#Cultural Fit
The war for talent is escalating: How to win candidates in a competitive employment market
While futurists talk about Artificial Intelligence and robots ruling the workforce, the HR industry has a challenge that is much closer to home. Digitising recruitment and retention processes is critical in today’s hot talent market in order to strike the delicate balance between maximising profit and retaining the best staff. This fact is amplified for […]
Four strategies for recruiting via social media
If there’s a job you need to fill, it’s likely the right candidate is on social media right now – but which platforms are they using, and how do you reach out to them? A recent study by the Australian Academy of Business and Social Sciences looked at recruitment processes and the unique challenges faced by SMEs or […]
Define your culture…now, is that the reality?
Every company likes to think they have a great culture but if you ask each member of the leadership team to sum theirs up, most will give vague, airy answers that don’t match. This is because most companies don’t actually have a uniting culture. Often in the corporate world you get an amalgamation of cultures or distinct […]
On board, raring to go and driven to succeed: the value of creating a culture of team-ship
A managing director arrives at her desk to a bottle of wine and a ‘thank you’ note from her team. They’re expressing gratitude for a fun afternoon away from the office celebrating the Melbourne Cup as a team. No leave time was recorded – the out-of-office activity was a gesture of goodwill. The managing director understands the importance of developing a culture of […]
Bright minds: draw them in or risk losing them
Succeeding in business today doesn’t just require good talent – it requires great talent. It also requires great products, a smart strategy and an internal desire to innovate and thus stay ahead of the competition. But let’s focus our attention back on talent. After all, it’s one of the most important components of business today and all around us we […]
Three personality types that can harm your business
How to spot warning signs before hiring people who will be a bad fit for your company.
How to make an employment offer too good to refuse
No matter how confident you are that you’ve selected the right candidate to join your business, sometimes your offer isn’t accepted. This process can be costly, so here’s what you can do to clinch the perfect person for the job, first time.
How important is cultural fit when recruiting?
With all the political, economical, social and technological change taking place around us, how important is cultural fit in 2012 when recruiting to fill roles within your business? Very, says one expert.