Deloitte is predicting that 30-40% of the population will have mobile-only internet by 2022 – hence a deeper reliance on mobile/cell/tablet activities. This number may be even higher in certain countries, so international recruiters need to take note. This prediction means that the activities and buyer’s journeys of these people need to be at the…
In the course of one’s career, there are a number of generic sayings and advice tidbits that are heard regularly. In addition to being widely applicable to anyone who has achieved success, they also serve as optimistic motivators for aspiring up-and-comers looking to do so. Unfortunately, not only do they not guarantee success but more…
Unlike a few years ago mental health is no longer seen as a taboo or an issue that is avoided. It has got celebrities and high-profile companies talking about the importance of discussing it. No one has to suffer in silence and one place where employees are being encouraged to be open about their mental…
Effective recruitment is not just about filling vacancies but has an impact on organizational issues, such as future skills development, organizational performance, and employer brand. Research from Accenture suggests that business success will depend on ongoing collaboration between people and technology, to drive efficiencies and innovation: “In the age of artificial intelligence (AI), business success…
With just under a year to go until Brexit, 96% of HR professionals and recruiters say that Brexit is already having an impact on their hiring strategies. Almost 50% of which envision a ‘big’ or ‘huge’ impact is still coming. This new research comes from the first of LinkedIn’s quarterly Recruiter Sentiment Survey, which will…
The power of purpose can make all the difference in attracting and retaining top talent. Companies like Apple, Google and Airbnb know this very well. In today’s episode, we’ll find out how to uncover and articulate a purpose that could improve your employer brand. We’re with Markus Kramer, who has worked with Harley-Davidson, Aston Martin,…
It’s a question nearly every one of us gets asked at some point during our school life by a teacher, “What do you want to do/be when you grow up?”. And whilst that answer can change a million times from the age of five till about 12, it’s really after that stage that people really…
The battle for talent in the finance space is fierce, from Goldman Sachs to Amazon, top finance professionals have a wealth of brilliant and diverse employers to choose from. But who is the most ideal employer among them all? The 2018 eFinancialCareers Ideal Employer Report surveyed over 6,000 financial professionals globally, who were asked to name their top…
There is nothing better than a happy workforce because let’s face it, nobody wants employees who don’t want to work for your company. And whilst you can’t guarantee happiness, many companies are going over and above to ensure their employees’ mental and physical wellbeing is taken care of which can go a long way in…