Employee engagement continues to be a buzz topic for HR professionals. An increasing number of employers now understand the importance of creating an energised team, which is willing and able to go the extra mile, and recognise the benefits this can bring to the bottom line. However, from speaking to owners of SMEs, it seems…
Universum have revealed the latest findings in their Talent Insights Series, looking into what graduates in emerging markets look for in their career and how businesses can attract talent in these regions. By ’emerging markets’ they refer to countries which are exhibiting a rate of GDP growth higher than the global average, however not as developed…
Personal branding can certainly be a powerful tool for success. When you market your professional services as a one-man band (or one-woman band), you are effectively marketing yourself and having people buy into you. A strong personal brand will draw people and opportunities to you like a magnet; it’s both cheaper and more effective than…
There’s no doubt that LinkedIn is a great way to find a new job. They have successfully implemented a way to advertise openings based on how closely they relate to your title. If you are a Human Resources Manager, chances are you will see a handful of ad’s for HR Manager positions local to you.…
The tech industry is an ever expanding sector and with this growth comes the demand and competition for skilled tech professionals. When hiring for your tech company, it’s essential that you make sure that the individual has the correct skill set and is fully qualified to excel within your business. After-all, don’t ever underestimate the power…
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16 Traits of Winning Employees
There is no such thing as the perfect employee. However, there are certain tell-tale signs that will either allude to the fact that a hire will work out or will turn into a headache. The saying goes – a job seeker is either part of the problem or part of the solution. When a new…
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6 Ways to Turn Your Stress into Success
The dictionary definition of stress is “a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances.’ In a fully connected world, it’s easy to often feel consumed by work – unable to relax and remove yourself from a working environment. But with the distinction between work/life balance blurring, it’s important to…
When it comes to hiring a new employee, pressure is well and truly on to fill the position quickly. However, by rushing the process, chances are you won’t find the best candidate for the job and a bad hire can have a series of negative implications for the organization. Though there is always an element of…
Some of you may be familiar with growth hacking already, whereas for others of you it’s possible this is a new concept. To learn what it’s all about and how one can hack some growth, I’ve had a chat with Kieran Flanagan. He is the Marketing Director of HubSpot EMEA, a conference speaker, blogger and NLP practitioner.…