You have showcased an impressive C.V, navigated your way through the interview stages and celebrated receiving a job role. However, the hard work has only just begun as you approach the task of negotiating a salary. Discussing money can seem somewhat taboo in the UK as an air of awkwardness will inevitably ensure. The prospect…
Category: Employer Branding
Some of the world’s biggest companies use The Employer Brand Index to understand, improve and measure their employer brands.
Did somebody say unlimited holidays? Believe it or not, the concept does actually exist in some industries and it’s becoming more popular amongst employers. But despite the rise in popularity of unlimited holiday policy schemes across the UK and the increased conversation around work-life balance needing more attention, taking too many holidays is still frowned…
I’m very passionate about our employees’ happiness and well-being. I also believe that having a set of shared values, as well as a strong company culture, is central to people’s happiness at work. As CEO, I take personal responsibility for my employees’ well-being and tied to that is the fact that our values are in…
Attracting talent to a region—in this case, Ottawa—rather than an individual company requires a unique approach and special attention to your region’s strengths, international reputation, and potential. Natalie MacArthur is Director of Talent Attraction at Invest Ottawa. Have a listen to the episode below, keep reading for a summary and be sure to subscribe to…
We’ve all been there. The clock strikes 5:00 pm, you’re ready to leave work, make it to that evening fitness class and have some time to yourself with what’s left of the rest of your evening. But you still have tasks to complete. You finish what you can in a hurry and leave only to…