Gen Y are finding it harder and harder to get a job, but why? Adecco‘s infographic below explains. Takeaways: The average college grad is $25,000 in debt. To stand out when applying for a job, focus on what interests the interviewer. 53% of recent grads are unemployed. RELATED: 11 Reasons Graduates Lose Out on Jobs…
Category: Employer Branding
Some of the world’s biggest companies use The Employer Brand Index to understand, improve and measure their employer brands.
Graduates: what do they really think? What do they expect? Thanks to TotalJobs.com, we have some understanding. Takeaways: 53% of graduates think unpaid internships are fair. 47% of grads think education is for education’s sake. 87% of graduates think they have the right skills for an entry level grad job. RELATED: Graduates: Top 4 Tips for…
Employee engagement is tough to conquer. How do you get over the tipping point? Weekdone have the answers. Takeaways: There are 3 types of employee – engaged, not engaged and actively disengaged. 35% of employees are engaged. Disengagement costs businesses $500million a year. RELATED: 5 Myths of Employee Engagement…Debunked!
When teaming up with a recruiter, you want to get all you can out of him or her. Here’s how you can do just that, courtesy of Propel. Takeaways: Do your homework and research. Be honest with your recruiter. Open mind, open search. Establish ground rules. Adhere to do’s and don’ts. RELATED: 9 Ways Recruiters Screw…
When looking after employees, it’s important that they don’t become zombies and part of the working dead. What are the causes and how can you prevent it? Takeaways: Heavy workload or home problems can cause workers to become zombies. Zombies can scare away around 25% of your business. Make your work schedules sensible and you’ll…



