30 September 2020
Right now, above all else, candidates are craving job security. The job market is currently inundated with candidates who have been made redundant, and don’t want to be burned again while the future of many businesses is being brought into question. Job security is typically defined as assurance that you will be able to work […]
29 September 2020
During the Covid-19 pandemic when core workplaces and key contributors to the local economy were instructed to work from home where possible to comply with public health guidance, establishing a virtual presence to connect with colleagues made business continuity possible. By continuing the physical relationship from the traditional workplace through virtual means in a remote […]
23 September 2020
Many business leaders have had to make some difficult decisions recently, from restructuring to sadly having to let go of talented people. Other businesses are currently thriving and are having to expand on a rapid scale to meet a surge in demand that they weren’t prepared for. Whatever your business situation, it’s undeniable that there […]
22 September 2020
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 […]
21 September 2020
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 […]
9 September 2020
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 […]
8 September 2020
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 […]
3 September 2020
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 […]
2 September 2020
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 […]
25 August 2020
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 […]