The human resources sector is changing in all sorts of ways. And it’s important for HR workers to be aware of what these changes are – and why they’re occurring – in order to keep up with the trends. In the UK, it appears that HR will face three major challenges in the near future.…
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The sphere of information technology is the world’s most rapidly growing. Almost every company needs IT specialists. The demand for developers is so high, that employers are actively competing for IT specialists. Since a great number of high-tech companies and startups are focused in Europe, the shortage of IT specialists is particularly acute in this…
Wikipedia describes social proof as: “A psychological phenomenon wherein people copy the actions of others in an attempt to reflect correct behavior for a given situation.” Robert Cialdini, the Professor of Psychology & Marketing who coined the term, goes on to say that social proof “is driven by the assumption that the surrounding people possess more knowledge about…
There’s no one size fits all as the skills required for one specific industry won’t be the same for another, which is why every organization needs to tailor their recruitment strategy. Despite the differences in requirements and process, all organizations need to place inclusivity at the heart of their recruitment to ensure the selection process…
In our job, you come across all sorts of people and I don’t know about you but I, over the last 20 years in recruitment, have made genuine friendships with candidates and clients over time given our shared values and interests, who enrich my life in so many ways. However, there will always be the…
Why SEO for recruiting? What does SEO (Search Engine Optimization) have to do with recruiting? The answer is simple. Recruiting is a part marketing, and part sales job. And digital marketing is the way forward. Why SEO For Recruiting Is Important? Where do you think candidates are searching for a job? If you think they…
In this agile era, in which the biggest difference between two products or services often comes down to branding, businesses need to renew their focus on their strongest resource: their people. Whether you’re an HR team lead or a sales leader, maintaining a high-quality salesforce is one of the biggest challenges you’re likely to face…
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The Race to Close the Tech Gap
An anticipated 8.6 million new tech jobs are expected to emerge over the next decade. This is a startling statistic for modern companies to digest, especially as they already face challenges to fill existing tech and IT jobs due to a growing shortage of digital talent. In an attempt to combat the skills gap, many…
While all recruitment decisions are important, choosing the right executive leaders or board members can be one of the most challenging tasks a company can face. Senior appointments can have a significant impact on the strategic direction of a business and on the levels of employee engagement and motivation to deliver the planned vision of…