HR
Recruitment – Outsource or In-House
Of all the business functions you could outsource, for many companies recruiting functions are not always at the top of the list but there are sound reasons to consider outsourcing in the same way as outsourcing other functions such as marketing. Here are a few questions to consider in helping to decide which approach is…
Read MorePlanning To Work From Home in 2020?
Welcome to 2020! Working from home is a dream cherished by many. It is something that is often thought about, especially on those lazy hot summer days during holidays, when many of us reflect on the year gone past and then dream of a better future. From a superficial point of view it would seem…
Read More”Is It Worth Advertising Vacancies Over The Christmas/New Year period?”.
Christmas is fast approaching and so we ask “does the festive season affect recruiting? ”Is it worthwhile to advertise vacancies over the Christmas/New Year period?”. A decade or more ago, I would have said yes, the “festive season” does affect recruiting, because job vacancy advertising, before the formation of internet job boards, shrank to practically…
Read MoreHiring for Good Cultural Fit
Like people, organisations have personality. Corporate culture defines the collective values, beliefs, attitudes and behaviours shared by a group of people who work together. Common cultural values include teamwork, integrity, and respect for the individual. Various companies share some cultural values but what does differ between organisations is how much certain values are emphasised and…
Read MoreReferee Checks. An Essential Step in the Hiring Process.
It is widely accepted that the best predictor of future performance is past performance. Accordingly, reference checking is one of the most critical phases of the hiring process. Here are some tips to ensure that referee checks maximise your chance of identifying and placing the candidate who is the best fit for the role. Identifying…
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