The implications of a bad hire can be costly to a business, not just financially but also culturally. In most cases, it can take up to 12 months to gain a rate of return on your investment in a new employee. So, making the correct hiring decision is critical. Equally important is attracting top talent […]
At last the moment has come. You have just received a written offer for your dream job. A job that is a step up with a real career path, greater remuneration and new challenges. It may be with some trepidation you meet with your manager to break the news – you are resigning. The response […]
Is the once coveted Cover Letter heading out to pasture? Many people would argue that in today’s technology rich environment cover letters have become redundant. With all the personal information available on LinkedIn and other social media platforms, and in a time where recruiters and managers are becoming more time poor and are using technology […]
The Workplace as an Experience, digital HR, AI and machine learning are gaining momentum in businesses looking for improved efficiencies and performance. They are not a panacea and require strong foundations including systems, processes and business partnerships to fully realise their potential. But will these emerging practices reshape and reposition HR and create new pathways […]
Recruitment was once the occupation that many fell into. Students typically didn’t tend to go to University, study their degree and then actively seek out a role within a HR recruitment consultancy. Many recruiters with 10+ years’ experience share a similar story – “I was interviewing for a role that the firm was recruiting, I […]
