- Eliminating Long Commutes
Long commutes cause stress, adversely impacting on the productivity of employees and cause an increase in fuel consumption at a time when the world is combating global warming.
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One happy client!
“It was an absolute pleasure to work with Afina Partners. Emma was so friendly and easy to communicate with. The level of service was exceptional and she understood our requirements from the outset. She was most efficient and always quick to respond. We’re delighted with our new EA who’s been with us for nearly six months now. Thank you Afina!”
Two-thirds of working mothers have stopped working or now work less
Two-thirds of working mothers have stopped working or now work less, according to a new survey.
New research from TopCV, the world’s largest CV-writing service, has found that nearly two-thirds of working mothers have either stopped working (40 per cent) or reduced their hours (19 per cent) since the start of the pandemic.
Life after furlough: managing the return-to-work
The Government Job Retention Scheme, or furlough as we more widely know it, continues to wind down – finishing officially on 30th September 2021.
CEO Secrets: ‘Four-day weeks are good for business’
“At Bakedin we work four-day weeks because it makes our staff more motivated,” says CEO and founder Joe Munns. “It also gives us a really powerful recruitment and retention tool for the business.”
Boom in the job market
Permanent staff appointments rise at record pace as pandemic restrictions ease further in May
Out of Office
Recruiting staff used to be a question of reading through a pile and CVs and conducting interviews to find the best candidate. But, as Ruth discovers, everything has changed. Many job applicants are faced initially with online interviews – speaking into the camera of their laptop in response to automatic questions.
“How Going Part-Time Changed My Life”
Deciding to reduce your hours can be an anxiety-inducing decision. But could it also be the best decision that you ever make?
Citigroup CEO ordains Zoom-free Fridays to ease ‘relentless’ pandemic workday
Global investment bank Citigroup has banned work video calls on Fridays in an attempt to help employees break free from the “relentlessness of the pandemic workday”.
Job of the week
Our client, a tech start-up is looking for an experienced Business Assistant to support the Founder, based in Guilford. It is 3 days a week, flexible on days. Please do get in touch for full job description and details – emma@afinapartners