Company culture is a tough thing to get right and yet, more often than not, a business does not put any work into developing its own internal culture. For many of today’s modern job-seekers, they are not just looking for a job that pays the rent; they are looking for careers with progression. They are…
Category: Employer Branding
Some of the world’s biggest companies use The Employer Brand Index to understand, improve and measure their employer brands.
Over the years, there has been a drastic change in the way office space is designed. From large offices crammed full of desks, to the more recent open-plan, collaborative spaces – office interiors have evolved to reflect attitudes to work and changes in the economy. So does office design really effect productivity in the workplace?…
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You Got Fired For What?!
Working in management is no easy task. Being responsible for not only your own work, but that of multiple employees comes with its share of challenges. As any manager will tell you, firing employees is one of the downsides of management, but a necessary evil. While there’s certainly no shortage of employees who deserve to…
You know, when I started out in corporate life, the philosophy that was pervasive was ‐ more is better! Crank out the volume, produce more and more and never stop! Truthfully, many (and I mean MANY!) years later some organisations are still signed up to that belief. However, the enlightened ones have come to realise that less can very…
Whether it’s a child or an adult, super heroes have always enticed us with their resonating stories of power intrigue, and justice. There is much to learn from just watching (or for that matter, reading about) superheroes, especially when we focus on their psychological attributes. These icons of greatness can mentor our thoughts and actions…
What drives your brand? And more specifically your employer brand? A shiny website is great, job listings on LinkedIn is fantastic but you can’t beat word-of-mouth marketing. If you have people talking about you as an employer, whether that be in person or on social media, you’re probably doing something right. Some would argue that…
When entering a job interview, the last thing you want to do is to show yourself up in front of your potential new employer, however these things happen and sometimes it is just out of your control. According to a study completed by the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT), six in ten Brits have been…
In every office, you find a wide range of personalities, from the one who constantly complains about anything and everything happening in the business, to the workplace gossiper. But which one are you? Hint hint, if you can’t associate one of these personality types with a member of your team, there’s a good chance you…
To get the most out of your employees, you must keep them engaged at work. The question this poses, however, is how you can achieve this. Employee recognition schemes are becoming increasingly popular in businesses, and by making your staff feel more valued, you can drive a significant improvement in their commitment and performance in…