The rise in technological development in just the past few years alone has completely transformed the modern workforce. Fast internet connectivity and better software focused on teamwork and collaboration, for instance, continuously reduces the need for face-to-face interactions. One…
How to write better job descriptions to attract millennials
Are you struggling to attract Millennials to your company? If so, you may need to rewrite your job descriptions in a way that really grabs this particular demographic’s attention. For decades, all job postings looked the same: a job title…
How applicant tracking systems (ATS) ease recruitment
Not long ago, companies used simple spreadsheets to collect, store, and organise all the information for each candidate applying for an open position with the company. It’s not surprising that the hiring process was often seen as a tiresome process.…
The top 9 TED talks on leadership from 2019
One of the best ways you can invest in your leadership development is through continual learning. Fortunately, in the age of the internet, there are scores of opportunities online to do just this—often for free. Podcasts, for instance, have become…
The top hiring and recruitment trends in 2019
Recruitment and talent acquisition has not only become essential in today’s job market, but it has also become a planned and properly channelized activity. With the advent of technology, the recruitment and talent acquisition process has also expanded and is…
The importance of soft skills when hiring new employees
In today’s article, we discuss what soft skills are and why they’re so important in the workplace… Hiring new employees is always a challenge. Sometimes, it’s a struggle simply to find qualified candidates. Other times, there can be a mountain…
5 insightful questions to ask candidates during an interview
Building up a team is one of the most important responsibilities you’ll ever have as a manager. Each employee you screen for an open position will bring a unique set of skills, expertise, and background experience to the table. For…
How to recognise and nurture leadership potential
True leaders can be few and far between in even the most powerful of industries. Nurturing the leadership potential of star employees now will reward your business immensely in the future. Before you can do this, it’s important to know…
The benefits of millennials in the workplace
Millennials are soon to be the largest population in the global workforce. Traditionally, companies have found it challenging to attract, and more importantly retain, millennial talent. Job seekers from this generation (which is comprised of those who were born between…
4 secrets to attracting millennials to your workplace
In 2016, millennials (a generation usually defined by those born between 1981 and 1996) became the largest generation in the U.S. workforce. In the years to come, the members of this generation will be the ones to eventually assume the…