“Recruiting agencies are helpful but somewhat expensive.”

I often hear this from tech companies which have turned to recruiting agencies to search for appropriate candidates. The cost of a candidate hiring, (even if they were…

GDPR went into effect on May 25th, 2018 with the aim of establishing a modern and systematize data protection framework across the EU. 

The new framework imposes strict duties on employers in relation to the processing of personal data, with potentially very large fines for a breach of the rules (up to €20 million, or 4% of the companies total worldwide annual turnover if higher).

A recent study carried out revealed the even though it has nearly been…

According to www.coschedule.com, 80 million pictures are shared on a regular basis via Instagram. This is an important reason as to why Instagram has an engaged community of different kinds of users. This is also an ideal place for giving your business the shape that it needs. However, it can also be extremely nerve-wracking to understand where your brand is fitting in. You need to know that each and every account starts somewhere or the other and as…

Effective teamwork: The key to success and growth

Effective teamwork is the secret behind the growth and success of the most successful companies in the world. Teamwork is an incredibly important ingredient of the 'successful business' recipe.…

During the pre-employment stage, employers check the information presented on a CV to ensure an applicant has the correct credentials for the job before employment commences.

Simple errors or delays at this final stage of the recruitment process can hold up the start date of employment. Worse still, it can result in the job offer being…

So day 2 Keynote, as always I will hit the high notes and focus on tools, and methods.

First up Glen Cathey – What does it take to become a World Class Sourcer. Glen mentions the 5 whys of recruiting;

Why is this position difficult to fill?

Why am I not getting more referrals?

Why am I not finding the…

Here’s a silly little riddle: What does almost every job in the world have in common?

They all have a job description attached to them.…

Businesses are experiencing a change in the way they work. What is the cause of this transformation affecting the organizations? Well, the answer is exactly what you are thinking! It’s the advancement of data automation and artificial intelligence that is changing the way organizations perform tasks. According to Mercer, 99% of organizations are preparing for the future of work. 

Sitting back and watching the events unfold is not an option. There will be a disruption in the workplace,…

Running a small business requires taking on a lot or risk. When you hire a new person to a team you are taking the risk upon your company. There is the risk that your competition could steal your customers. There is the risk that the economy could take a sudden downturn. There is the risk that your employees may not perform up to your…

Why do companies use candidate assessment platforms?

82% of companies use some form of candidate assessment testing, according to the recent Talent Board's…

It is often the case that recruitment agency or hiring managers in Manila have a notion about millennial workers that they change jobs more often than their counterparts, viz. baby boomers and Gen Xers.  Although stereotyping millennials may seem a bit harsh, it doesn’t rule out the fact that 75% of millennials aged between 18and 34 are of the opinion that job-hopping will help them build a successful career that’s why…

Employee recognition is a very effective method for improving employee motivation, engagement, productivity and job satisfaction. It’s a fact.

The truth about employee recognition

In a time of war for talent, employees…

Every time you hop in the car you have a destination in mind, right? While it’s pretty logical that you need to know where you’re going in order to get there, many of us overlook the same approach when it comes to reaching our professional goals.

Just like driving, knowing your destination guides pretty much all of your decisions – from planning the best route, knowing how much time you’ll need and…

So day 1 Key notes, as always I will hit the high notes and focus on tools, and methods.

First up Jason Roberts and the State of Talent Acquisition. What we learned is Facebook is a major player with regards to employer branding. We also learned that both companies and workers feel technology is taking the human out of Human Resources.…