Christine Carey, London area manager, Tate ‘We’d advise PAs to be open minded and flexible when considering new opportunities. As the role of the PA continues to evolve and move away from the traditional one to more of a support role, PAs should be open to the idea of supporting more than one person and [...]
Tate took a stand at the Office Exhibition at Earls Court, sharing a stand with the REC, which is a great affiliation for our brand. To celebrate National PA Day 2011, we were giving away an iPad 2 in a prize draw. The winner will be drawn at random before the end of September 2011. [...]
Tate is pleased to announce that they will be exhibiting, alongside the REC’s Institute of Recruitment Professionals, at office* on September 15-16 at Earls Court – one of the central events for the office professional community. This event attracts over 3000 attendees from London and the South and we are delighted to be joining Executary News, [...]
The Tate trophy cabinet is looking impressively full at the moment! We are truly delighted to have swept the board at the prestigious Recruiter Awards for Excellence for two consecutive years in a row, winning the much sought-after award for Best Commercial Recruitment Firm in 2009 and 2010. More recently, Tate was awarded Best Large [...]
Many factors, both internal and external, impact the way that you recruit. Whether you’re running a business, a team or a project, thorough planning is essential to ensure success. Recruitment is no different – from identifying the task’s skill requirements to assessing the individual’s personality fit – it requires understanding and awareness of your organisation, your objectives and the world outside your business.
This time last year, concerning reports circulated declaring Swine Flu to be the ‘worst epidemic ever’. The virus swept the country resulting in schools closing to help limit spreading and added significant strain on business continuity. In 2008 Britain was in the grip of a flu outbreak greater than anything seen in the previous eight [...]
In light of the public sector cuts, employees exhaled a sigh of relief when the latest unemployment figures revealed that there were continued signs of recovery in the labour market. The Office of National Statistics advised there was another fall in the number of people out of work; the new unemployment rate now at 7.8 [...]
Pass rates have risen, grades have got higher…but the number of university places for A-Level students is dwindling, fast! This year 200,000 students are predicted to find themselves without a place at university. Those unable to secure a place will be looking to apprenticeships and work based learning initiatives to allow them to develop skills [...]
Yes, in Tate’s 5th edition of the Guide we discuss the value in nurturing a good employer brand and get to grips with how this can improve employee attraction and retention. Find out how you can make the most of your brand with our useful hints and tips and download the Guide here http://www.tate.co.uk/clients/tate-reports.aspx
Up until earlier this year, retiring at the age of 60 or 65 has been a right of passage for most. The DRA (Default Retirement Age) would kick in and those approaching their twilight or freedom years would be offered a pension package. However, under new plans from the government, the DRA will be scrapped [...]
