#Recruitment Process
Hire for the role – and diversity in the workforce is assured
How do you generate a chorus of support from business owners? Simple. When we all agree that business success is predicated on finding the right people with the right skills who are the right fit for our individual business culture. We know that the process of recruitment is the single most important function for business […]
When disruption is the only way
At the National Achievers Congress 2015 in Sydney this Week, Richard Branson said entrepreneurship was about “creating something that makes a difference to peoples lives” and that if there is something to be frustrated about in the market, entrepreneurs ask whether they can “bring some competition and shake it up.” For company secretary, Carolyne Burns […]
Employers wary of LinkedIn liars
Over 80 percent of employers believe job candidates lie on their LinkedIn profiles, a new survey has revealed.
Strengthening relationships is key for recruiters
The number of recruitment firms that expect to meet or exceed their yearly revenue targets has fallen by ten percent, according to a recent report.
Need new staff in the New Year? Start recruiting now
If you are considering hiring new employees to start in January, February or March, you probably need to begin the recruitment process earlier than you might think.
5 steps to more effective recruitment
Recruitment continues to steal time from managers’ “real jobs”, interviews aren’t getting any easier and though there may be more recruitment consultants cold-calling and more CVs coming your way, actually finding the ideal employee is still tough. Follow these 5 steps to streamline the process.
Hire right: How to effectively manage the interview process
The interview process is the first impression someone gets of a company and even if a candidate is unsuccessful, you want them to have had a positive experience when they exit the recruitment process. Here’s how to protect your brand and reputation when recruiting new staff.
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.
Facebook warns employers against asking for employee passwords
Facebook has threatened to take legal action against employers who demand current staff or prospective employees hand over passwords to their Facebook accounts.
The five most common interview faux pas
How you perform in job interviews is arguably the most important factor in determining whether or not you secure the job you want. There are five key mistakes commonly made in job interviews and if you’re able to avoid these, you could well be on your way to success.
Don’t forget to reference check
Employers are being warned not to underestimate the importance of checking a potential employee’s references during the recruitment process, with many failing to find out when candidates misrepresent themselves.
Long recruitment processes turn off job-seekers
The length of the recruitment process and the personality of the person conducting the interview have been found to be the biggest influences over job-seekers opinions of a potential employer.