Training is beneficial and a worthwhile investment for both the employer and employee. The employee gets the opportunity to expand on their skills and knowledge, something that is actually one of the top factors that job seekers look for in an a role; and the employer gains a skill professional who is equipped to excel in…
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Employee experience can seriously impact your bottom line. The Employer Brand Index gives you insight into what talent really thinks about your company.
This article is sponsored by Talent Inc., the largest producer of professional content and career correspondence in the world. Have you heard of the superhero or power pose? This pose could make the difference between an uncomfortable and a successful interview. A power pose is a position of confidence and comfort. Your body gives off the…
Whether you’re looking for a new job, or seeking business opportunities, networking events are a great way to create contacts in the industry. There’s no use in attending an event if all you do is spend your time checking out the array of refreshments on offer, without actually speaking to anyone. In order to make it…
When you think about diversity, what springs to mind? The first things that people usually think of are factors such as age, gender, race, cultural background, etc., but there is far more to creating a diverse workplace than hiring people who fit into different age brackets or creating the perfect male to female ratio. Though…
A good mentor should be supportive but also prepared to challenge your thinking and perspective. Ideally, your mentor can suspend judgment and encourage you to reflect on a range of options. Rapport is essential in establishing a relationship that is open and honest so you will experience maximum benefit from the mentoring. It should work…
Working environment can have a truly monumental effect on employees engagement, motivation and productivity. It may be one of the last things you think about when you’re trying to boost your employees success, but it should be at the forefront of your mind. There are numerous factors that can alter the way employees feel in their working…
This post is sponsored by Adecco Group. You can download their 2015 Work Trends Study here. As things go in life, practice makes perfect, and this is also true when it comes to social media and using it for your next job search. At least, this is what we have seen in the results of the 2015 Adecco Work…
Your resume is essential to helping you get a job – you’re unlikely to get far without it. As a record of your achievement, it (ideally) lays out for an employer exactly what you have done and therefore that you can do the job for which you’re applying. Sounds simple enough, but occasionally people slip…
The digital age, thousands of career websites, thousands of opportunities online, thousands of CV’s sent a day. The majority with the same content; so how do employers decide who to phone first, or give an interview to? ‘Back door references’! Employers will look you up on social media This should be no surprise to you that…