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Employer Branding

How to Boost Employee Engagement By Showing Appreciation

If you think that a monthly pay cheque is all that it takes to keep your employees engaged at work, then I’m afraid you need a bit of a reality check. It takes an awful lot more than money to motivate staff and if your workforce are becoming disengaged, it’s time to assess the reasons…

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Employer Branding

How the Fastest Growing US Healthcare Company Hires For Growth

Castle Medical is the fastest growing healthcare company in the United States, according to the 2015 Inc. 5000 U.S. fastest growing companies list. They ranked #4 over all and #1 in healthcare. So I interviewed their Director of Human Potential, Jonathan Hayes, to see exactly how they hire for that kind of fast growth—over 25,000 percent growth…

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Timebound

What is the Worst Thing a Candidate Can Do in an Interview?

Even if you’re the most qualified candidate in the running, if you slip up or behave in an inappropriate manner during your job interview, it could cost you the job. From turning up late, to not dressing the part, there are a number of common job interview blunders that candidates make time after time; but what’s the…

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Workplace

The 6 Skills Graduates Really Need to Get Employed

With the estimated number of job seeking graduates increasing, it’s important that graduates show off the skills that employers really want to see. It’s not just about the skills you were taught at university – it’s the knowledge you’ve built up along the way, and the type of person that this experience has moulded you into. So…

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Workplace

The Ultimate Guide to LinkedIn Profile Perfection

Having a complete LinkedIn profile makes you 40 times more likely to receive opportunities through the network, so it’s important that you take the time to fill it out properly and make sure it stands out from competition. On average recruiters will look at your profile for around 6 seconds, giving you a tiny window of…

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Talent Acquisition

How to Spot the Signs of a Great Place to Work

If you’re looking for a new job, remember it isn’t just the job description you should focus on. It’s just as important to look for an organisation which will be a good fit for you, making it a great place to work. It’s where you will spend a significant amount of time and, outside of…

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Employer Branding

6 Ways to Save Time & Money Managing Your Payroll

While the majority of employees count down the days until their next payday, this isn’t quite the case for HR professionals unfortunately. For them the very thought of payday approaching brings about quite different emotions and what can be a very lengthy and frustrating process fills them with dread. In fact, 25% of payroll leaders spend…

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Talent Acquisition

10 Ways HR Tech Has Changed Recruiting Forever

Finding the right candidate for the right job has always been the Holy Grail of recruiting, but thanks to social recruiting technology it’s easier than ever to succeed in that elusive quest. Sifting through a sea of resumes can be discouraging, especially if none of those resumes hint at the perfect match for the position…

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Employer Branding

5 Soft Skills That The Best Employees Possess

When hiring, a lot of focus is often placed on the technical skills and qualifications required for the job; however, if the candidate lacks soft skills they may not be the star employee that the employer is hoping for! “Soft skills” refer to the qualities that an individual possesses, that enable them to work well with…