To put it simply, an exit interview is an interview which is conducted with an employee who is leaving the company. It’s rather similar to when you’re employing someone for a role, but instead of asking questions about why they want the job and why they want to work for you, you’re asking them for…
Despite a newfound openness to speaking out in the media, women in the workplace continue to keep quiet about the sexual harassment they experience or witness. The below infographic from talent management platform HiBob, based on a widespread 2016 survey, shows that 79% of UK women who experienced unwanted sexual advances did not report it to their employers.…
Sponsored by MightyRecruiter For years, job interviews have led up to the coy guessing game known as the salary negotiation. Applicants try not low-ball, while employers dread paying more for talent than they need to. One way around all this high-stakes guessing has been to become increasingly inquisitive about salary history, with some employers going…
You don’t need to go far to see the power of language in action. We can all think of a time when one kind word made our day or a misunderstood statement caused a rather awkward disagreement. When it comes to the hiring process, language is key. The words we use and the way we…
Employee advocacy is a term used to describe promotion of a brand by its employees. Why is inclusion such a key ingredient to a successful advocacy programme? We’ve had a chat with Charu Malhotra who has over 13 years in-house experience in global Talent Acquisition strategy & Employer Branding leadership roles at Unilever, BP, Ferrero and Primark. Have a listen…
Over the last few years, millennials have been in the spotlight for many reasons. At work in particular, much has been discussed about them: their goals, their ambitions, their overall mindset. Yet there are so many enigmas still to solve. How do we recruit the right talent when dealing with a generation that’s looking to…
The lowest unemployment numbers recorded in decades are impacting those looking to recruit the best and brightest and forcing them to try new ideas when it comes to hiring. Here are some trends impacting hiring and how they can impact you: 1. Team Hiring Many startups are following the lead of companies and hiring (or…
We all look at the opportunity of finding the purple squirrel when recruiting. This is obviously an ideal outcome for any employer, recruiter, and hiring manager. However, what if there was greater value in hiring for development? In this current day and age, we know that a business should be flexible, agile and adaptable at…
We’ve all heard of them: Louis Vuitton, Burberry and Chanel. Three massive fashion luxury brands. Three huge consumer brands. But what about their employer brand? Let’s explore their unique takes on employer brand, and how they utilize employer brand in tandem with their ever-popular consumer brand. 1. Louis Vuitton The fashion house and luxury retail…