• Is it worth getting project management certification?

      May 9, 2012 ISLUK | Leave a comment

      Many project managers get their positions without the need for a professional certification in the field but will a PMP or Prince2 qualification improve your project management job prospects? Will it make you more employable? Will you be able to demand a higher salary? There is no doubt that sitting a course and gaining the relevant project management certification will actually improve you as a project manager (the amount obviously …

    • Recruiters now using Social media to assess candidates

      Apr 12, 2012 admin | Leave a comment

      With Social Media now an integral part of most people’s lives it seemed obvious that sooner or later businesses would start to use it to assess candidates. However how are they using the social networks and what can candidates do to make sure their social profile benefits their application rather than hinder it? OPP, the publishers of psychometric tests such as Myers Briggs, have just released a report on the …

    • Is video recruitment about to replace the interview and the CV?

      Apr 3, 2012 admin | Leave a comment

      There has been discussion for a long time about the use of video in the selection process as an alternative  to telephone and face to face interviews and now as voip technology and internet video are standard in many households and businesses, new companies are starting up with the idea of changing the way we do recruitment. Intern Sushi Intern Sushi is one of many new video recruitment solutions. It …

    • Is the future of recruitment without CVs?

      Mar 22, 2012 ISLUK | Leave a comment

      In our January article “Companies now hiring based on attitude not just technical expertise” we looked at why companies are starting to recruit based on personality and not just technical expertise. We saw that candidates with the personality most suited to the company were much more likely to succeed. However accurately judging a candidates character from their CV, covering letter and even interview is notoriously difficult so firms are looking …

    • Bagsys Bridge at Bangor

      Mar 6, 2012 ISLUK | Leave a comment

      Bagsys Bridge in the parade ring at Bangor about to have his first run over fences. Fergal O’Brien Racing is sponsored by ISL who provides the stable staff with outdoor clothing as part of its sponsorship. For more information on Feargal O’Brien racing please visit their website.          

    • Positive feedback in the workplace improves productivity and wellbeing

      Mar 2, 2012 ISLUK | Leave a comment

      In a recent article by Tony Schwartz on the energy project blog entitled “why appreciation matters so much” it was argued that positive feedback in the workplace from managers improved wellbeing and productivity. But is it really that simple? We’ve all worked for different types of employer. The strict boss who makes it clear when you’ve done something wrong and keeps you on your toes, the laissez faire manager who …