Some of the world’s biggest companies use The Employer Brand Index to understand, improve and measure their employer brands.
Unemployment in the US has reached it’s lowest since the beginning of the Great Recession in 2008, so are things looking up for the US workforce and economy? Jobvite have put together this infographic outlining the state of employment across the US in 2015. What is the unemployment rate? There is currently the lowest unemployment…
Starting a new job can bring back memories of starting at a new school. Whether it’s your first job, or your fifth, the first few weeks can be just as intimidating as they are exciting – however grown up and confident you are. As recruitment consultants we’re not just here to help people find a…
Though large corporate companies may be able to offer fancy perks and a higher starting salary, a large number of graduates are opting to begin their career in a startup and feel that they will build more valuable experience in a smaller company. A startup can often offer graduates the freedom to have more flexibility and…
We all know that employers want to foster employee engagement and we’d all prefer to enjoy our work. Employees who are micro-managed and not trusted to work independently are likely to be less motivated; studies show that flexibility at work improves productivity, whereas ‘presenteeism’ stifles creativity. When we are trusted to work to a high…
We’ve all felt the infamous afternoon slump. You’ve had your lunch, you’re feeling pretty relaxed and motivation has plummeted. But as you feel your mouse cursor creeping toward the most recent cat video STOP! I’ve compiled a list of things you can do to overcome your afternoon slump and keep the remainder or the day…
Job hopping is now more prevalent than in the past and it’s not uncommon for people to change jobs frequently throughout their career. Though it’s common practice and can actually be beneficial to the candidate to gain experience in a number of different areas and workplaces; it can have negative implications for the growth and…