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Employer Branding Workplace

Why Can’t Gen Y Get a Job?

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…

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Employer Branding Workplace

What Do Grads Really Think?

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…

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Employer Branding

How to Conquer the Tipping Point in Employee Engagement [INFOGRAPHIC]

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!

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Employer Branding Talent Acquisition

How to Get the Most Out of Your Recruiter

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…

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Employer Branding

Working Dead: How to Stop Employees Turning Into Zombies

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…