I’ve just read an article (well worth a read) which had me saying “yes!” out loud. It was great to see someone I admire in this space pushing the message of the importance of engaging leadership to drive real change in gender balance. Engaging leadership is a critical element to driving real change in gender…
It is quite right to say that AI has become an integral part of human resources. All credit goes to technology for complete transformation in the recruitment process. And it is evident from the fact that recruiters are seeing a massive reduction in their workload. The reason recruiters are using AI is: It eliminates bias.…
Many people don’t realize what a powerful tool aromatherapy can be. Scents are tied directly to the part of the brain that is linked to memory and emotion, so scents can influence both. This can work very well in the business world, influencing employees to work harder, retain more information or stay alert. In fact,…
In a candidate-led market, the way recruiters are attracting talent is changing. If you want to be ahead of the game you need to expand the methods you use to recruit, especially when recruiting millennial talent. Millennials are an increasingly influential generation, meaning as a recruiter you can’t ignore their impact on the job market.…
We all know that a business is only as successful as the people running it. Employees are every company’s most valuable asset, and every employer has their own unique list of must-haves and nice-to-haves when hiring. Some are universal (detail orientation, good communication skills, ability to take direction), while others are specific to the role…
Money makes the world go round. Well not literally but the more you have the more you can do… right? Wrong, these days you can do anything on a small budget and recruitment marketing is no exception. There are lots of ways you can achieve the results you want without thousands in your coffers. Don’t…
Business success depends on employees. No matter how big or small your business, fairness in the workplace is vital and that includes during the recruitment process. Discriminating during recruitment is illegal, and it doesn’t give your business the best chance of finding the most suitable person for the job. Consideration of equality and discrimination during…
The latest data by the Office for National Statistics has found that, while the gender gap in the UK has fallen to its lowest ever level at 8.6%, the average woman in the workplace still earns 8.6% less than the average man with the gap even wider for women aged over 40 with 12.8%. With this…
You may have got into business because you care about people, but bad habits and the drive for profit can sometimes lead a person away from their original ideals. Heaven knows, most of us become entirely different people when we’re broke, stressed, or excited about a new idea. In our digitally-optimized world, it becomes all…