How peer recommendations can help you employ a team player
The problem for managers is that, despite the most rigorous of interviews, it can be difficult to judge how much of a team-player a candidate is until they are actually doing the job.
Retiring? Here’s how your professional network can boost your retirement funds
I read an interesting article recently which said that there’s been an increase in the number of people over sixty who are renting out rooms on Airbnb and making significant sums of money from doing so.
Are you wasting time and money during the hiring process?
Why are so many organisations wasting money in the hiring process? Put simply, I think most just don’t realise that there is a more efficient and cost-effective way of doing it.
Peer-to-peer Movement
One of the most interesting consequences of ‘fake news’ is that people are now much more inclined to trust peer-to-peer recommendations.
Contractor? Here’s why you need a new approach to finding your next job
While contractors are helping steer the way that the modern workforce is evolving, the methods that many use to look for their next opportunity are far from progressive.
Why There’s No Excuse for Overlooking Women in the Workplace
You’ve probably heard about Akbar Al Baker, the head of Qatar Airways, who attended the IATA’s annual conference and told the assembled press that his job was too demanding for a woman.
A Decade of Change: How Recruitment Will Be Transformed
“Where do you see the future of recruitment heading over the next ten years?” It’s an interesting question and one that my co-founder Carl and I have a very similar answer to. Discover what that is.
Why Traditional Recruitment is in the Technological Dark Ages
Last week, my co-founder, Carl, gave a great presentation on what lies ahead for recruitment at The Future Workplace Summit. Carl said exactly what he thinks is wrong with the industry, and the response was brilliant.
How Crowdsourcing Can Help You Find Your Ideal Job
Crowdsourcing is a fantastic and efficient way to solve problems, research and innovate. And the same can be achieved by professionals who are harnessing its collaborative benefits to search for jobs.
Why Businesses Using Recruitment Agencies Should Be Worried
We surveyed over 600 professionals about their views on search firms and found that the majority have concerns about using them to look for their next job opportunity. The results should be an eye opener for firms and HR teams.