Do you need HR software with four-wheel drive?
Not long ago, one of my friends bought a new car. He’d opted for a 4×4 version of saloon instead of the 2-wheel drive version and when I asked him why he told me the 4-wheel drive was “nice to […]
Get set for success with apprenticeships
The Apprenticeships scheme is up for an overhaul with the Chancellor’s budget announcement that contributions for non levy-paying organisations will be halved. The reduction in training payments comes as part of a wider £695 million package to support apprenticeships, and […]
How HR software can help companies win the war for talent
How HR software can help companies win the war for talent in summary: HR software plays a crucial role in streamlining recruitment processes by automating tasks such as candidate sourcing, screening, and onboarding, thus increasing efficiency. It contributes to enhancing […]
5 Easy ways to improve recruitment (and why you need to care)
5 Easy ways to improve recruitment (and why you need to care) in summary: There are many ways HR teams can improve their recruitment efforts in tough jobs markets, including: Keep communication clear, timely, and engaging to attract top talent […]
Why boomerang employees could be the answer to your recruitment problems
Why boomerang employees could be the answer to your recruitment problems in summary: So-called ‘Boomerang Employees’ (people who leave a company and later returns to work for them again) can be an asset to a business struggling to hire the […]
Five reasons to make sure departing employees ‘leave right’
Two contrasting posts on my LinkedIn feed this week highlighted the importance of making sure that departing employees leave your business on a positive note. One was from an employee who was chuffed to bits that a senior executive had […]
How to write an effective job advert
You’re charged with finding someone to fill an open position in the company. Where do you start? Likely, you’ll be using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and/or job boards to help you spread the news—but they won’t do all the […]
Talent v. Culture: Where should HR be spending its time?
HR guru Dave Ulrich has been stirring things up again – this time with a new book that suggests HR people should be questioning where they are focusing their time and efforts. If you’re an HR practitioner, ask yourself the […]
Take a new approach to HR this autumn
The pencils are sharpened, the bags are packed and there’s a definite sense of new beginnings in the air. September is traditionally the time for fresh starts. People return from their holidays relaxed and refreshed and set about their work […]
5 outdated recruitment practices you REALLY need to change!
5 outdated recruitment practices you REALLY need to change! In sumary: Implementing the following updates can lead to more efficient hiring processes, and attract top talent in today’s competitive job market: Modernise your application process: Transition from paper applications to […]
How to tap into global talent: a quick guide for HR
How to tap into global talent: a quick guide for HR in summary: In this blog, we look at strategies for organisations and HR teams to tap into global talent pools, enabling them to access diverse skill sets and perspectives. […]
Making the most of internal talent – are you growing your own?
More warnings this week about skills shortages in the shape of a report from the CBI and Pearson that suggests the UK’s economic growth could be seriously undermined if action isn’t taken to address the growing gap. More than half […]