Blog
Welcome to our Blog. Here we have a range of articles discussing recruitment, psychometrics and assessments.
5 Skills Every HR Manager Should Have
5 Skills Every HR Manager Should Have Human resources managers have to deal with a variety of challenges. They may have to solve a conflict between two employees, or ensure that a training program produces the desired outcomes. This can prove to be cognitively and...
VIVA LA RECRUITMENT: WHY WE NEED RECRUITING SOFTWARE – A CASE STUDY HOSAMELDIN FROM CAIRO, EGYPT
Why we need recruiting software Hosameldin started teaching himself how to code at age 11. By 16, he was proficient in JavaScript and Python. Learning these coding languages is the equivalent of trying to teach yourself the three alphabets of Japanese, from...
HOW ARE YOU COPING WITH THE INCREASED VOLUME OF JOB APPLICANTS POST COVID?
The COVID pandemic affects businesses in many ways, not least the HR and TA (Talent Acquisition) teams. Many employers are placing recruitment strategies on hold during these uncertain times. Some TA professionals are struggling to cope with the increased volume of...
HOW TO CUT OUT THE APPLICANTS THAT ARE NOT THE RIGHT FIT
You spent time writing the perfect job ad that clearly lists the essential criteria of the role. You’re sure it’s enough to deter candidates without these skills from applying. But does it? Nope. Within days you’re wading through your inbox discarding applications...
WHY DATA IS THE MOST IMPORTANT ASSET FOR HR – ACCORDING TO BERNARD MARR
Data is making HR more intelligent. Never before has the HR industry had access to so much data. Marr names a few types of data relating to recruitment, absenteeism, personal development, staff satisfaction, and competency in Bernard Marr’s latest book Data Driven...
FUTURE OF HR SURVEY – KPMG REPORTS ON THE RESULTS
The Australian KPMG Future of HR: Embracing Bold Change survey results are out after surveying 1,200 senior HR executives across 64 nations. The results revealed an interesting insight into what senior HR staff see as the future direction of their industry. An...
THE COST OF POOR EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT
Poor employee engagement is a dangerous hidden expense. You don’t pay an invoice each month that reminds you to do something about it and it doesn’t appear on the annual profit and loss statement. But don’t be fooled, the expense is real. Disengaged and Actively...
RECRUITING ON A SHOESTRING BUDGET
Staff recruitment can be a big expense to any organisation. There is a range of costs to content with, both hard and soft from advertising to staff time spent reviewing applications and interviewing. Most organisations will argue that if they don’t invest the time...
10 HR BLOGS YOU SHOULD BE FOLLOWING (AND HOW BEST TO FOLLOW)
In an industry like HR where change happens so quickly, you have probably retired most of what you learned at university in favour of online learning. Reading relevant industry blogs is one of the easiest ways to keep up with new technology and industry best...
HOW YOU COULD BE MISSING THE RIGHT CANDIDATE FOR THE JOB
Why is it so hard to find the right candidate for the job? Some industries don’t have enough experienced workers to fill available positions but for most, the companies are to blame for their poor recruitment results. Check you aren’t making mistakes in job role...
