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There’s a lot of noise at the moment about AI hollowing out entry-level work. Graduate schemes shrinking, first jobs disappearing, a generation locked out. Whatever
Recently, an AI trainer told me that the “best” way to run a recruitment process is to upload the job description, CVs and cover letters
Hive’s experience supporting MPs means we know that many will now be reflecting on their post-election recruitment decisions and wondering whether the structure of their
There are so many good reasons to outsource your recruitment process that it’s hard to know where to start.
Whether you’re a new MP or an existing one, hiring new staff can be a very time-consuming process. Are you ready to open up your inbox to potentially hundreds of applicants
Lots of lessons were learned after 2019, including the importance of getting the structure of your staff teams correct. Hiring the wrong person for the wrong job costs time, money and potentially even your reputation. Don’t rush into decisions; we can help you get this right.
As we head further into the year, closer to the inevitable election, Hive Support and many of the other service providers who exist to support
As someone overseeing and running an office, you’re always looking for ways to improve the productivity and efficiency of your team. One question you might
The majority of MP’s offices are very busy, often to the point of overwhelm. Deadlines are a constant and they get routinely moved up and
In our experience, this is a problem that occurs regularly in Parliamentary offices and can occur for many reasons. Staff absences, illnesses and general staff
As Coronavirus keeps spreading, working from home offers many benefits to both staff and MPs. Flexibility, less commuting time, better work-life balance – but there
As the Government announce that employers can use the furlough scheme for employees who have caring responsibilities (including those unable to work, or working reduced
It can be difficult knowing how to best induct new staff remotely. Read our guide with lots of tips; drawing on from years of experience
As someone who has been around for a while (coming up to 14 years) I have seen first-hand just how much the roles of Parliamentary
It’s very easy, as a new MP, to recruit in a rush. There is an urgent need to ‘hit the ground running’ and the inbox
There are infinite blogs and ‘how to’ columns out there on teams and how they work. Many are angled almost entirely at a corporate level;
I consider myself very lucky to have spent my time in Parliament working in an office that not only abides by modern employment practices but
It’s election night (or probably the early hours of the 13th December) and the moment you have been fighting for, for weeks, months and probably years,
Brexit aside, one of the important issues to be addressed by the next Parliament, will be responding to the independent inquiry into the Bullying and