Undercover RecruiterI used to be an agency recruiter. I met my budgets and enjoyed the odd bonus as well as the big nights out. I truly enjoyed the feeling that we were all in a trench together. I remember silly hat sales days, the compulsory ‘take a buddy’ client visits and of course, the dress code. I’ve learned…
Many of us struggle to eat a good lunch at work and when we do eat it, 47% of us have only our keyboards for company. With the immediacy and responsiveness that the digital age demands, the fall out is often a haphazard approach to food choices. Snacks merge into meals, we have amnesia over…
Are you constantly telling yourself that if things were a little different, you could do great things? Meanwhile, are other people forever telling you how much potential you harness? If you ever find yourself daydreaming about a different career, living in a different city or travelling more, it’s time to get your motivation up off the ground and…
According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, companies plan to increase their recent graduate hiring by 11% in 2016. For many hiring managers and recruiters, significant benefits come from recruiting fresh blood. Paying lower salaries, off-setting pending retirements, diversifying the age range within the office and the allure of molding new talent into future…
As long as the war on talent rages on and technology advances, employee advocacy will remain a piping hot topic. Its level of maturity is growing every day. What is its current state, and how do you tap into the power of an engaged workforce on social media? To find out, I’ve had a chat with Ed Terpening of Altimeter Group who has…
Amid the hype of attracting top talent and filling vacant positions, it’s easy for employers to forget the importance of having a great onboarding program for new starters. If someone has signed up to work at your company, they’ve obviously been impressed thus far by who they’ve met and the reception they’ve been given. Hiring managers are happy…
When the weather is cold and dreary, it’s nice to dream of warmer climates, coconuts and sandcastles. If only you could teleport to a place like… Australia! If you’re feeling down under huge piles of work and grey skies, with no leave left to use, fear not! There is a way you can go Down Under without even leaving the office. Try…
The saying ‘kill them with kindness’ isn’t only for corny motivational posters; the message itself can have a huge impact on life in the workplace. Whether you’re working with a rude colleague or facing an awkward misunderstanding over email, dealing with difficult people is a task we’ll all have to face at one stage or…
Congratulations – you did really well in the job interview! The reference checks were positive and now the company you are interviewing with has offered you an open position. Naturally, you want to accept it right away – but why be in such hurry? Take some time to read through the contract, evaluate it closely and discuss it with…