Recruiters are at a disadvantage in today’s hyper-connected society. There are several barriers that run the risk of impeding talent acquisition, including a negative candidate experience, ineffective employment branding, drawn-out recruiting processes, and the inability to reach a busy, on-the-go workforce. Given the high pressure of acquiring top talent in today’s competitive job market, recruiters…
Category: Talent Acquisition
Struggling to attract the right talent? The Employer Brand Index can help you to understand strengths and weaknesses of your company as an employer.
Like most things in life, there’s no point in doing something if you’re not going to get anything out of it. It’s no different for recruitment marketing. Maybe you have someone dedicated to delivering this for your company or maybe you’re still considering it. Our team of experts can help you make that decision by letting…
In the recruitment world, most sectors and disciplines are extremely “talent” short, therefore, hiring managers have to become more receptive and agile to hiring potential employees who do not necessarily possess the most relevant (if any) work experience pertaining to the role required. What is the recommended process to ensure the match is still suitable…
With great talent in short supply, businesses are doing everything they can to retain employees. So when your candidate goes to hand in their resignation, a counteroffer from their existing employer is not out of the question – in fact, it’s more common than ever. A higher salary, improved package, change in responsibilities or even…
According to Deloitte research, nearly 2.8 million employees are quitting their jobs every month, with many citing a ‘lack of empowerment’ as the key reason. Nowadays, staff engagement is down to so much more than trips away and pay rises, with more and more employers understanding there is a strong need to focus on effective health…
There are many reasons why as an employer, you would want to terminate an employee’s contract. If you think you have fair ground for letting someone go, you need to make sure you do it correctly. The UK Government offers employers a look into the right dismissal procedures. It might be hard to terminate an…
Most of us know the drill – you finish school, you stay out of trouble, you get a college degree and you land that top job – because none of the world’s biggest firms will ever consider a candidate without a degree, right? Wrong!! Tech giants Google and Apple have joined a growing list of companies…
Does the world need another employer review site? Perhaps if it’s tailored to a specific audience. Romy Newman is the co-founder and President of Fairygodboss, the largest online career community for women. Fairygodboss has helped millions of women get career advice, job reviews and support from other women and works with top employers (like Apple,…
Businesses in these countries offer alternative working options that aim to limit interactions with employees after hours, shorten the work week and encourage leave to be taken, and workers generally report higher levels of overall happiness and engagement. With UK workers believing that over 36% of their time spent at work is unproductive, Instant Offices look at what countries…