While tech companies are often portrayed as allowing relatively relaxed attire these days, it turns out that many companies still have and enforce business professional dress codes. And not only do they have them, but the majority of employees think they’re beneficial. Recently, BambooHR polled more than 1,000 U.S.-based, full-time employees (half of whom are…
Category: Talent Acquisition
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Recruitment has been transformed by the digital revolution. In the war for top talent, innovative new techniques have shaken up strategies across the world. Social media is one, a reactive platform that connects your business with a new generation of talent. Here’s how to make it work for your business. Takeaways Reach Millennials and Generation…
Logic-based interview puzzles are becoming increasingly popular in recruitment processes to help employers find the brightest candidates and gain insight into a candidate’s thought process. Brain teasers are particularly popular in the tech sector, where employers want to find the most logical candidates who can help them advance with their next innovative product launch. Famously,…
Two seemingly conflicting trends are shaping recruitment today: candidates expect a more personalized application experience that respects their privacy, while companies need to make faster, higher-quality HR decisions. Surprisingly, but not paradoxically, the rise of big data analytics and the automatization of HR processes both carry the potential to meet these needs. Change is inevitable…
At this time of year, as well as gorging myself on chocolate and cheese, I take the time to reflect on the business year gone by, plan my strategy for the year ahead, and review what lessons I have learned from a personal and professional perspective. I think it is vital to use the holiday…