New data mined by the Adzuna boffins this month shows that startups around Britain, including east London’s Silicon Roundabout/Tech City cluster, are hiring more than ever before with 4,753 positions currently advertised, up 44% since 2012. Software developers are in hot demand with 1,473 jobs currently on offer (+31% since 2012), with marketing roles second at 1,142…
Category: Employer Branding
Some of the world’s biggest companies use The Employer Brand Index to understand, improve and measure their employer brands.
I have been around business for a long time, between my corporate life and as an entrepreneur, and have made loads of mistakes and learned a lot on the way. I have invested in businesses that I shouldn’t have, I have hired people I should not have and have fired others I shouldn’t! But, none of…
It’s not easy to make sure that your employer brand is anywhere close to finis – in fact, just when you think you have a handle on how to attract the top talent, you find out that the finish line has moved…and no one told you. Not only are there tons of ad agencies out…
Social recruiting – some take to it like a duck to water and others, quite frankly, sink. It’s not the marketing part – we all know how quickly word can spread after hitting Enter on that latest vacancy – using Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn to advertise and share job openings is a breeze. However, when…
At some point in life, as we mature, we will have appointments to make for some type of interview; to be approved for attending school, to qualify for a loan, but most likely it will be an interview for employment. Some people are organized, dependable and own the four “Cs”: Clarity of thought, Confidence in…
It goes without saying that every company director and owner wants their business to be a success, but what makes one company more successful than the next? To borrow an analogy from nature: your business is like an ant colony. Whether it has 10 or 100 workers, they all work together to make it a…
Ever feel like your productivity at work is on the decline? Perhaps you’re not meeting your employer’s goals, or your own. A recent lack of energy or enthusiasm, increased mistakes or a general feeling of apathy may be contributing to your less-than-stellar performance in the office. Before you blame your declining performance on burnout or…
No matter what field or position a candidate is applying for, they have to supply a resume that covers their background and expertise, however all recruiters know that intuition plays a key factor in selecting the right person for a role. When it comes to filling design jobs and other traditionally creative ones, there’s even…
Recruiters – you need to wake up! Candidate experience and especially satisfaction is crucial in the recruitment process. While there is still plenty of talk surrounding “The Candidate Experience” it becomes very easy to shy away from basic concepts in order to put more focus on your own personal gain or the gain of the…