With A-Level and GCSE results out this month, and university students graduating this summer, a new pool of talent will be entering the workforce. How can employers look to successfully attract and retain this new generation? Having previously written about Generation Z’s expectations of the working world one of the key themes we are continuing…
How can working parents refocus after the school summer holidays? With most schools having 6 weeks off over the summer, this has become a challenge facing many working parents across recruitment (and all employed sectors); it is likely your desk has “ticked over” as opposed to excelled and I would like to impart some tips…
There is nothing than worse than being prevented from delivering your very best, no matter how good your intentions. Diversity is a hot topic and every organisation is striving to get it right. But what can possibly get in the way? Believe it or not there are a number of barriers which can stop you…
With video representing 74% of all online traffic, video content really does rule the internet waves. So it’s no wonder more and more companies are tapping in with employer branding videos to enhance their profile and attract top talent. Employer brand videos are a great way to engage prospecting applicants and communicate your company’s story,…
The time has come for Generation Z to enter the workplace. That’s an estimated 73 million new professionals to prepare for, and it’s not going to be easy. Just like every generation of people, they have their own preferences, outlooks, and conditions that make them unique. The term Generation Z, or iGeneration, is classified as…
Britons’ sense of personal well-being has declined sharply over the past three years as financial pressures mount and put a strain on family health, new research from Cigna International Markets reveals. The findings, part of the 2017 annual Cigna 360° Well-being Survey, reveals that well-being has deteriorated in the UK compared to the 13 countries surveyed. The UK’s…
“Let’s have a look outside our industry for a manager to fill this role,” is rarely greeted with enthusiasm. Staff in the department will sigh at the thought of training a complete outsider. HR will wince at working harder to define an alternative person-spec and new selection criteria. Recruitment agency partners won’t be keen as…
Company culture is the DNA of your workforce, and is made up of the goals, vision and values of every employee. Depending on the culture fit of your next hire, they can either reinforce your company’s mission, or they can dilute it. As well, because younger job seekers are now placing more importance on company…
When most HR teams think about employer reviews, one certain website springs to mind. However in Germany, there is another site that dominates the market. This site is now launching in America. We’ve had a chat with Moritz Koethe of kununu to find out more. Everyone knows of Glassdoor, why do we need kununu? I…