Business advisors by their description – do just that. They help organizations succeed and navigate their way through any wobbles in the market. So how does a company which advises others on how to do well, do the same for itself when it comes to employer brand? Today we’re talking to a professional services firm…
The American workforce has long operated under an unofficial motto: Work hard, play hard. But let’s be honest, the work half of that equation always seems to have the upper hand. Compared to workers in other countries, American employees receive a paltry number of paid vacation days each year. For example, employees in Germany and…
With today being ‘Bring Your Dog To Work Day’, it seems an apt time to reflect on why having dogs at work can be a real asset to your business and more than just a meaningless fad to attract millennials. From a personal perspective, my work-life balance and general wellbeing have undoubtedly improved since getting…
Relocation and mobility are an extremely important part of driving businesses and families of all shapes and sizes forward. According to the American Moving & Storage Association (AMSA), the average annual percentage of Americans who move each year is 11.2%. In the 52nd edition of the Atlas® Van Lines Corporate Relocation Survey, the company considered…
With businesses still working hard to compete for high-caliber employees, recruitment has become a two-way process. It is not just about employers assessing and selecting the best candidate, it is about talented people evaluating and picking the best employers. Their experience as candidates at every stage of the recruitment journey will influence their decisions. Providing…
The UK is working hard, but not smart. Despite working longer hours than ever before, Britain is in the midst of a productivity crisis. And, with the growth of the 24-hour economy and ever-increased demand from consumers, it is a crisis that shows little sign of ending any time soon. With Brexit on the horizon,…
Every day, you entrust some of your most important and valuable messages to a form of communication short on clarity, short on personality, and short on results. I’m talking about all of those emails, text messages, and social messages that you type, double-check for meaning, perhaps add a helpful emoji or emoticon to (it doesn’t…
When you see the letters SAS you might be thinking of the super-skilled British army force, or an airline or even a shoe brand but in this instance, we are referring to the B2B tech company. It’s been doing employer branding for years before most organizations were concerned with employer reputation. Shannon Allen and Allison…
If you are unsure about the overall mental health of your office, it might be beneficial to know the treacherous fact that stress is costing the United States about $300 billion per year. This number is derived from the number of stress-related illnesses and injuries from accidents, how many days employees are absent from work,…