Hiring
5 ways to attract top talent
The best person for the job is out there. But what if they aren’t actively looking? Use these 5 ways to attract them. #1: Do your employees say positive things? You can tell a lot about a company by talking to its current employees. Having employees who will promote...
Why you’re not getting hired.
We've all faced rejection at some point. It's a tough pill to swallow! Especially when you receive those "Thanks, but no thanks" emails. But have you identified why it happens? Here are a few reasons why your applications may be hitting dead ends. #1: You gave off a bad...
What do employers want? Are you doing these 6 things?
The burning question everyone wants to know. After years of working with companies of all sizes, when it comes to people, deep down, they’re all searching for the same things. #1: Radiators, not drains. Most people want to come to work to be energised by the people around...
What’s the relationship between anxiety and the talent economy?
A recent poll within our talent community revealed that more than half of employees were feeling anxious about their jobs. Earlier this year I started writing down newspaper headlines. In an election year, I thought it might be an interesting exercise. Here’s a snippet of what I...
Tips for making new employees feel welcome
We’ve all been there and we all know how hard it is to be a newbie. First, let's go back to when you used to be that new employee: You knew no-one, You talked to no-one and You ate lunch by yourself When you don't feel welcome in a new...
Managing Conflict
No one likes conflict, especially when you’re responsible for ensuring it doesn’t get out of hand. Effective conflict management means a positive work and team environment. And, if you don’t address conflict promptly, it can be nothing short of toxic to your culture and could cost you...
Avoiding a bad hire
89% of early departures are due to culture mismatch. This means people are really good at assessing technical ability but not necessarily culture fit. In the hiring process, assessing cultural fit plays a vital role in building a successful team and creating/adding to a positive work...
How to add value in a new job – straight away
First impressions matter - because they last. Here are a few tips for starting well in a new role. Because, as they say - make a plan or plan to fail! Your first few months in a new job have a major impact on your success in...