These days, ethics are powerful. The market is candidate rich, so, employers have tough competition. Therefore, a company which stands for something can cut through the noise. Think about how negative press attention can damage a company’s reputation. Well, the opposite is true as well. Implementing an ethical philosophy and strategy within your business will […]
Research shows that employees who work long hours have a higher risk of stroke than those working standard hours. In a culture of overwork, pushing yourself too hard becomes a self-defeating cycle. No one can continue to push themselves beyond their limits before burnout becomes inevitable. Burnout then leads to a significant reduction in motivation […]
Snapchat is one of the most popular social media platforms used by Millennials and Gen Z. In 2019, the total number of daily active Snapchat users is 188 million with 71% of Snapchat users under 34 years old. It is estimated that if you tried to view all the photos shared on the platform in […]
Your employer brand is key to attracting and retaining top talent. By effectively communicating who you are as a company, you can attract high-quality candidates and improve retention rates. When your employer brand is strong, candidates will want to work for you. RPO providers can help to develop and build your employer brand. As well […]
Picture this: a candidate has two job interviews coming up. They are both second stage interviews, and the candidate is well qualified for both roles. They are confident that, should all go well, they will receive an offer from both companies. Having little to pick between the jobs, they have decided they will go with […]
Company culture is important as it can play a crucial factor in determining the success or failure of a business. Evidence shows that investing in company culture can lead to higher performance rates, due to enhanced employee wellbeing, higher levels of development and long-term employee retention. According to Science Daily, “corporate culture is the most […]
Social media is fast becoming the way candidates find out about your employer brand, with a staggering 68% of millennials choosing to specifically visit company social channels to evaluate their employer brand prior to applying for a role. After the company website, the most visited site when researching a potential employer is their corporate Facebook […]
The top issue shaping employers’ benefits strategies in 2017 is their desire to improve employee engagement, however budget restraints remain the biggest barrier to introducing the benefits they would like to offer. When tight budgets are in place, it is crucial that employees are taken into consideration and asked what benefits they would appreciate and […]
An unlimited holiday allowance is not a new phenomenon but up until recently it was a benefit which was rarely found outside of Silicon Valley tech companies. Although most companies offering this benefit are US-based, companies such as digital agency VisualSoft, social media agency Social Chain and technology platform JustPark are leading the way in […]
Your company culture is your personality and it’s something candidates want to learn about during the recruitment process. But how can your candidates experience your culture first hand? LinkedIn recently surveyed over 14,000 professionals worldwide to find out their favourite methods to discover and experience company culture. Participants were given the option to choose their […]
