In my last blog post, I wrote about the unfair advantages good-looking people experience in the workplace, and a new website looking to capitalize on them. There is plenty of data to support the fact that positive work attributes are more likely to be credited to the genetically gifted. However, an interesting counterpoint was recently…
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Some of the world’s biggest companies use The Employer Brand Index to understand, improve and measure their employer brands.
Social media is a very dangerous tool to have, especially at work. Here are the top social media fails to stop you doing the same! 1. The over-eager tweeter: Does this look familiar to you? Sometimes, you don’t even wait for the job offer – just the interview is enough to make you hit the…
Is constructive criticism the same as feedback? I don’t think so – but others may beg to differ. I avoid using the word criticism as much as I can (except in a technical ‘literary criticism’ way) as it always feels as if it is negative. It is judgemental in its essence and unpleasant. Most people…
With over 20 years of experience, Mark O’Toole has outlined 11 reasons why graduates will lose out on jobs in this set of slides. Have you done any of these? Let us know in the comments! Takeaways: Don’t make your resume longer than a 25 year professional, especially when you’re a graduate! Make sure you…
This infographic by accreditedonlinecolleges.org outlines why beauty has its benefits – especially in job terms. Takeaways: Attractive workers earn 10-15% more than their unattractive co-workers. A larger woman (on average) earns less, whereas larger men earn more. Looks can be linked to self esteem indirectly, which will cause higher or lower pay later on in your…
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How to Keep Your Best Employees
You have a red hot performer, she is excelling at all the key performance indicators, loved by your clients – WOW! So, what is the problem? The problem, as often articulated to me is, that you are afraid of losing her. You cannot pay anymore, you are afraid your competitors are buttering her up. So,…
FACT: Employee referrals can produce hires that are of higher quality. They’re also known to stick around longer. However, even though many employers are aware of employee referral programs, they are still skeptical about the benefits. This infographic, compiled by Zao, counters this skepticism by debunking the five most common myths about referral programs. Takeaways:…
Reality check! Are you aware that recruiting has changed? Gone are the days of “Post and Pray”: where you post a job listing and wait for the swarm of candidates to come a runnin’. Today’s recruiters have bigger, better technology but we also have a veritable firehose of candidates to deal with. The baby boomers…
The vast majority of internet users today rely on peer-review sites before making a purchase. From books to restaurants, hotels and even airplane seats, users happily rely on online services to aid them in making informed choices. Sites such as Amazon, Yelp, TripAdvisor and eBay have made online reviews the norm for savvy consumers everywhere.…