In most countries around the world new parents can expect to be given paid time off work to spend time with their baby and adjust to life as a parent. The U.S, however, is lagging far behind in terms of parental leave and in 2016 still does not offer any mandatory maternity leave. Column Five and Jobvite…
What better way to boost team morale than with a four legged friend to keep them company? Although opinions are pretty split about whether pets really do belong in the workplace, may companies are now making their office animal friendly, in hope that it will create a happy environment and improve productivity. If you’re an…
There is a discord between what employers are looking for and what grads have on offer. In a Hay Group study of 450 business leaders and 450 recent graduates based in India, the US, and China, a massive 76% of business leaders reported that entry-level workers and recent grads are not ready for their jobs.…
Uber is one of the biggest companies in the world right now – it’s worth an estimated $50 billion; but less than 15 years ago Uber was just another crazy idea that no one thought could ever be a real possibility. So next time you’re in a meeting and you have something to say that you…
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A Guide to Writing the Killer CV
We’re back again – bringing you part two of our podcast series, aimed at helping graduates get ahead on the job hunt! In our first episode we busted ‘4 myths about job hunting’; unpacking some of the common thoughts most graduates have during the job hunt – and how to overcome them. This week we…
One significant factor that can determine the engagement levels within an organisation is the quality of communication taking place between employees and those in leadership roles. Practices such as taking employee feedback on board, conducting performance reviews and generally keeping staff in the loop about things occurring within the business are all factors that can contribute towards creating…
Do you ever feel like you have too much going on to be ill? How about: do you feel guilty about being ill because you have others relying on you? Now we don’t mean family, we mean colleagues, managers, clients, employees, bosses. But wait… did you get ill on purpose? No? Well then, why do we feel…
There are a variety of ways to capture a job seeker’s attention today. From mobile marketing to rich media ads to video and social media, there’s no shortage of innovative ways to reach your target audience. But, you still need an enticing job description. I’m sorry, but it’s the truth. Consider this: “When conducting research…
No matter what the circumstances are, letting an employee go is never going to be an easy decision to come to or task to undertake; however there are a few things that you can do to avoid burning any bridges. Unfortunately as an employer it’s just one of those things that you’re probably going to have…