There’s always been a debate over whether it’s best to hire people who have lots of general skills or one very specific skill. And while there are cases to be made on both sides of the argument, there’s definitely a time and place for specialized talent. Do you know how to find it? How to…
How can a not-so-cool any more tech company attract the best talent? By aligning its people promise with its overall purpose (of course). Paul Davies is a Consumer Marketing Director at Microsoft, and we spoke to him about the employer brand and people promise at Microsoft. Have a listen below and be sure to tune…
Gen Z (iGen or Centennials) is the generation that comes after Millennials and includes people that have been born after 1996. Some of them are already 21 years old, therefore entering the workforce and challenging all of our assumptions of how to treat employees and what to expect from them. Their defining characteristics, as shown by…
Offering feedback to candidates is vital, especially for students and younger professionals. There has been widespread encouragement towards the British government to make feedback after face-to-face interviews mandatory among all employers in order to improve the application process for job seekers. In research done by Debut, 77% of over 70,000 18-23-year-olds agreed that feedback should be…
For recruiters, it can be a daily struggle to find the best talent. Separating ‘ready to switch’ job seekers from ‘active’ job seekers is the basic principle from which any hiring process begins. It is generally accepted that passive candidates are the more qualified talents out there, whose hiring requires a lot of effort for…
The rapid pace of technology has transformed many aspects of work, and life for that matter. We are more productive, efficient and innovative because of it, and the recruitment industry has been no exception to it. Candidates have never been more accessible, and the rise of mobile and social media has truly altered the ways in which…
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The Importance of Employee Appraisals
An effective appraisal and performance management process can have a significant impact on an organization’s culture, staff morale, and employee engagement levels – all of which enhance employer brand and support the retention of key talent within a business. There is debate as to whether traditional appraisal systems are still effective for the needs of…
When you’ve got a dozen viable candidates, but only four interview slots available, it’s time for a cull. Unfortunately, selecting the ‘best’ four from what is already a shortlist by comparing CVs and applications to each other is hopelessly inadequate to judge likely in-post performance. By way of example, consider the anonymised case of Francis.…
Tech companies and corporate culture – do they mix? Uber, Google, Amazon seem to have a few issues. We decided to speak with Jennifer Johnston who is the Head of Global Employer Branding & Recruitment Marketing at Salesforce. Have a listen below and be sure to subscribe to the Employer Branding Podcast. In this episode…