WAYS TO OVERCOME NEGATIVE PERCEPTIONS FROM HIRING MANAGERS (PART 2)

Resignation

We continue the discussion about common red flags in resumes that often call into question the commitment, reliability or performance of a candidate, particularly if assumptions are allowed to form without discussion. Short stints in multiple workplaces or unplanned departures on your resume can set alarm bells ringing in a hiring manager’s ears. Job Hopping Candidates…

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Want to Reduce Staff Turnover? Here’s how.

Staff turnover

Replacing people who leave voluntarily is expensive so staff retention should be every manager’s goal, especially in this current talent-short market. Research by Gallup Poll [1],conservatively estimated that the cost of replacing an individual employee can range from half to two times an employee’s annual salary. The startling finding of the same research was that…

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Strategies to avoid the cost and inconvenience of being understaffed

Business plan towards success

Large companies should have a comparative advantage in sourcing talent as a result of their considerable resources, and strong brands, but in today’s market, many corporates are finding that they too, are struggling to attract skilled staff. Some organisations are practiced at mapping their future staffing requirements, based on the projected growth and forecast attrition…

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Benefits and Risks of Hiring a Past Employee in a Talent-short Market

Benefits and Risks of Hiring a Past Employee in Talent-short Market

Companies are often reluctant to rehire personnel who have previously left a company, but in today’s talent-short market, are former employees a potential untapped source of talent? It goes without saying of course, that you would only consider re-employment if an employee left on good terms. There are significant benefits in hiring past employees. They come…

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Is Your Business Too Small to Attract Top Talent?

Is Your Business Too Small to Attract Top Talent?

Large firms are often perceived to have a distinct advantage in attracting and retaining talent but small to medium sized firms should not underestimate the appeal that they offer to many candidates and should leverage off these strengths when hiring. Big firms frequently spend significant investment in dedicated HR Departments and Talent Acquisition Specialists to…

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