Anybody I talk to who is super smart, recognise how important the alignment between core business strategy and talent attraction is. However, as I discussed in September after I went to the LikeMinds conference – very rarely do businesses see it that way, or more crucially – rarely do TA specialists genuinely get called in for c-suite…
Companies love it when their employees claim it’s the best place to work. Real opinions from real people really do matter, especially in the world of recruitment. So how do you make sure your company is the most talked-about for the right reasons? Well this week I’ve been speaking to Phil Strazzulla, founder of NextWave…
Digital marketing plays a vital role in modern business. Without employees who can generate leads and convert sales online; many companies simply wouldn’t survive. If you’re looking to secure quality candidates to place in digital marketing roles, then it’s crucial that they possess the necessary skills, knowledge and experience to make an impact. CV writing…
Are you currently interviewing candidates for the first time? Maybe you’re worried about how to phrase a particular question without overstepping the mark or perhaps you simply want to make sure that your company’s interview questions aren’t too imposing? Whether you are interviewing for the first time or would like a point of reference –…
Our friends at Bullhorn today announced the release of its 2017 North American Staffing & Recruiting Trends Report. It found that more than 75 percent of staffing and recruiting firms met or exceeded their revenue goals for 2016. Overall, the report showed that the vast majority of staffing and recruiting professionals felt bullish for 2017, despite swelling…
It’s that time of year, again. The time of year everyone starts talking about what’s next. What’s next in HR technology, candidate experience, performance management, etc. What’s next for recruiting? 2016 talked a lot about artificial intelligence so does that mean it’s time to move on to something else? Not quite. AI has barely hit…
Poor millennial. When they’re not being blasted by Simon Sinek as participation-trophy whiners with an alcoholic-level addiction to WhatsApp, they’re being told by TIME that their failure to afford house prices means they are developmentally stunted. But as millennial superstar Taylor Swift wisely pointed out, haters gonna hate, hate, hate, hate. And millennials have good reason…
With cyber-attacks increasing across the world, so does the demand for cyber-security jobs. In an uncertain world, hackers are outpacing government and corporate defences, and one of the main reasons is poor cybersecurity. The global cybersecurity skills shortage has left many companies and nations vulnerable to attacks. A reported 86% of global business and IT…
If talent management and employee engagement are on your radar, then you’ll be aware that employer branding and the candidate experience are crucial to effective recruitment. Poor recruitment is costly in terms of impact on the bottom line. The CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development) estimates the cost of recruiting a senior manager at £6,000. Additional…