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…
Learning how to engage millennials in the workplace has turned into an utmost priority for most business leaders. But what is found is that efforts to try and fight back these issues might not have come to fruition yet. At least that’s what is suggested by people’s online searches. Perkbox and SEMrush joined forces to…
Employer branding is changing, and fast. Gone are the days when a solid onboarding policy and weekly yoga class were enough to get your brand noticed by the right talent. We spoke to Samantha Hepburn a freelance community consultant, co-founder of Circle, and founder of Find a Tech Job to find out where employer branding…
Never underestimate the power of the physical environment, especially as a strategic tool for unlocking the keystones of innovation: creativity, productivity & collaboration. Kursty Groves is a Workplace Innovation Consultant and thought-provoker for creating inspiring physical and cultural work environments. Kursty has gone behind the scenes of the world’s most innovative companies, uncovering insights that drive their…
Employers and recruiters tend to prefer passive candidates because they have the right skill sets, have the right qualifications and have a history of good employment. But for a startup working environment, could active candidates be the ideal employee? When it comes down to it, what you want to hire is the right person with the…
When you think of retail nowadays, you tend to think of the online space. Retail is no longer all about traditional brick-and-mortar stores. That’s not to say brick-and-mortar is going away, but they are closing at record numbers. With retail evolving LinkedIn wanted to see how the talent needs of the retail industry are changing, especially…