Over the past year there has been considerable debate around the productivity of the UK workforce, but nowhere near as much insight on how to deliver improvements. The most recent statistics showed that the UK produces on average 30% less, every hour, than Germany, and is also less productive than the US, France and Italy.…
As the interviewer or recruiter during a job interview, it’s your job to use all the questions at your disposal in order to determine whether the candidate is right for the job or not. As we all know, a person’s skills and abilities, no matter how impressive (or unimpressive) they may be, are just part…
Deadlines, big projects, and seasonal rushes can put a strain on the best of companies, as your team puts in extra hours and extra effort to ensure the job is done well. Still, they’re only human and it is understandable if the quality of their work after days and days without a break might not…
Will greater uncertainty caused by the forthcoming general election have a detrimental effect on hiring levels or will the Prime Minister’s strong leadership give hirers fresh impetus? After David Cameron announced the referendum 14 months ago, the permanent jobs market stagnated. The uncertainty of the implications of a possible Brexit vote meant our clients were…
Talent pools have been all the rage recently in the in-house recruitment world. Recruitment leaders focus on developing a talent pool for two main reasons: 1. Data – the data from a talent pool provides insight into trends; such as availability of talent, industry salaries, and geographical hotspots for talent. 2. Future – a supply…
While HR used to be limited to local applicants, the game has changed since the rise of social media. Now, every HR manager who wants to ensure their corporation gets the best new applicants is widening their search pool by using the far-reaching powers of social media to find the best and brightest applicants from…
It is every employer’s dream to have a team that is self-driven, sets new goals and comes up with new ways to explore their challenges. They are the creative type, who value self-expression and consider fulfilment of their passion as a reward on its own. If you are one, you know what I’m talking about.…
Sponsored by MightyRecruiter, the all-in-one recruiting software that provides the tools you need to find the candidates you want. Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are changing the face of recruiting, making it easier and quicker for recruiters and hiring managers to identify appropriate applicants, even for the most complicated roles. That’s a good thing,…
Networking plays a huge part in the recruiting world. Whether you’re trying to promote your own personal brand in the hopes of building your career or looking for some key talent to fill gaps in your company, solid networking is a key component of your success and should absolutely be part of your “tool kit”.…