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Identifying the Right CV for the Job
While it is generally accepted that around one in four CVs have been exaggerated or include inaccurate information, the submission of a CV still remains a very important step in the recruitment process. The CV provides an important snapshot of a candidate’s...
Induction Creates the First Impression
Isn't it strange so much focus is put on candidates to make a good first impression in the initial interview, yet no pressure is put on the new employer to make a good first impression of the employee's first day? It is common for a new employee to arrive for their...
Work-Life Balance
Love and work are said to be the cornerstones of being human and both are very important for happiness. Yet juggling the demands of each can be difficult. Do you allocate sufficient time to exercise, relaxation, family, friends, self, spirituality, career development?...
Career Pathing is Key to Attracting, Developing and Retaining Talent
Career pathing is central to any Human Capital Management strategy. Properly executed, career pathing enables companies to attract, retain and develop talent, and mitigate losing top employees by ensuring that proper succession planning is in place. Career pathing and...
Influence Your Corporate Culture To Boost Retention Strategies
The secret about retaining top employees is the realisation that it has less to do with money and is more about creating an office culture people enjoy being a part of. More businesses are realising the same concept about customers applies to employees: It's easier to...
Personal Branding
In a talent war environment it is essential to create a brand for you, to focus on personal branding, in other words, create Brand You. Personal branding is about personal differentiation, ensuring that one stands out, including in the workplace. It is important to...
Social Marketing
The key to effective marketing lies entirely on understanding your customer. Not only is it essential to know who they are and what their needs are but you also need to know how you can communicate with them. Social media has taken the world by surprise and is by far...
Employee Internet Use
As internet use on the job escalates, so has monitoring by traditional corporate bosses fearful that surfing will erode productivity. Computing has made it possible to boost productivity in the office, but has also opened the door to greater temptations for abuse...
Culture Fit Ensures a Successful Employment Relationship
It is essential for career seekers to determine their own set of values and expectations before requesting an interview at a prospective company. Doing research on a company’s culture and values will help you determine if you will be able to align your personal values...
Coping With Change
Not all of us react to change the same way, some people, especially the millennial generation actively seek and embrace change, seeing it as an opportunity and exciting. These people tend to experience less stress when change does occur, however the majority of people...