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Why Cybersecurity Needs More Women in Leadership

A recent study from the Executive Women’s Forum (EWF) performed a deep dive into the lack of women in the cybersecurity industry. While tech is notoriously male-dominated, the findings of the study showed cybersecurity gender representation statistics to be particularly low —  with only 11 percent of cybersecurity workers worldwide being women. In addition, in…

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Mobile Only and the Death of Immobile Recruiting

Deloitte is predicting that 30-40% of the population will have mobile-only internet by 2022 – hence a deeper reliance on mobile/cell/tablet activities. This number may be even higher in certain countries, so international recruiters need to take note. This prediction means that the activities and buyer’s journeys of these people need to be at the…

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Job Success Fallacies: Don’t Believe the Hype

In the course of one’s career, there are a number of generic sayings and advice tidbits that are heard regularly. In addition to being widely applicable to anyone who has achieved success, they also serve as optimistic motivators for aspiring up-and-comers looking to do so. Unfortunately, not only do they not guarantee success but more…

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How Can We Encourage Employees to Talk About Their Mental Health?

Unlike a few years ago mental health is no longer seen as a taboo or an issue that is avoided. It has got celebrities and high-profile companies talking about the importance of discussing it. No one has to suffer in silence and one place where employees are being encouraged to be open about their mental…

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Understanding Talent Acquisition in a World of Data Regulation

Effective recruitment is not just about filling vacancies but has an impact on organizational issues, such as future skills development, organizational performance, and employer brand. Research from Accenture suggests that business success will depend on ongoing collaboration between people and technology, to drive efficiencies and innovation: “In the age of artificial intelligence (AI), business success…