According to HSE, around 15.4 million working days are lost due to work-related stress in 2017 with 595,000 British workers suffering from Mental Health issues such as depression and anxiety over the last 12 months with 239,000 new cases. Further research by the CIPD and SimplyHealth found presenteeism had more than tripled from 26 per cent in 2010…
Recruitment has been transformed by the digital revolution. In the war for top talent, innovative new techniques have shaken up strategies across the world. Social media is one, a reactive platform that connects your business with a new generation of talent. Here’s how to make it work for your business. Takeaways Reach Millennials and Generation…
Logic-based interview puzzles are becoming increasingly popular in recruitment processes to help employers find the brightest candidates and gain insight into a candidate’s thought process. Brain teasers are particularly popular in the tech sector, where employers want to find the most logical candidates who can help them advance with their next innovative product launch. Famously,…
Two seemingly conflicting trends are shaping recruitment today: candidates expect a more personalized application experience that respects their privacy, while companies need to make faster, higher-quality HR decisions. Surprisingly, but not paradoxically, the rise of big data analytics and the automatization of HR processes both carry the potential to meet these needs. Change is inevitable…
At this time of year, as well as gorging myself on chocolate and cheese, I take the time to reflect on the business year gone by, plan my strategy for the year ahead, and review what lessons I have learned from a personal and professional perspective. I think it is vital to use the holiday…