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Employer Branding

Is Your Employee Benefits Package Competitive Enough?

An attractive benefits package is a great way for employers to compete for high calibre employees, but what employee perks are considered the most enticing to today’s job seekers? Our latest salary and recruitment survey for our local region shows that benefits are playing an even greater role within the candidate decision-making process. We have seen…

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Employer Branding: Get Behind the Wheel!

Consider this. When making a decision about renting a car, it’s safe to say most customers will likely buy on price (and we can’t blame them). However, when a number of companies are offering the same discounts and packages, other variables inevitably come into play – things like customer reviews, previous experiences, online journey… the list goes on.…

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Employer Branding

What It Takes to Be a Likeable Leader

A recent issue of People Management magazine reported the story of an unnamed travel agency in Shandong province, China. Staff who failed to like or comment on social media posts from the company’s CEO had been fined under a policy which is intended to improve morale and encourage ‘mentoring’ among younger staff. The CEO, who defends…

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The Importance of Setting Online Boundaries

The online and offline worlds have blended in to each other, which is not always a great outcome for people seeking to maintain a clear separation between personal and professional lives! For generations past, it was simple. Do not mix your personal and professional lives. The combination of such could impact how you were perceived…

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5 Blueprints for Organisational Success

When building out their teams, fast growth companies should consider this fundamental question: what organisational blueprint best fits their business model? HR professionals have a challenging role – we know that.  After all, they often have to develop process and strategy for the future, when the future is not as clear as they would like. …