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How to be a better interviewer
How to be a better interviewer Finding the best people for your business isn’t just about the best CVs. It’s about making sure that the candidates you shortlist are a good fit for your business – that they have the attitude, skills and approach that will make them a valuable addition to your team. To…
Read MoreDo you need a career mentor?
Should you have a career mentor? It can be tough, trying to figure out how best to approach your career planning. There are lots of sources of help, of course, but more people are finding that having a mentor opens up new ideas and opportunities – both within your existing workplace and beyond. There are…
Read MoreWhat’s a career plan and why should you have one?
What’s a career plan and why should you have one? One of the key characteristics of the modern workplace is that people rarely work in one company for their whole working lives. That means we can’t expect a ‘traditional’ career path, where we join a business, move through the ranks and retire on a set…
Read MoreThe importance of managing candidate expectations
The importance of managing candidate expectations We’re currently experiencing a candidate-driven market, where there are more jobs available than there are candidates to fill them. And when candidates have the upper hand, it’s up to employers to make sure their businesses are more attractive than the competition. So you need to think about the impression…
Read MoreJCW Group wins Employer of the Year at the Growing Business Awards 2021
We’re delighted to announce that we have won Employer of the Year at the Growing Business Awards 2021. Remarks from the panel of judges included “JCW are innovators in the recruitment space and provide excellent onboarding and training for graduates as well as a fully embedded culture”. The Growing Business Awards are the most credible…
Read MoreWhat are the best questions to ask candidates at interview
What are the best questions to ask candidates at interview? A productive interview is a critical part of your recruitment process. Much more than a ‘box-ticking’ exercise, it’s your key opportunity to find out about your candidate’s approach, values and fit with your business as well as their practical skills. Today, most successful candidates will…
Read MoreHow to retain women in the actuarial profession
How do we retain women in the actuarial profession? We are becoming increasingly aware of the multiple benefits of having a diverse workforce. In traditionally male-dominated professions like the actuarial sector, much progress has already been made. There is more to do, however, particularly in retaining women who come into the professional, and to ensuring…
Read MoreHigh Demand for AML, KYC skills in Luxembourg
Demand for regulatory compliance professionals in Luxembourg is at an all-time high, creating a skills shortage that could be great news for compliance professionals living in London. In fact, if you have skills in anti-money laundering (AML), know your customer (KYC), then Luxembourg’s financial institutions could be a rich vein of opportunity for you Demand…
Read MoreAudit in the future – 2022 and beyond
As part of our Achieving High Performance in Audit whitepaper discussion panel, we Looked back at the pace of change in the IA sector since the late 1940s, and saw a significant acceleration in the issuance of guidelines. In those early days, there were decades between new guidance. Today, we often see multiple changes during…
Read MoreJCW Ranks 1st in SIA Fastest Growing US Staffing Firms 2021 List.
For the second year in a row, JCW has been ranked #1 in the SIA Fastest Growing US Staffing Firms list. The list ranks firms by compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for staffing revenue from 2016 to 2020 with 52 firms qualifying to be featured this year. JCW topped the list with a CAGR of 117.7% To…
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