Having a poor employer brand can mean your company loses out on hiring the very best talent. But what exactly is an ‘employer brand’?  

And what can organisations do to ensure prospective employees see their company in the very best light? 

In this article we discuss eight things you can do to make you more…

The nature of a successful recruiter has always been the ability to match the right candidate to the right role. Being able to spot the key skills, and knowing if a candidate is the right fit for a companies’ culture, is what sets the top billers apart from their colleagues. As humans, we’re able to make these judgements based on facts which are often…

Performance reviews form an important component of any organizations. Employee Performance…

There is often a misconception that ageism is pinned to the older workforce – those who are over 50 experiencing unfavourable workplace rules or stereotypes, however ageism can be experienced by all ages – and as an employer you need to consider them all. 

Training and Development

Training and development is often offered to younger employees to help them integrate into the working world and offer them a platform to help them succeed,…

Google, Facebook, and Apple have a huge presence in the recruitment industry. With many people aspiring to work for one of these companies how can you compete with them?

Well, you can’t or so you may think. Many companies think that it would take a lifetime to get the reputation that these organizations have…

It’s never too late to choose your own path when it comes to running your own business. When I’m talking to prospective clients one of the things I hear most is that they wish they’d done it 10 years ago. The main thing for me when I hear this is the fact that desire to be their own boss and build something they can be proud of, has never gone…

How to Write a Job Description That Will Sizzle on Social Media

If social recruiting is a trend you aren’t currently capitalizing on, it’s time to start —  …

Unemployment exists in every economy around the world.  In the US there are three main types of unemployment: structural, frictional, and cyclical. The first two make up what is known as the natural unemployment rate.  The third rises when demand falls, usually during recession. Typically there is a combination of all three rates affecting the overall…

You know that feeling of dread when you’ve got an urgent position to fill but you can’t seem to find a suitable candidate anywhere? Panic and stress sets in while you desperately search through a mountain of applications which don’t quite fit the bill. If you recognise this…

Employee performance appraisals are very integral to organizations to increase employee productivity and business results. Although, employee performance appraisals are very crucial, they are rarely done the right way. It is important that companies adopt new performance appraisal strategies to meet their business requirements in the current…

Employee engagement platform is the virtual space that helps the organizations to recognize employee achievements, track employee feedback from their workforce, and promote positive activities among them on large scale. Engagement platform will help to improve employee engagement in a positive manner.…

What is the biggest recruitment challenge?

Recently, we did an extensive audit to find out what is the biggest recruiting…

Don’t we all wish we had more vacation days?  At the same time, do we usually try and negotiate for an additional week of vacation in a new employment opportunity? 

But before we can say “I want more vacation time” - let’s first look at how this country’s corporate culture feels about vacation. 

Vacation pay is not required by U.S. law.  In fact…

Recruitment for IT Professionals…

There’s always a lot of jargon used when it comes to talking about mindset and the different psychological approaches to work. Really, all we’re talking about is how we can approach and complete tasks in a less stressful and more rewarding pattern. When you run your own business, this is more critical than ever, as you’ll naturally carry more pressure when it…

Let’s get visual, visual! The difficulty of attracting talent in today’s market is no secret.

Curating an engaging employer brand and telling your story can position your company ahead of the competition as you look to attract top talent.

Companies are now using visual more creatively to tell their stories. Allowing them to stand out by bringing their brand to life.

The Power of Visuals

We are all familiar with the saying, a picture can tell a thousand…

Employee Retention in the Post-Modern Industry…

Filling up a vacancy took many months when job boards and applicant tracking systems were not around. But now, traditional methods are no longer a part of the recruitment process. There are new methods available to engage candidates to find the perfect fit.

Yes, right! The face of recruitment is changing gradually.

Twenty years back, nobody could imagine the functionality of the solutions we have today to acquire talent. Similarly, the future will be different…