Whether you’re working in a skyscraper with severe vertigo or have a burning desire to spend more time with your dog – whatever the urge – if it’s affecting your day-to-day performance, you might be considering leaving. But how do you deal with these issues without effectively giving your boss an ultimatum? The things that…
In order to help employers build a better understanding of the career and salary expectations of the world’s future business and engineering workforce, Universum have recently conducted a global talent survey, providing invaluable insights on how to attract, recruit and retain talent. What do workers expect to earn by country? The results on the study found that workers…
Looking to enter a career in recruitment? Or perhaps you’d just like to get better at your job? From finding it easy to chat with people, to the gift of the gab, there are a few attributes that a recruiter should have to succeed in the industry. Here are a handful of the top qualities that…
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Why HR Tech is All Semantics
Semantics Noun – the meanings of words and phrases in a particular context In this case the “context” is a resume and a job description. Matching algorithm’s that promise to change everyone’s life….and they don’t. Big data comes along and says, “Hey if you have more information about them before you hire them, you’ll make…
When it comes to applying for jobs, sending out the same generic resume to every single employer will get you no where. Different roles require different skills and experience, meaning what’s valued for one job may not necessarily be valued for another; so it’s important that you tailor your resume so that it highlights the most relevant information when…
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Top 7 Qualities of a Successful Team
A strong team is the foundation of a high-performing business and a good team ethic can be held largely accountable for the success and smooth running of the organization. If employees do not gel and work well together, problems can arise, such as poor organization, missed deadlines, and conflict within the workplace. So what can…
“Your instincts may have gotten you this far, but it’s solid data that can take your business to the next level – if used correctly.” – Mike Michalowicz, CEO of Provendus Group Watching every organisation around you change their decision-making from a foundation in natural leadership instinct, to a data-based formula is difficult. It’s even…
As important as it is for a company to avoid making a “bad hire“, it is equally as important for the candidate to find a role that suits their skill-set, values and work style. Whereas a bad hire can have financial implications for a business and other disruptions to the running of the business; a…
Promoting a job vacancy is a bit like marketing. In order to reach the relevant people, you have to produce content that is going to catch your target audience’s eye and encourage them to engage with it. In order to attract attention from the top talent, your job ad should boast the top qualities of your company, sell how great job…