If you’re running a startup business, no one will blame you for feeling a little unsure about whether now is the right time to scale up your business. After all, without sounding too gloomy, we are in the middle of a global pandemic and the worst recession in decades, which doesn’t scream “it’s time to […]
Whether you like it or not, you have an employer brand. Every business does. It represents how your employees and external candidates see your business; whether they trust and respect you as an employer or not. As much as we’d like to, we can’t control people’s perceptions which means we can’t control our employer brand […]
This September feels different… I always love the change of season and the anticipation of change for many of us, as we start to focus on what we wanted to accomplish this year. Typically, the kids are ready for school, and the vacation mindset of summer is replaced by a real drive to get back […]
The future of recruitment in all sectors is going to be very different from what we’re used to, with the impact of COVID-19 meaning that many industries are putting hiring efforts on the back burner or are resorting to new technologies to onboard new staff. When it comes to tech recruitment, however, there is expected […]
With over 3.6 billion users worldwide, it’s becoming more and more vital that social media is part of your recruitment strategy. When used for recruitment marketing purposes, social media can be a powerful tool. It can help to build your employer brand, influencing opinions of you as a place to work and helping you to put […]
How you communicate a message is as important as the message itself. When it comes to internal communications, this certainly holds true. Company culture can give your organisation a major strategic advantage in these changing times. But what your culture consists of – goals, values, and practices – must be effectively transmitted according to best practices if […]
The fundamentals of what makes a great workplace are primarily the same, with a few exceptions for specific industries. Employees expect to feel supported, have a friendly company culture and be offered a competitive benefits package. This means that many EVPs have become quite generic. Employers have a broad idea of what candidates look for […]
It’s the talking point of Hollywood right now, and so we’re sure you’ve heard the recent expose of a toxic workplace behind the scenes at one of America’s biggest shows. Celebrity gossip and news columns are in overdrive with reports of enormous mistreatment of staff across Ellen DeGeneres’ show. The stories have caused outrage, not […]
Recruiting after the pandemic seems like a daunting thought for many; will you be able to financially support recruitment efforts? Will we face a second wave? And will expectations of top talent have changed? These are just a few questions that could be putting you off recruiting new talent again as we enter the new […]
To put it lightly, the last six months have been a turbulent time for employers. Many of us have had to make some tough decisions, change aspects of our businesses dramatically and have had to shift to remote working or a significantly reduced workforce. All of which are challenges we couldn’t have even imagined this […]
