LinkedIn may not be a well-used networking tool among employees in manufacturing and the trades, but don’t underestimate the tech-savvy nature of today’s blue-collar workers. Smartphones are as common as hard hats at construction sites these days as workers use them for scheduling jobs, sending proof-of-work updates and staying in touch with their supervisors and…
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Some of the world’s biggest companies use The Employer Brand Index to understand, improve and measure their employer brands.
It’s usually the first place candidates land on when they’re looking for their next job but are they all fit for purpose. You’d think a website which is dedicated to careers should be doing just that, right? Well, according to our panel of 10 experts careers websites don’t always get it right. They tell us…
As any good team leader knows, you get the most out of your employees when they’re happy to work for you. You don’t have to be everyone’s friend all of the time, but getting your team on your side will lead to a happier and more productive workplace, with people willing to go the extra…
It’s an all too typical situation. Your candidate accepts your offer, they get excited about the new job, and they go to see their boss to resign. Then….. BUY-BACK happens. Always a hot topic, buy-back is a nightmare when it happens, but it is also one of the potential pitfalls of the offer management process…
In this week’s episode, we’re going to chat about Diversity & Inclusion, a hugely important topic, and how it impacts your organization’s employer brand. Tayo Rockson is the CEO of UYD Management, a strategic leadership and consulting firm that helps corporations improve their bottom line by incorporating diversity, inclusion, and social justice strategies. The company…
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5 Ways to Optimize Your Office
The key to a productive workday is to 1) fuel yourself with coffee and 2) work in a bright and clean environment. Whether you work from a small office at home or work in an office with other colleagues, it’s essential to create a space where you can be productive and make the most of…
Employees are usually the best advert for your company. You want them to stay with you as long as possible and tell everyone what a fab company it is to work. But before they become your employee, you need to make sure their experience as a candidate when applying for a role is also second…
We speak to David D’Souza who is the Director of Membership for the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development or CIPD. They are the professional body for HR and people development. They have almost 150,000 members and his job is to make sure that they are continually improving to make sure that they continue to grow –…
In the latest episode of the Employer Branding Podcast, we chat with a growing tech company battling it out over talent with the usual behemoths. Lots of tips on how to go about winning as a challenger brand today. Chris McMahon is the Vice President, People & Culture at Turbonomic. He is a people strategist that…