COVID-19

When it first came into popular use, Social Media was a place where friends could share photos, air frustrations, tell jokes, celebrate milestones and make plans. It was largely assumed that anything posted on your profile was private – safe in a space populated only by your friends, family and those close to you. As
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Operating during the COVID-19 Pandemic

With the current COVID-19 pandemic situation still ongoing, we wanted to assure you that we are still operating as normal for the benefit and support of our candidate and client base. Your safety, smooth business operation and job security are our top priority and we are here to help in any way that we can.
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Top Talent Attraction Tactics of 2018

Regardless of the current recruitment climate, top talent is always in peak demand. Every forward-thinking business strives to employ gifted individuals, but with so many successful companies vying for top candidates, it can be challenging to position your business as a standout employer and close that all-important key hire. Reputation plays a huge role in
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Is your benefits package actually that competitive?

Ask yourself… Why would a happily employed person want to join your business?   What are you doing to differentiate yourself from competitors?   Do you communicate your benefits package in the best way possible?  How has your benefits package contributed to retaining talent?   Did you know that 35% of employees in the UK believe their company
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Transitioning into your Ideal Role

The beauty of the industries we recruit within is the wide range of roles available. A change of career is very daunting, but here’s our advice on making that transition as smooth as possible. Reflect Ask yourself if money wasn’t an object, what would you be doing? Take notes of your interests and hobbies. Could you
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How to Stand Out in Group Interviews

For popular roles, group interview stages are often the first contact a candidate has with the employer. The competition is to your left and right, you need to stand out. Here are our tips on making an impact: Show off your people skills Every employer no matter what industry or company they are in, will
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Discover the True Cost of a Fatal Hire

No business is immune to the damage of a bad hire. Good hiring practices and careful planning can help to reduce the impact, but there is no way to fully account for the human element of a hiring process. According to a study by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, the average cost to
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