This year’s conference theme, “HR Evolve,” perfectly aligned with our objective at GRS Recruitment to stay ahead of emerging trends in talent acquisition and workforce management. As the HR landscape continues to evolve in response to new technologies, shifting workplace cultures, and an increasingly globalised talent pool, we found it vital to be at the forefront of these conversations.

The conference provided a great platform to showcase our expertise in recruitment and discuss key trends like employee retention, hybrid work models, and HR technology. We engaged in insightful conversations that helped us better understand the evolving needs of HR and how we can offer innovative and effective solutions.

Additionally, the event reinforced our commitment to supporting organisations with tailored recruitment solutions. We indeed enjoyed exchanging ideas on how to navigate today’s changing HR landscape and are excited to continue helping companies adapt to new challenges in talent acquisition. You can get a sneak peek of our exhibition on Instagram here and on Facebook here.

The conference was a success, and we look forward to building on the connections we made. If you missed us or want to learn more, feel free to reach out. We’re here to help you navigate the future of recruitment!

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Instead of worrying over a possible adverse reaction, remember that there are many simple things you can do to ensure that you resign on the best terms. Giving adequate notice, writing a resignation letter, and expressing gratitude towards your employer for the opportunities they provided you with are great ways to ensure that you leave a good impression behind. Below we share the best tips on what not to do and do so that you can resign gracefully.

Note: Resigning on good terms is especially important in smaller job markets, such as Cyprus and Malta. Maintaining positive relationships with past colleagues is essential because of three reasons. First, you’ll want to be able to ask your previous employer for a favorable recommendation before you leave. Second in smaller professional networks, it is easy for your reputation to precede you, so you don’t want your new employer to have a negative impression of you before you even begin working for them. Finally, you may end up returning to an old employer or may re-encounter former supervisors at your new job. Therefore, creating and maintaining positive working relationships ensures that you always have positive work experience.

When to Resign From a Job

Knowing when to resign from a job is crucial for both personal and professional growth. If you feel unfulfilled, undervalued, or find that your work no longer aligns with your career goals, it might be time to move on. Persistent stress, lack of work-life balance, or toxic workplace environments are also strong indicators that it’s time to resign. Additionally, if there are no opportunities for advancement or your current role no longer challenges you, seeking new opportunities elsewhere can be the right step. Ultimately, resigning should be a decision made after careful consideration of your well-being and future aspirations.

How to Resign From a Job

To resign professionally, schedule a private meeting with your manager and clearly state your intention to leave, giving the standard two-week notice or the period specified in your contract. Express gratitude for the opportunities you had, remain positive, and offer to help with the transition. Follow up with a formal resignation letter outlining your last working day. Maintain your work ethic during the notice period, and leave on good terms to preserve relationships and your reputation.

Do Quit in Person

Whether you have a good or bad relationship with your manager, make sure you quit in person. Your boss has invested time and resources into your growth so resigning through email, leaving a letter on their desk, or through human resources can make you seem ungrateful. An in-person conversation is the best way to show your respect and appreciation.

Bonus Tip:  Prepare your manager by sending an email saying that you’ll like to discuss with them your future at the company. By giving them time to process the possibility of your resignation, they’ll be less reactive as they won’t be blind sighted (blindsided) by the news.

Don’t Tell Your Colleagues First

We often have closer relationships with colleagues than with our bosses. Therefore, it can be tempting to share the news with your closest colleagues before telling your boss. Co-workers knowing before management can be harmful as this can create office rumours notifying your boss of your decision before you can even contact them for a meeting about it.

Indirectly learning about your resignation can cause your manager to feel disrespected and lead to a heated conversation when you finally share the news with them. You will damage your reputation and hurt your chances of getting a positive recommendation.

Do Give Adequate Notice

Everybody has heard of the two-weeks’ notice, but some companies may require more so make sure to check your contract to ensure that you are following company policies. Replacing staff can be a costly and a time-consuming procedure, so the more notice you give, the easier the hiring process will be for your employers.

Bonus Tip: If you are someone in a supervisory or managerial role, you’ll want to submit your resignation with a 4-6-week notice. Giving sufficient notice to the hiring manager will provide them with enough time to find an experienced replacement that can handle the more complicated responsibilities of a managerial role. If your substitute is the right fit, you’ll ensure that your previous employer doesn’t have to rush the hiring process to cover your workload and avoid receiving the blame for any hiring mishaps due to you giving them too short of a notice.

Don’t Let out Your True Feelings or Thoughts

Giving your resignation is not the time to tell your boss or colleagues how much you disliked them. Both your resignation letter and exit interview should focus on the positive experiences you’ve had, such as how much the role has taught you. Speaking your mind will feel great at the moment, but you will quickly regret it. Not only will you lose their recommendation, but also your image as a professional.

Keep your resignation letter short and straight to the point. You only need to include that you are resigning, when your last workday is, and a brief statement expressing your appreciation for the opportunity.

Do Offer to Train Your Replacement

If you have the opportunity, then offer to help train your replacement. By offering your assistance, you will be able to accomplish various things. First, by training your replacement, you will make the transition into your old role smoother and quicker. The quicker your replacement can fulfil your role’s responsibilities, the faster your former team regains some of their lost productivity that resulted from your resignation. Moreover, it will show your employer that you appreciated working with them and leave them with a positive impression of you.

Bonus Tip: Even when you can’t directly train your replacement, you can still write them a comprehensive guide that highlights the critical tasks, contacts, and advice. Both your company and replacement will certainly appreciate your generosity.

Don’t Forget to Say Goodbye

Your direct teammates are often the closest people to you at work, so they deserve to hear directly from you about the change in your career. Before leaving take a few minutes to send a farewell email that highlights some of the positive experiences you’ve shared with each of the team members. Make sure to include your contact information so that you can keep in touch.

Resignation Letter Sample

Dear [Manager’s Name],

Please accept this letter as formal notification of my intention to resign from my position as [job title] with [company name]. In accordance with my notice period, my final day will be [date of last day].

I would like to thank you for the opportunity to have worked in the position for the past [time in employment]. I have learned a great deal during my time here and have enjoyed collaborating with my colleagues. Additionally, I will take a lot of what I have learned with me in my career and will look back at my time here as a valuable period of my professional life.

During the next [notice period in weeks] I will do what I can to make the transition as smooth as possible and will support in whatever way I can to hand over my duties to colleagues or to my replacement. Please let me know if there is anything further, I can do to assist in this process.

Thank you again for the opportunity to be a part of [Company Name]. I wish you and the entire team continued success.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]

Gracefully quitting your job is a process that requires thought and execution. It becomes even more difficult when you are part of smaller job markets such as Cyprus and Malta. If you wish to do what is best for your career, you must ensure that you have a smooth transition out of your old company.

By showing respect and gratitude towards your managers and company, you can leave any position with your reputation and network intact.

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Countless individuals of all ages fear job insecurity due to the pandemic and now is the time to get your career back on track and turn this COVID-19 situation into an opportunity!

We, at GRS Recruitment, understand how challenging these times can be for everyone, therefore we want to share some actionable advice for people, who are currently looking for a new job or want to reshape their career during the pandemic, but fear the process of recruiting. Let us help you along the way and together with you, find your dream job!

Some inside strategies to help you take control of your career during the pandemic are the following:

Keep your CV and LinkedIn Profile Up to date

Your LinkedIn profile as well as your CV should be updated and include all your recent experiences and education focusing on those you built during these unprecedented times. This could include a course you did online during lockdown or even a webinar you participated in. If you are not sure how to effectively put together a CV or not sure how to present your experiences and education in a way that will be attractive to hiring managers, GRS will be more than happy to help you.

Finding the Right Recruitment Agency

GRS Recruitment can help you with the initial steps of building a career during (and after) these uncertain times by advising on your CV. We have over 15 years’ experience in the field and work with a huge range of both local and international companies in Cyprus.

Try a new industry

Some industries were impacted more than others during the COVID-19 pandemic, for example, the Hotel, Tourism sector and events industries have been devastated by COVID-19. If you are in one of these industries, it may be worth looking into a sector that thrived through this pandemic such as Forex or Gaming especially if you have languages. Don’t be afraid to get out of your comfort zone and try something new!

Make sure you are indispensable

Let your direct line manager know that you care about the state of the business you are employed by, by asking how the company is performing. This will not only show your genuine interest in the business, but it will also give you an opportunity to ask if there is any additional support you can give to other teams or projects in these difficult times. By showing your initiative to help others within the company it will also help to make you indispensable.

Fill the skill gap

Now is the best time for you to invest time in improving your skillset and earning a competitive advantage. During the pandemic, many training organisations and individuals are offering discounts and incentives to take up training webinars and there are some great offers available to help you develop new skills. This skill may be a new language, a marketing course or even a creative writing course. Every new skill potentially opens a different door for your career.

If you are looking for a new opportunity or even a change in your career path in these unusual times, contact us at GRS Recruitment so one of our team members can reach out and discuss what opportunities may be available. As a licensed Recruitment Agency with over 15 years’ experience in the market, we have the experience and expertise to help you make that next career move.

For more information please don’t hesitate to contact a member of the team on +357 25342720 or email us jobs@grsrecruitment.com

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At Fairfax Yeaman we are strong believers in constant learning and the importance of it. We strive on development and encourage it as much as possible amongst our staff. This helps us remain the most trusted outsourced partner for payroll and provident fund services, accounting services, HR services and international payroll in Cyprus. Companies and individuals choose us because of our combined years of experience and knowledge in the industry keep our reputation as top-of-the-line service providers.

When selecting a reputable company to help your organization with payroll and HR services for example, it’s important to pin-point organisations that make it evident that they invest in their staff members. By investing in their staff members, they are indirectly also investing in the goals of their clients because the more educated the teams are, the better the outcome of the partnership hence the better the results.

At Fairfax Yeaman, we invest in our staff to ensure they are up to date with all new trends in the industry and provide the correct training to build fruitful experience when offering our services to others. It is important to us to offer all our services at the highest standards which is why we are so proud of Eirini for making the decision of completing her human resources management diploma!

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Expats are entitled to certain tax benefits for working in Cyprus. Article 8 (21) provides that the tax exemption of €8.550 and 20% (whichever is the lower) of the remuneration from any employment exercised in Cyprus by an individual who was resident outside Cyprus the tax year before the year of commencement of employment in Cyprus is exempt from income tax.

On 15^th December 2020, an amendment of the article was put in force.

What is the purpose of the amendment?

The purpose of the amendment is to extend the application of the 20% tax exemption for expats working in Cyprus. The amendment of the article applies until the tax year 2025.

Prior to this extension, only those commencing employment in Cyprus from 2012 and onwards were qualified for this exemption. Individuals were able to claim the exemption for a period of 5 years up to tax year 2020.

The extension of the tax benefit now allows individuals to apply for a 5-year period given that the commencement of their employment is between 2012 and 2025.

I want to know more about the tax benefit for expats in Cyprus

For more information on the extension of the 20% tax benefit for expats contact Fairfax Yeaman, a GRS Group Company.

Explore the benefits of engaging the Fairfax Yeaman team to assist your personnel through this process by contacting them on +357 25558025 or at accounts@fairfaxyeaman.com

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GRS Recruitment’s partner Fairfax Yeaman is recognized for their complete outsourced payroll solution, bookkeeping, and accounting services and offers a cost-effective strategy that saves companies’ time, staff, and infrastructure costs. With years of experience, Fairfax Yeaman has built their expertise working with leading organisations across the globe who appoint and trust them as their experienced and professional outsourced partner.

In addition to their outsourced Payroll Solutions, Fairfax Yeaman will now be offering “Payroll Consultations” to those who run their payroll in-house. Payroll is known to be a task that can be time-consuming if not done efficiently. Fairfax Yeaman is offering a Consultation to ensure that if your payroll is carried out in-house, that it is compliant with both existing and new legislations.

What can Fairfax Yeaman do for you?

Each company has different needs when it comes to their payroll depending on the amount of employees they have and the complexity of the renumeration paid to their employees. Fairfax Yeaman can offer a 360 appraisal of an in-house payroll process no matter what the size or complexity of the payroll.   The team at Fairfax draw on a combined expertise of over 30 years in payroll and having a background from the Top Four they are used to working with large global multinational companies as well as more traditional local companies

The Fairfax Consultations are a flexible resource and can be used on an annual or quarterly basis depending on each client’s requirements.

The clients of Fairfax Yeaman receive confidentiality, efficiency, and compliance.  Payroll requires sensitive information about personnel and in the current world with GDPR it is crucial that your payroll processes are compliant with Data Protection and GDPR.  Fines imposed for non -compliance with GDPR can run into the tens of thousands and as an EU-wide legislation it is being enforced.

Book a payroll consultation in Cyprus today

If you would like to speak to one of our team  to find out more about our Payroll Consultations please call Nicoletta Demetriou, Director 00357 25558025, or email Nicoletta directly Nicoletta@fairfaxyeaman.com

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The taxation system in Cyprus is one of the more beneficial in comparison to other countries, making it an attractive destination to both companies and individuals.

As an expat living in Cyprus, you can benefit from the following exemptions:

20% or MAX of €8,550 tax exemption

The Tax Relief entitlement was due to expire on 31/12/2020, however, according to our sources, the government is now in discussions regarding the extension of this 20% tax benefit for expats for five more years since they have seen an influx in people from abroad coming to Cyprus for employment as a result of this program. By the end of 2020, we should have an official announcement from the government on whether or not this will continue.

For someone who was not residing in Cyprus prior to taking up employment in Cyprus is exempted from tax and this would apply from January 1s from the year following the year of the beginning of employment. The lower of 20% on the annual emoluments or EUR 8,550 (whichever is lower) is the amount that is exempt for the aforementioned individuals.

This exemption can only be benefited from for a maximum of 5 years until the year 2020. It is now under review to be extended and we should have an announcement soon.

50% exemption on the tax for expats:

When an individual’s income exceeds EUR100,000 per annum starting from the actual start date of employment and 12 months onwards and was not a tax resident in Cyprus prior to the commencement of their employment, 50% of the gross emoluments are eligible to be deducted from taxable income.

This exemption can only be benefited from for a period of 10 years from the year of employment.

Which tax exemption are you entitled to as an expat in Cyprus?

It is important to emphasize that no individual is entitled to both exemptions simultaneously.

When submitting your tax returns, it is important to be able to distinguish whether or not you are considered a resident of Cyprus or not as it makes a significant difference in terms of your claims.

Book your tax consultation with our experts

At Fairfax Yeaman, our team of experts can access whether the benefit is applicable in your case.  To simplify the procedure, contact the Fairfax Yeaman team to assist your personnel by contacting them on +357 25558025 or at accounts@fairfaxyeaman

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Building a strong CV, applying for a job with a potential employer, and getting invited for an interview, are already huge achievements that should be acknowledged considering that only a select few get invited to interview.

The next step is the most important part of the process  – preparing for the interview. Even the most prepared and qualified candidates can feel unsettled by a difficult question posed by the interviewer.

Compiled in this article are 8 tips on how to answer some of the toughest interview questions.

How do you answer the toughest “personality” interview questions?

1) Tell me about yourself.

This question is one of the most common and would usually come on early in the interview. Candidates would typically go on for 5-7 minutes discussing subjects that may be irrelevant to the job and this is not necessarily what the interviewer is looking for. Imagine it as an elevator pitch, no more than 1-2 minutes focusing on your work experience, education, what you can bring to the table and perhaps a hobby.

2) What is your biggest weakness?

With this question, the interviewer is trying to test your abilities when faced with a difficult question and it is a test to see how you respond. The candidate should avoid using a good trait and trying to pose it as a weakness like “I am a perfectionist” – it will take the interviewer a second to realise that you just cannot identify your own weaknesses.

3) What is your biggest strength?

The fact that you have been invited for an interview most likely means that you already have strengths that aligns with the job position, but it is different when it is heard from the candidate. There are two things to focus on here; firstly, do not mention too many strengths because it will just sound like you are boasting, up to 3 is sufficient. Secondly, make sure the strengths mentioned are relevant to the job. When applying for an HR job for example, you wouldn’t use digital marketing as a strength.

How do you answer the toughest job-related interview questions?

4) How do you handle stress?

Unfortunately, stress is a common component in the workplace. Employers ask this question to know that you will handle a stressful situation with a positive attitude especially if stress is an integral part of the role you have applied for. Mishandling stressful situations could have a negative impact in the workplace as a whole so it is important for employers to know that the candidate will handle the situation with grace.

The best way to tackle this question is by explaining a stressful situation you handled well in the past.

5) Why have you been out of work for so long?

This question is asked because candidates that have gaps between their work experience are usually put in the “bad pile”, however, the fact that you have been called in for an interview means the employer is giving you a chance to explain yourself rather than assuming the worst (being fired).

The best approach in this case would be to be honest rather than make up a story. If you have a gap due to personal reasons, explain yourself and then emphasise on why now is the right time for you to go back into the market.

6) Why are you leaving your current job?

Candidates need to be very careful with this question because employers are waiting to see if you will speak badly of your previous employer which will reflect on your character. It will not benefit you at all if you complain about your previous job or colleagues.

As opposed to discussing the employer, focus more on yourself and your experience in your previous role. Something like “I have gained a lot of experience from my previous role and am now ready for a new challenge.” This way you show the interviewer that you are willing and ready to take on new challenges and bring over what you have learnt to the new role.

How do you answer the toughest future-related interview questions?

7) Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

Candidates often feel that they are obliged to say that they want to be with the company they have applied for however this should not always be the case. If you sincerely feel that way, then build the career path you see yourself in at this company. Otherwise, you can take a different approach and focus on something you would like to develop over the next five years.

This question is usually asked to find out whether you plan to stay in the company long-term or not because the hiring process is not as easy as it seems and is very time consuming for the employer.

8) Why should I hire you?

Candidates usually hesitate when answering this question as they don’t want to oversell themselves or sound arrogant. The best thing to do is to just add on what you have already said throughout the interview and make sure you haven’t left anything important out.  It is vital to highlight the strengths and experiences you have that will complement the role you have applied for.

Book your consultation with us

Do you want to ensure that you ace your next interview? Then speak to one of our Consultants at GRS Recruitment on  +357 25342720/22769369 you can also watch a video for more interview tips with more visuals on how to approach and conduct yourself within an interview.

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Malta Public Transport Chairman, Felipe Cosmen, commented on the launch of operating a public transport service in Cyprus: “Thanks to our success in Malta we just launched a similar bus service in Cyprus which started to operate last weekend. We have managed to export the successful public transport model from Malta to another European country.”

GRS Group the leading recruitment, payroll and Outsourcing company in Cyprus, was selected for its high-quality service and experience with large Outsourcing projects in the Energy, Retail, Banking, and Construction sectors. Lorraine Piggott Brown, Senior Operations Manager said ‘having worked in a number of industry horizontals in Cyprus we were delighted to be partnering with CPT as it was our first Outsourced Project in the Transport sector in Cyprus’.

The project began just before lockdown and involved the transfer of over 650 employees to the new company which involved face to face meeting across Cyprus. However, as the pandemic spread and became more serious, face to face meetings had to be replaced; innovation and technology took over.  Project Manager Annita Paliou said ‘it happened very quickly, and we had to think on our feet as the Health & Safety of the CPT & GRS staff was off paramount importance. As things developed, we realised that we would have to replace the face to face meetings and use a blend of technology including What’s App, Viber, Zoom and Microsoft Teams’. Organization on the project was key to ensure the 4^th July deadline was met  and all the information and paperwork for each staff member had been gathered, recorded and processed  to ensure a seamless transition for the employees to the new company Cyprus Public Transport.

With the 4^th July target achieved successfully and the employees on-boarded by GRS it was the then over to Fairfax Yeaman, a member of the GRS Group to take over, as they were selected as the outsourced payroll provider to run and manage payroll for the new company and its employees.

The CEO of GRS Group, Steve Slocombe, commented on the partnering with CPT “We are extremely pleased to be offering our expertise and services to such a premium client. With the advent of Covid we faced some unprecedented challenges with the project but due to our organised and agile approach we turned the project into a success. This of course was all down to the project team and I would personally like to thank them all: Lorraine, Annita, Christiana, Laura S and Laura C for their outstanding performance and resilience in such a strange and difficult time.”

If you would like to learn more about how your business can benefit from our Outsourcing Services please contact Steve Slocombe /Lorraine Piggott Brown at : steve@grsrecruitment.com lorraine@grsrecruitment.com Limassol 00357 25342720 Nicosia 00357 22769369

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However, job descriptions do not only serve one purpose. They accomplish many essential roles within the operation of a business such as:

• Functioning as a guide for interview questions
• Provides information and content to be included in Advertisements
• Provides a starting point for employee reviews, setting goals, growth paths, and salary increases

Continue to read below to learn about the three roles which we consider to be the most crucial functions of job descriptions within the operations of a business.

What to include in a job description?

Before we dive further into three more essential roles of job descriptions, we believe it is necessary to first to discuss what you should include in your job descriptions. Each one should include the following:

1. Title, position summary and an explanation of duties
2. Education level and desired experience
3. Essential skills required for the position
4. Required certificates and licenses
5. Physical requirements (if applicable)
6. Work environment and culture
7. Team structure (who they report to)

Helps to Determine Fit

The modern job seeker no longer selects their future employers based on just an attractive salary. The new generation of workers is more socially aware, and they want to work for a company that shares similar values to theirs. Companies who want to stand out from the rest and want to attract the best talent can do so using the job description. By including information about the company culture and its values within the job posting, they can attract candidates whose values align with theirs.

Finding the right fit is a two-way road- meaning that companies also have an interest in attracting candidates whose character and goals fit theirs. When employees and companies share ideals with their employers, they are less likely to leave for new opportunities.  Shared values help personnel feel more connected to their work, and so they stay longer with their current employers.

Clarifies Expectations

The job description is vital because it spells out to the employee exactly what you expect of them from the moment they apply to the job. It helps job seekers to decide whether they have the right qualifications for the position and the human resources team to determine what skills, education, and experience they should look for in a new employee.

The job description is also key to helping other team members understand the role and responsibilities of new colleagues. When everyone has a strong understanding of what each member is capable of and which duties they are responsible for, there is less miscommunication among teammates and easier collaboration. It acts as a guide for the training of new employees. The job description will tell supervisors which the critical skills of a role are so that they can create a “lesson plan” for new hires.

Protects the organization

Every employer must comply with employment laws. Writing a job description- although it is not legally, required-can help companies defend themselves against legal action from an employee or former employee if the duties and responsibilities are clearly explained in a job description. Any company that operates within the EU must follow EU employment law, which includes legislation on working conditions (ex. working hours), workplace equality, employment contracts, gender equality and, many more.

Do you have open vacancies in your company that you need to fill Or gaps in your HR Policies ? Then you need to speak to the experts in HR & recruiting – GRS Recruitment. We can help with all your recruiting and HR needs including, sourcing candidates, writing up HR Policies and job descriptions, to advertising, pre-screening candidates, to conducting interviews on your behalf. For a confidential discussion please call us now

For more information and to find out what to include in a job description, feel free to contact GRS Recruitment.

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