I want to let everyone in on a secret. Listen carefully because here it is… We are in 2017. Pretty obvious, right? Well if you looked at some major company’s application process you would think we are still in 1998. I hold more data in my right pocket then I will ever at my desktop…
Category: Employer Branding
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The workplace is unequal, but gender equality in the workplace is the best it’s ever been. Millennial women are leading the charge – but how? HumanResourcesMBA.net give the answers in their infographic below. Takeaways: Women make 77 cents for every 1 dollar a man makes. Millennial women have more education than their male counterparts. 66%…
The first step towards finding the perfect candidate comes long before the interview and reference checks – it starts with how you portray the job. It takes a pretty stellar job posting to attract above average candidates. However, the truth is, it’s not always easy. There’s a lot to convey in that short space –…
Does size really matter? That infamous question. But does size of business matter to graduates? This infographic by Milkround tries to answer that question. Takeaways: 53% of grads think working for a bigger company will look better on their CV. 41% of grads feel smaller companies can offer the chance to develop a better set…
Work-life balance, or flexibility, is a highly desired work option for millennials. So, if you want to extract from this valuable talent pool, offering them telecommuting can be a great recruiting tool. But what happens after you’ve recruited your ideal candidate and they’ve settled into their new jobs at a remote locations? Unfortunately, for some…
Productivity. How productive are you? Does flexibility help? In the workplace it does, according to officeprinciples.com. Takeaways: 47% of employees sent more emails when being able to work flexibly. 38% of people say they are more creative when they can work flexibly. 39% of employees worked longer hours when allowed to work flexibly. RELATED: How to…
Being a good manager is all about running the show while producing effective results. You are not only seen as a leader but are also expected to be fair and approachable. For many managers, their duties are limited to getting the work done, however, how you get the work done is equally important and one cannot learn to do so…
Millennials – who are they and what do you need to know about them? Badgeville have outlined all the necessary stats in the infographic below. Takeaways: Millennials are tech-savvy and optimistic. 1 in 10 millennials makes over $100,000. 15% of millennials are already managers. RELATED: How To Recruit Millennials for Your Company
I’m inspired to write this blog based on a truly rare and unique phenomenon. For the past two out of three workdays, sleet, ice and freezing temperatures have befallen the city of Houston, Texas, forcing us to work from home. Now I know, this is nothing compared to what our friends in the northern states…