It is alarming to still hear the challenges that many individuals have once recruited into an organization that describes themselves as providing “flexibility”. In working with professionals of all ages and all organizational levels, it is still evident that many organizations spruik this right during the attraction phase, but once reality hits, clearly do not…
Real talent is getting harder and harder to find, especially as hiring those with exceptional digital abilities becomes more important to many and most companies around the world. We speak to an organization down under dating back over 200 years with very specific job roles across a huge country. Quila Israelson is the Employer Branding…
You’ve probably heard of Generation Zs, Edgers, Plurals, iGen, Gen 2020, Centennials, and Post-Millennials, as well as the Millennials or Generation Y. But the newest generation is known as the post-millennials who were born after 1997, whereas the millennials were born from 1980 to 1997. Today, these two generations make up most of the global…
In whatever market, and at whatever level, recruiters will always tell you that they’re not surprised by anything anymore. Whether it’s multiple family bereavements, chronic car trouble or simply disappearing off the map completely, it’s safe to say that when that phone rings or the email arrives with the new crazy excuse, consultants around the…
What is the most “difficult” part of recruiting? The part when the selected candidates have to come for an in-person interview with the manager of the company. This is rather tricky because the company has to come up with a schedule that suits both the manager and candidates alike. Sometimes it means for a recruiter…
To implement your employer brand strategy you need to have the right tools in place to allow your culture to flourish and allow your employees to become genuine advocates for your business. So is it all about maximizing your proficiency on social media? Or is it more than that? We ask our employer branding experts to discuss!…
Many discussions have been held on the role of artificial intelligence in HR. HR professionals and thought leaders say that it will accelerate economic growth in the coming few years. By adopting this technology, HR managers and recruiters are becoming more efficient and productive. AI has automated every aspect of the recruitment process. Things become…
Are you a recruiter or hiring manager who believes that job boards are a thing of the past? If so, you’re not alone. However, not being alone doesn’t necessarily make you right. According to Statistic Brain, 35.5% of all jobs are filled from job boards or corporate career sites, second only to employee referrals. Despite…
One of the ‘Big Four’, EY is among the biggest global professional service firms in the world, so recruiting young talent is a must-do in order to maintain a real consistent stream of talent. Jorgen Sundberg sits down with Steve Keith, Marketing and Communications Lead for Apprenticeships at EY, who spills the beans on their award-winning approach…