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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
We’re delighted to announce we have been nominated for no less than 5 awards at the In-House Recruitment Awards. The awards are proudly hosted by The In-house Recruitment Network which is the fastest growing community for In-house Recruiters and HR professionals in the industry. 2017 marks the 6th year of the awards ceremony which gives […]
Only just caught up with the demographic known as the ‘Millennials’ or ‘Generation Y’? well there’s a new cohort in town, aptly termed ‘Generation Z.’ With typical birth dates ranging from mid-1990s to mid-2000s our first batch of Gen Z workers are about to graduate and infiltrate the UK workforce. We’ve collated the main statistics […]
Glassdoor is changing the way candidates search for jobs and how companies recruit the best talent. With 32 million unique monthly users worldwide, Glassdoor is one of the key components for building and maintaining an employer brand. We all use online reviews, whether we’re buying a new car or looking for a holiday, so why […]
