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The UK games industry has launched a new initiative offering free games to NHS front line workers fighting COVID-19. Games for Carers will give away more than 85,000 video games and games subscriptions to NHS workers in the United Kingdom. The original idea for the initiative came from games journalist Chris Scullion and has been supported and brought to life by marketing fi...

Bored in lockdown? Why not use this time to upskill your digital marketing skills? Many leading digital marketing companies and online learning platforms are offering access to their platforms and courses, normally worth thousands of pounds, free of charge (or heavily discounted) over this difficult time. Here is a list of free digital marketing courses and tools to help kic...

Video interviews…the new normal ey? Companies are switching to video interviews to hire fresh talent during the lockdown. While the world gets back on its feet, here are our top tips to ace your upcoming interviews… 1. Check your tech Testing makes perfect! Check your internet connection, camera and audio beforehand. You should also download the program (whether it be Skype,...

We are delighted to announce that the McGinley Group has been recognised for the second time as one of the best small companies to work for in the UK! The McGinley Group appeared on the list, which is compiled by the Sunday Times, among a variety of national businesses from a wide range of sectors. The Group has seen massive growth since formation in 2010, and as of today, e...

We’re sure you will be aware of the changes to increase compliance with the existing off-payroll working rules (often known as IR35) coming into force in April 2020, but are you truly confident in how it affects you, if at all? What is IR35? IR35 is a piece of legislation designed to tackle tax avoidance from ‘disguised employment’ – where self-employed contractors set up li...

"No recruiters please!" When scrolling through my LinkedIn feed or searching for current vacancies on an agency's website; this infamous phrase keeps rearing its ugly head far too often for a recruiters liking. I will only contact an agency with good intentions – with the hope to see if we can help their business and build a fruitful relationship. But this is usually greeted...

Today we are delighted to announce that Creative Personnel has been acquired by the McGinley Group. The acquisition was officially made on Friday 31 May 2019. McGinley Group is the second fastest growing recruitment group in the UK & Ireland (FT 2018). Now operating eight companies across five core sectors (Aerospace, Construction, Education, Healthcare and Technology), with...

Today we're all about PPC. We're currently working with the world's best agencies who are working with globally recognised brands. These roles offer amazing benefits packages, fantastic work/life balance and incredible salaries. PPC Roles in London Interested? Send your CV to Georgia Mason - gmason@creativepersonnel.co.uk. For a full list of jobs currently available, please ...

LinkedIn has published the 2019 Global Talent Trends report revealing the emerging trends that are shaping the future of the workplace. The report surveyed over 5,000 talent professionals in 35 countries, as well as LinkedIn behavioural insights and conversations with experts and employers. The four new trends dominating this year's report are: soft skills, work flexibility,...

Editor’s Note: This post was originally posted in 2019 and has been updated for 2020. Have you been looking for a list of the best digital events to attend in the UK this year? Well then, you’ve come to the right place! We've prepared a list of the best digital marketing events, conferences, meetups, and workshops to attend in 2020. We've got everything covered with over 50 ...