It is amazing how times change so quickly in the job market; especially in times where the world is still reeling challenges from the pandemic. Some industries are still struggling; but more are flourishing. No matter the economic situation, top talent always has options for their next move. You should never assume less. But in...
The experience that applicants gain with your company in the course of the application process is decisive for their choice of employer. But although a holistic, positive candidate experience has the greatest influence on employer attractiveness for the majority of candidates – this is not...
When I met with a good friend recently, we had one of the more engaging conversations in a while. Not that conversations with him are bland, but this one took an unexpected turn I didn’t see coming. Tom (not his real name) owns and runs a...
By Emily Davies Ferket Are you still struggling working from home? Here are some tips from someone who has been at home full-time for almost four years. You may have heard many of these before, but hopefully I can add some personal experiences that will give...
Two-day recruiting event for a C.O.I. client that operates in 200+ countries. ...
From managing the business’ most vital resource, to empowering and enriching the employee experience, the H.R. department is on the move - and this evolution is driven by technology. As new technological breakthroughs have impacted business, the H.R. function has felt the influence in dramatic fashion....
From the very first interaction, you are making an impression. Every communication, be it by e-mail, text, letter, over video or on the phone, should be well-thought out and reflect you and your goals. Sloppy grammar, cluttered and untidy background, ill-prepared questions – any of these...
The latest U.S jobs report showing unemployment at a 50-year low, while great news for active job seekers, signals an increasingly tight market for recruitment teams. An historically low unemployment rate (3.8%) has major implications for attracting top talent in an aggressive time frame and requires...
Recruitment, like many other functions, has been dramatically affected by the emergence of ever more powerful digital tools. Paper-based resume trails, mailed in applications and newspaper job ads are all a thing of the past. Instead, a myriad of data on each candidate is transmitted...
In a strong jobs market, what happens when you find your ideal candidate and they live in a different state, or even a different continent and relocation is a must? Information is Power. Assess the needs of the candidate, and customize information on the location accordingly....