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Talent Acquisition Timebound

Why Mobile Job Applications Are Essential to Recruitment

This TechTuesday, we are exploring this handy infographic on the online job application process, featuring data from more than 1,000 job seekers and 300 HR professionals. Applying for jobs online can either be a straightforward fast process or an long-winded application nightmare. Companies are continually trying to improve their online application process and the amount of…

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Workplace

5 Signs You’re Not Happy at Work

Are you happy at work? Do you know the signs that show you’re unhappy? How do you become happier at work? Here are the top 5 signs to look for and how to improve your job happiness level. 1) It’s on your mind when you walk, eat and sleep: The symptom: After you go home from work…

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Workplace

First Impressions – Is What You See Really What You Get?

Sometimes you really do need to look twice or three times to see the person behind the tattoo or the lion in the sheep’s skin. It takes just one-tenth of a second for us to judge someone and make our first impression, and our confidence in impression formation increases with the time taken to form the…

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Employer Branding

Virgin Holidays: Why Richard Branson’s Vacation Process Can Work

It was recently announced that Sir Richard Branson, head of The Virgin Group, is now offering his personal staff unlimited holidays. This uncapped time off can be taken at any time, without the need to gain prior approval. In addition, employees do not have to state when they will be back, whether they intend to…

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Workplace

Funniest Excuses For Not Going to Work

Days off from work are inevitable – for reasons such as illness, emergencies or commitment. But what about those employees who just want a lazy day in bed? In this infographic from Job Cluster, we are shown some of the more creative excuses for not coming into work. Let us know in the comments any creative excuses…