You may know by now that, at Iconic Resourcing, we believe in giving back. That’s why we’ve teamed up with Alzheimer Scotland as our charity partner. All of the Iconic employees have had personal experience with dementia and Alzheimer’s at one time, so it’s a cause that means a lot to us. In September, both […]
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This month, we’ve been focussing on charitable giving and charity partnerships between business and non-profit, charitable organisations. We talked a few weeks ago about all the benefits that charitable giving can have for your business, beyond the tax breaks that everyone else talks about. Now that you know all about the benefits, we thought we’d
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We wrote last week about some of the lesser known benefits of corporate giving and entering into charitable partnerships. In the past, corporate giving might have consisted of large donations – funds raised by employees or a share of company profits – presented to the representative of a chosen charity in the form of a
The Big Charity Cheque is Dead: 7 Modern Ways for Businesses to Donate Read More »
As you may know, Hannah and Lauren – Iconic Resourcing’s co-founders and directors – recently ran a half marathon to raise money for Alzheimer’s Scotland, a charity close to their hearts. So, we’ve been thinking about what it means to partner with and raise money for charities, and what benefits – beyond the immediate and
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It’s becoming increasingly common for firms, especially SMEs to outsource a portion of their financial and accounting procedures, from basic auditing and tax assessments, to financial planning and strategy. Even larger accountancy firms are getting in on the act and making use of outsourcing in order to scale for large projects or mitigate against the
Outsourcing Accounting Services: 5 Pros and 5 Cons Read More »
Mark Cuban, the billionaire tech entrepreneur, said in 2018 that, “a liberal arts degree in philosophy will be worth more than a traditional programming degree.” That might sound surprising to some people. It’s true of more than just the programming sector too. As the workplace becomes increasingly automated, the requirement that employees excel when it
Empathy and Experience: 3 Ways To Build Increasingly Important Soft Skills Read More »
Hi everyone! We just wanted to take a minute and update you all on what has been a crazy first six months for Iconic Resourcing. A Change of Scene Firstly, we’re really excited to have moved into our brand new office on West Regent street. The address is the same, but we’ve moved upstairs to
September Iconic Update: Awards Ceremonies, Marathons, Moving and More Read More »
The accounting sector has a problem with numbers. Specifically, it’s becoming harder and harder for firms to attract top talent. Why? There just aren’t enough talented bodies to go around. In what’s come to be known as the ‘war for talent’, top firms are finding it increasingly difficult to secure and retain highly qualified finance
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This week, we’ve been thinking a lot about technological innovation in HR and recruitment. One of the ways that technology is reshaping the recruitment process is the rise of video interviewing. At Iconic Resourcing, we keep up with the kind of innovations that improve the recruitment process for both our clients and our candidates. That’s
Innovative Recruitment Practices: Why We’re Investing in Video Interview Technology Read More »
Wearable tech is a buzzword in certain circles at the moment. The proliferation in recent years of fitness trackers and smartwatches, especially in the workplace, has put wearable tech firmly on the business agenda. Today we’re asking whether using new technology to monitor is ultimately a good idea for business leaders. It’s important to remember
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