There is no hiding that, until not too long ago, a faulty sink or a toilet that wouldn’t flush would have led to three certain steps: assess the situation, phone a plumber, and welcome an experienced man with wrenches and hydraulic probes.

Hands-on trades have historically been dominated by male workers. However, as the years go by, this once-unsurmountable gender gap is slowly narrowing and softening. With an increasing demand for skilled workers in the industry and an array of…

TikTok is the social media platform that has taken the world by storm. Its growth is seriously impressive when compared to other social giants such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. In 2021, TikTok was the most popular app in the world, with 656 million people downloading the music, dance, and video platform on their devices.

While some people love…

Your company is expected to move more quickly than ever before in order to remain ahead of your competitors. With countless priorities to juggle, allocating time to source, onboard, build and scale an engineering team that will get you where you need to go can feel like a daunting project. Add in the fact that the current market is extremely volatile and your challenges have increased by a quantum factor. 

The state of the hiring market, especially when it comes to recruiting software…

The Black Hole, that is the Hiring Manager(HM)!!

We have all been through it. Sending resume upon resume, screen upon screen, over to the HM, only to have them disappear, never to be heard from again. Seemingly lost in some black hole. The question is what to…

How is big data changing your campus recruiting strategy?

Tech-driven big data approach is revolutionizing how we do business and analyze data. It is a major theme in nearly every industry today. New-age recruiters who know how to harness the limitless possibilities and the best practices of big data can take out the…

There is no denying that, in the world of work, women are often brushed aside in favour of their male colleagues. In fact, it is fair to say that female workers can find it difficult to climb the ladder and fill top-level positions due to no fault of their own. Ultimately, companies are missing out on strong assets and on valuable qualities that would truly let the business grow.

As a woman in a senior role, you can play your part in reversing this negative trend and assisting your…

One of the most important questions to ask when embarking on any recruiting initiative is, “How do we measure our return on investment?” If you’re going to make your recruitment program the best it can be, you need concrete, measureable goals and solid data that shows whether you’re meeting them. Whether a recruiting drive ultimately exceeds expectations or has a lackluster result, the resulting information can make future recruitment efforts far more effective.

Now how do you measure…

There have been numerous books written on the subject of communication. One of the best is "Conscious Business" by Fred Kofman. I am reading this book now, but have read numerous others on the subject. The one thing that sticks in my mind has been how the littlest words, can have the biggest impact on…

Employee retention is a primary goal for almost any company, and it's easy to see why: losing people means losing important assets and institutional knowledge, as well as reduced productivity and morale among remaining team members.

• Almost 70 percent of firms believe that the attrition rate has a detrimental effect because of the costs of recruiting, employing, and training a new employee, as well as the overtime work required of current employees until the company can fill the…

2020 was a disaster for businesses across the UK, however we are seeing signs of recovery. With this in mind, public and private sector organisations are looking towards the challenges of the future with pragmatism.

The reliance on our outdoor public spaces during lockdown has emphasised the need for a strong environment. Organisations are looking to improve society and nature with ethical and sustainable practices. In fact, the UN predicts that…

Human resource management (HRM) encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, including, but not limited to, hiring, coaching, managing, and ensuring employee growth. The department is focused on achieving the organizational goals through employing the right individuals who meet the company's culture, values, criteria, and vision. They also try to provide a safe, healthy, stress-free, challenging, and credible work environment for their employees, as well as to assist them in achieving their…

Employers appear to be concerned by the lack of skilled candidates for jobs within the construction industry. As UK house building hits its highest level since the recession in 2008, the industry appears to be strong. Without qualified and skilled workers though, the industry could grind to a dramatic halt. With Brexit holding a dark cloud above the construction industry and a level of uncertainty, what can construction employers do to secure their workforce?

The construction industry…

The upcoming International Women's Day theme on 8 March 2022 is "Gender equality now for a sustainable tomorrow." The theme salutes the spirit of women globally working towards a better and sustainable future for the next generation. 

At…

Wanting to Connect but wasting my Time!!

I get a lot of requests to connect on various social sites. I am pretty picky about who I accept. That said I will never understand why anyone would take the time to send a connection request with no message and worse with a profile that says nothing, thus wasting my…

So,we get it. Recruiters and hiring managers alike need to adjust how they recruit to appear more appealing to the Millennials. Because according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics by 2015, Millennials will become the workforce’s new majority, and by 2030, this group will represent 75 percent of the workforce. 

It is clear that Millennials have different values…

Accounting is an exciting field of commerce and career prospects in this get on increasing depending on the market requirements. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects 6.9 percent employment growth for accountants between 2020 and 2030. In that period, an estimated 96,000 jobs will be available.

Several finance and accounting professionals are choosing a career in this field as it offers innumerable opportunities in various industries, attractive…

So, we as staffing professionals are held accountable for candidate and client (HM) satisfaction. This is measured with a survey and subsequent percentage for success according to a set of question that are answered with a rating scheme.

However so much of our ability to be good, is dependent on our HMs. If you have a good HM you will…

The Rakuna team had an incredible week at this year’s NACE 2016 Conference & Expo in Chicago in June. From one-on-one chats with university recruiting professionals during our ride with CEO to attending interactive sessions and thought-provoking keynote addresses, I am excited to share my key learning…