More and more businesses are transforming to meet the demands of our digital-centric world. Siemens is among many leading the push toward digitalization and they have had to evolve their employer branding efforts to meet talent and culture expectations. This week we’re with Chris Knorn, Siemens’ Global Director of Employer Branding, to get an understanding of how…
Employees are working remotely more than ever today, whether that be from home, a coffeehouse, or a solar-powered van pointed at the horizon. But for all the perks of working in pajamas, there are potential downsides. Our latest study shows remote employees feel undervalued more often than their on-site colleagues. Specifically, remote employees more frequently…
Having worked at the forefront of the graduate recruitment industry for a number of years, 2017 stood out as a year dominated by technology – and this will undoubtedly continue into 2018, too. This year, however, advancements in recruitment technology and the adoption of new strategies with different priorities will forever change the relationship between…
Well hello there recruiter. Has your new year got off to a good start? We’re getting reports of too many job requirements and not enough candidates. Business isn’t looking too bad for the staffing industry this year. Our friends at Bullhorn found that 75 percent of staffing and recruiting firms anticipated an increase in 2018…
Langauge within job descriptions is an issue, whether we realize it or not. You put up a job ad but get 90% male applicants. This might be because the wording you have used is aimed at males applicants only. We need to take far more care and spend far more time on our job ads…
A third of Brits make New Year’s resolutions, and while hitting the gym or kicking that smoking habit to the curb often top the list, the promise of applying for a new job or pursuing a new career path is top of many people’s New Year’s Resolution wish lists. But which month actually gives your…
Sponsored by SMRS There was an interesting detail in the LinkedIn 2017 Global Trends survey, recently released, around the disconnect between what’s desirable and what’s doable. Among the recruiters surveyed, when asked to name one thing they wanted to spend more budget on, number one was employer branding. In fact, if money were no object,…
This week we’re speaking to a global mobility company that does so much more than just operating trains. With hundreds of thousands of employees globally, Deutsche Bahn has recently launched a very honest employer brand campaign. We chat with Kerstin Wagner, Head of Talent Acquisition at Deutsche Bahn. She is responsible for employer branding and…
As we dive head-first into 2018, it’s worth putting away some time to take stock, reflecting on the lessons of the year gone by. High employment levels across the board have resulted in several emerging trends, including flexible working, pay increases, and an emphasis on curated candidate care. However, Brexit, arguably the biggest issue of…