20 March 2019
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 […]
18 March 2019
29th March 2019 has been and gone, and Britain has not yet left the EU. While no outcome has ever been entirely certain throughout the Brexit process, now more than ever, there is a significant sense of confusion. The new key date is 31st January 2020, by which time the UK needs “to tell the […]
22 February 2019
From the very beginning, to now: Talent Works International Talent Works International turns 10 this March. This is an incredible milestone for us as an agency and a fantastic cause for celebration. As a business, we at Talent Works believe in transparency. So, in such spirit, we decided a conversation with our founder and CEO […]
11 February 2019
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 […]
22 November 2017
The CIPD hosted its 70th annual conference and exhibition last week in Manchester. The CIPD conference is the largest HR event in the UK and attracts over 4000 attendees each year. The theme this year was all about embracing the new world of work and focussed on the major shifts that are currently affecting organisations, […]
13 November 2017
First of all, what is your purpose? Is it a job spec or a job description? Yes, they’re different. A job specification generally comprises of specific roles, responsibilities and background points that are required for the role. Whereas, a job description tends to build more of a narrative around the position. This is what I’m […]
29 September 2017
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 […]
13 September 2017
LinkedIn recently conducted their annual talent survey where they asked 14,000 global professionals about their job-seeking attitudes and habits. Some of their findings were quite astounding, we’ve selected our top 5 takeaways from the report: 90% of candidates are open to new job opportunities Unsure whether to send that message? According to LinkedIn 90% of […]
4 September 2017
Recently I found myself pondering the latest CoolBrands survey – an annual survey into the coolest brands in Britain – and whilst looking over the Top 20 coolest brands for 2016/17 it dawned on me that employer brand managers could take more notice of ‘cool’. It’s a pretty safe bet that being cool and being […]
25 August 2017
To target the right talent, first you have to understand what your candidates are looking for. People look for ease and convenience in every aspect of their lives and finding a new job opportunity is no different. When candidates are applying for positions it is crucial that the process is clear, efficient and easy to […]