What do you think of when you hear the word ‘Manchester’? It may be rain, Oasis or the fact Mancunians called bread rolls ‘barms’, but that’s all about to change as a new study, driven by LinkedIn and the GMCA sheds some light onto what makes the Rainy City the new creative hub of Britain. Insights…
You are a startup recruiter, the recruitment and selection guide is set and you are ready to tackle the applicants. Suddenly, seemingly out of nowhere, you find yourself to have committed a few startup recruiter mistakes. Being a startup recruiter such as myself, it brings along its own set of challenges such as resource constraints and lack of…
As a job seeker, you must understand that we live in a digital age and employers/recruiters will leave no stone unturned when it comes to screening candidates and learning a little more about them when considering them for a role. This means that if you have social media profiles that are accessible to the public,…
Google, Facebook, and Twitter are all well known for having super cool offices. Recently, LinkedIn has joined them with an office renovation that regular business owners could only dream of – and it definitely lives up to the hype. I recently had the pleasure of visiting their offices and I couldn’t believe the incredible amount…
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…