Ten years ago the term “ghosting” was almost unheard of. Fast forward to now and this is term is synonymous in two distinct areas of life, online dating and recruitment! And often this unfortunate fact of life becomes far too common- I want to explore the phenomenon of ghosting and why people feel it is…
An organization’s company values can play a significant role in creating a workplace culture, which enables employees to bring their best selves to work and therefore be more engaged, motivated, and productive. We are increasingly seeing just how much importance candidates place on finding an organization that genuinely cares and which has a set of…
The world of recruiting has never been so competitive, clients and candidates alike will form their opinion of you from a quick google search before even meeting you. So investing your time into your own personal brand is the smartest career move you can make right now. First things first, if you’re wondering why this…
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The Dangers of Desktop Dining
Are you one of those employees who eats lunch at your desk each day? If so, why? Is it because you’re too busy to go out? Or do you just want others to think you are? Maybe you’re afraid you won’t be able to stay competitive with those coworkers who use the extra hour to…
Have you ever had a gut feeling that a candidate is not as good as you – and your client – think they are? As a recruiter, you are naturally eager to fill that position, especially if it’s a particularly challenging one that you have spent a lot of time and effort on already; how…
If there’s anything you’ve ever wanted to know about EVP and didn’t know where to start – then you’re in luck. This week we are speaking to a veteran in our industry who will be sharing a lot of tips and a couple of pitfalls as well, from his years of running big scale employer…
For most workers with a steady 9-to-5 job or 40-hour workweek, it can be pretty tricky to find the time to inject a healthy or active lifestyle in their daily routine. There are times when you get waist-deep with work that you end up missing a meal, or maybe the long day has worn you…
‘Harvard’ or ‘Oxbridge’ are often mentioned in the same sentence as ambitious global business leaders and the political elite – most relevantly with current US President Donald Trump has earned an economics degree from the University of Pennsylvania and Boris Johnson, Great Britain’s 28th Prime Minister, having attended The University of Oxford. Ivy League schools…
The digital marketing industry is growing, and with it are the number of employment opportunities available. However, while there are more roles to fill than ever before, brands and agencies are only hiring the best candidates. As such it has never been more important for candidates to be equipped with the relevant knowledge and skills…