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…
Technology is evolving at a breath-taking pace and the HR profession role has, until recently, tended to focus on sourcing talent to support digital products and services. Emerging technologies have the potential to truly reshape the world in which we live and work, as AI and machine learning afford enormous potential, for the future. The…
Upskilling isn’t just for candidates. For those in the recruitment and HR industry, investing in professional development through a range of courses, workshops, and events can go a long way in nailing that new job or gaining a promotion. With both face-to-face and online options, there’s no excuse not to expand your knowledge base. Whether…
By no means is the recruitment industry lacking women. It is an industry that is made up of a fine balance of both men and women. What we want our experts to discuss in this panel is more about the tangible and intangible benefits of taking up a career as a recruiter, and why women…
Sponsored by LiveCareer “We’ve got a real skills gap problem here!” It’s the biggest cliché in HR practice today. And it’s a doozie. Mention the words “skills gap” and you can stop a serious hiring strategy discussion cold in its tracks. Yet behind the cliché lies a vicious cycle. Employers cannot find enough skilled workers,…