Diversity + Inclusion + Equality = Equity
We’re seeing a lot more focus on diversity and inclusion initiatives within the workplace and rightly so, a group of people hired for a specific skill or competency is the perfect environment for watching the value derived from diversity and inclusiveness in action.
How to attract passive candidates
In a talent scarce market, finding candidates to fill roles is challenging and for highly specialised and technical roles it is not an exaggeration to say that talent pools are running dry. Furthermore, it is highly likely that the person you are looking for, the “ideal” candidate, is already happily employed and not actively in the job market.
Work life balance tips for working remotely
A global pandemic did not invent working from home, but it certainly was the proof of concept that was needed to push the popularity of what was once considered a workplace perk. Working from home (WFH) is here to stay but is the reality of working remotely as great as we all imagined?
Businesses leading the way with employee benefits
You put a lot of time and effort into marketing your business to customers. That is where you make money, right? But are you putting as much focus into your employer brand - how you would like to be seen and experienced by employees and candidates? You should, because it is a critical success factor in attracting, recruiting, and retaining talent.
Employee benefits – perks or standard practice?
In a hiring market fraught with uncertainty and talent scarcity, an enticing employee benefits programme can be key to securing top talent. However, events of the past 12-months have resulted in a blurring of the line between what constitutes a workplace perk and what is considered standard practice by prospective and existing employees.
Rethinking diversity, equity and inclusion
With more organisations embarking on diversity programmes, it has prompted us to pause and reflect on our contribution in this space as we ask ourselves the question - could we be doing more?
Is the ‘right to disconnect’ part of your wellbeing policy?
Many countries around the world are leading the way with the introduction of laws to give workers the right to switch off from their jobs, to preserve work-life balance. In an era of digital technology and remote flexible working that means we are always connected and available to work, what lessons could business learn from ‘right to disconnect’ legislative control?
Is an interim manager the solution?
As said by Winston Churchill, never waste a good crisis…
Interview hack: soft skills Q&A
When it comes to a robust recruitment process, technical skills and relevant experience are important variables in assessing a candidate’s ability to do the job well. However, what we are increasingly looking for are soft skills as a predictor of performance.
Dual-CEOs – does it work?
Last week’s ‘top four must reads’ post which included a link to an article in HBR titled “Is CEO a Two-Person Job”, has created a lot of chatter in our business. So, we thought we’d dig a little deeper…
