2020 has been a lot of things, but in the world of recruitment, it’s become the year of the video interview. While we’re all getting pretty used to talking to colleagues, family and friends over video conferencing, video interviews can be a completely different experience to face-to-face job interviews. As remote working becomes more familiar, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
When finances are tight, and the future is uncertain, many businesses natural reaction is to freeze hiring completely. With millions of companies around the world currently having to make difficult decisions about the future of their staff, the threat of a recession and rising unemployment rates, it’s understandable that now may not be the ideal […]
We’re in an extraordinary position right now; it’s been months since we last saw all our employees in a room together and the world around us is changing day by day. As business leaders, we’re starting to realise that it is the people who have adapted to change, worked tirelessly and even made sacrifices that […]
Building a talent pool, particularly during times where you’re unable to recruit, has countless advantages to your business. It can help you to find top talent, reduce recruitment costs and even speed up the time to hire when roles become available. Building a talent pool of head-hunted candidates, referred candidates, direct applicants and individuals who […]
When budgets are tight for businesses, recruitment can’t always take a priority. Finding the right talent uses time, money and resource that could be spent elsewhere, taking care of existing employees. The impending threat of a post-COVID19 recession is making many businesses question their future recruitment efforts and forcing them to think about cost-cutting measures. […]
Starting a new job is an overwhelming time for any employee, with so much to get your head around from new faces to processes and procedures. Now imagine all of this with the added pressure of a global pandemic, and not being able to meet your co-workers face-to-face. It sounds like a lot to deal […]
