Running a Successful Recruitment Campaign
In times of uncertainty, such as during global crises or economic downturns, recruitment may be paused for many businesses. Likewise, employees may choose to stay with their current organisations rather than exploring new opportunities. When the job market picks up again, businesses will be competing to secure top talent, and candidates will be seeking out […]
UK businesses lose £195 million on job-hopping workers
Half of British workers are looking to change jobs in the next year, leading to employers finding themselves significantly out of pocket as they face the reality of managing an unproductive workforce. Research by UK job board Totaljobs and employer brand specialists Universum has revealed that the cost to businesses of workers hunting for new […]
Recruitment tips – raise your game
Is it time to revisit your common approach to recruitment? In this article we look at some commonly used approaches, but with a fresh look for a fresh year ahead. Progression planning Progression planning is a common HR strategy used to safeguard an organisation against staff shortages. Particularly for senior positions where a level understanding […]
Companies speed up the recruitment process
Nearly half of companies have shortened their recruitment times so they can get staff in post much quicker. Research by Totaljobs reveals that 46% of employers have streamlined their hiring procedures to make it easier to find good candidates and get them in post quickly. They were also concerned that candidates were put off […]
Best UK Jobs for 2016 Revealed
Employer review website Glassdoor has revealed their list of the 25 best jobs in the UK for the year ahead. Glassdoor identifies the most desirable jobs in the country based on three factors: earning potential, career opportunities and job availability. This is the second such annual survey by the site. Management roles made up eight of the […]
Do applicants still need degrees for graduate jobs?
Graduate job seekers who may not have made the grade at university, could still have a good chance of getting the job of their dreams after four big employers made significant changes to their academic entry requirements. Ernst Young Accountancy firm Ernst & Young is the fifth largest graduate recruiter in the UK. Last […]
A game changer for making recruitment decisions
In the battle to hire the best talent, many employers are looking at new ways of recruiting, but could a smartphone game help them to make their recruitment decisions? As more employers are expanding their recruitment to include school leavers and people with less traditional qualifications, they are looking for other ways to select […]