More technology means more efficiency… right? There’s no doubt that technology has allowed us to accomplish more in our jobs. But within this realm of technology exists a grey area of digital tools that may or may not lead to the same kind of vocational accomplishment we have historically seen. This grey area, composed of…
A creative’s expectation from the workplace goes beyond money, status or stability. Creative types often choose a pathway led by curiosity, coolness, fun, passion, and an attraction for things less ordinary. So what does that mean for an employer on the search for the best creative talent? Here goes five practices you can adopt to…
Sponsored article by Criteria Corp. & JobFlare. For years, the traditional hiring process has relied on the same basic model: collect resumes, request interviews, administer assessments, request work samples, check references. Out of all these staples of the hiring process, research continuously reaffirms that pre-employment assessments, and particularly cognitive aptitude tests, are the most predictive…
What can an employer do to draw out team brilliance and optimise performance? Some people go the extra mile, whilst others don’t seem to feel the call to step up. Understanding what engenders peak performance provides organisations with a great competitive advantage. You need to know the team, what matters to each individual, what makes…
Data security is an important topic throughout the entirety of any organization, but it could be argued that it matters, even more, when it comes to recruiters. Recruiters directly interact with a number of different third party individuals and groups, collecting and storing information that’s supposed to be kept private and secure. Should the data…
Every HR manager strives to cultivate a positive culture at the workplace. However, doing so isn’t easy. Every employee is unique and different. This sometimes creates problems between the team members and stops them from working towards a common goal. Most employees stay professional and don’t let differences come in the way of their work.…
The world of hiring and recruiting is undergoing a major transformation as automation, data science and analytics make their way into work. We’re in the midst of a complete transformation of the hiring process to finally deliver what hiring managers have been asking for to make better decisions- good data. The inefficient applicant tracking system…
The benefits of employing working parents in recruitment are vast and as a working parent myself I want to pass on what these are for employers to encourage more to think flexibly, as well as some helpful tips to those who are returning to work after children or about to go off on maternity and…
Think your company has plenty of staff? Try 2.4 million employees worldwide. Walmart is one of the best known retail brands in the world, learn how this impacts its employment brand and how clarity of message helps candidates to self-select in or out. I’ve had a chat with Michael Smith who heads up employment brand for…