The key to improving employee retention is hiring individuals who fit your company culture. They could be the most qualified candidate in the running, however, if the work environment and team dynamics do not suit their personality and working style, they are unlikely to stay with the organization for long. Your company culture is shaped…
Don’t reach for the chocolate or start shouting and bawling… We’re all prone to getting stressed at work – it’s kind of the point. If you don’t get stressed, then there’s probably something wrong – maybe you’re not working hard enough or maybe you’re just balling up all the tension inside you. Both these possibilities…
It is any managers main objective to maintain an engaged workforce. After all, the more productive your team are, the more that they will achieve and in turn, the more successful the business will be. One of the most significant factors that can impact an employee’s productivity is their job satisfaction and level of happiness at work. If an…
Some recruiters appear to have lost the art of being curious. To some that won’t come as a concern. To our industry, it should be a concern. Since the late 1500’s we’ve spoken of a proverb about curiosity killing a cat. While being inquisitive in other people’s affairs may be seen as troublesome to some,…
Recruiters [like me] use social media to connect with talented people – and connect them with pretty amazing companies. But, what happens when you’re an active job seeker – but not active on social media? Does that mean you won’t find a job? Yes and no. Quick fact: 35% of employers are less likely to interview…
What does your online presence say about you? Are you actively building a personal brand for yourself, or are you relatively low key when it comes to social media? Or perhaps you use social media, but pay little attention to how it may impact your career when you do so? Well you’d be surprised how…
Changing your career path can be a very daunting prospect, especially for people that have been in a similar role for a number of years. Before taking this huge leap into the unknown, it’s definitely worth weighing up your options and considering everything properly. In many cases there are other factors that make you think…
Burnout can happen to anyone, no matter their age or experience level. If you feel drained and unproductive, you’re probably suffering from burnout. Sometimes, doing what you love isn’t enough to stop you from suffering this affliction. Despite this, there are ways to ‘heal’ or prevent the dreaded burnout. Please read below for our top…
Getting your employees involved is one of the most effective means of building a strong employer brand and in turn boost your talent attraction efforts. So how can you get your employees involved in the employer branding for your organisation and what’s the next big thing for digital employer branding? I spoke to Alexander Onish who…