Contrary to its title, taking a job brief should be anything BUT brief. To stand out as an agency recruiter who really takes their job and their client’s needs seriously, it’s important to drill down for as much information as possible. Knowledge is power, and job brief basics simply aren’t enough to set you up for success.…
It pains me to say it, but group interviews make sense. When HR resources are tight, businesses can swap the good old one-to-one method for an all-in-one approach instead. By getting all potential candidates together in one room, employers save time and manpower money. Watching applicants operate in a group setting also offers them a great insight…
No matter what industry you’re in, there will come a time when you’ll need to win some new business or impress a potential client or customer. You’ll have to rock them with a pitch that not only blows them away, but also shows that you can provide the answers to the questions they’ve been trying…
Business moves at supersonic speed. While technology has facilitated easier communication and information gathering, it has also ushered in a new economy in which the common worker can be more readily replaced by technological advancements than ever before. The option to utilize advanced algorithms, data visualization and robotics as opposed to human assistance has become increasingly…
You get it. Employer Branding is not just an option anymore. It is a must-have. Just as one should have a Facebook account, otherwise risk the weird stares and comments. You try. You really do. You look at what Apple is doing, what Spotify has on its career page… and before you go to one more,…
I’ve noticed a disturbing trend among Human Resources professionals recently. They are leaving tech companies due to professional dissatisfaction. The trend signals that these companies don’t have an active, engaging role for human resources beyond administrative tasks. A gap is emerging between the next generation of human resources defined as ‘human capital developers’ and the human resources born out…
Regardless of how hard we try, the reality is that the world of work is changing on a global scale. Existing job roles will shift to meet the demands of a new work environment, and these shifts will vary across industries, businesses, and employees. What we don’t know now, we need to know tomorrow, and…
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The 5 Basics to Being a Better Leader
Some of us are natural-born leaders; the rest of us have to figure it out along the way. If your goal is to become a better leader in your office or your field, but you’re finding it a struggle, then maybe it’s because you’re focusing on the wrong things. It’s important to understand the process of actively developing leadership qualities…
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12 Ways to Bring Summer Into the Office
Summer is almost here; the days are getting warmer and longer, and flip flops are making their yearly comeback. If you’re stuck in the office with no sign of the beach (apart from your computer desktop image), then you’ll need to find some other ways of bringing summer into the office. Here are 12 simple ways to do just that:…