Letting an employee go can feel quite close to saying goodbye to a loved one. Sure, the feelings themselves are not the same, but you do go through a few very similar stages. The 7 Stages of Grief of letting an employee go 1. Shock & Denial It is...
A good or successful interview begins long before the actual interview. This may seem odd; after all, how can the time before an interview bode for a favourable interview? You have not met the candidate yet. Sure, that would be true, but it is in...
With communication across countries being so easy and the many platforms for online team collaboration on offer, hiring remote workers is not only easy but offers many benefits for businesses. Of course, it’s not for every business and has its downsides. But, by setting up procedures...
The landscape of business is rapidly evolving. This means the way you recruit top talent for your business needs to change too. Are you ready? Employees are looking for a lot more out of the company culture they are joining. Understanding the factors that influence how...
WHO (The World Health Organisation) has declared the Covid-19, or as more commonly known, the coronavirus, a pandemic. How does this affect those in the workplace and their sick leave? In essence, nothing really changes - you simply follow your company's sick leave protocol and policies, as...
You're on your 20th interview and you're so tired of the same answers and the same defeatist attitude. How do you know when you are right in front of a superstar candidate? Do you need to go through long interviews to find them? No, you don't! 1....
Employee Recruitment finding the right employees is possible when you follow these recruitment steps: KNOW YOUR GOAL What do you want to achieve through this process? Besides finding the perfect candidate, how much do you want to spend? Is this for a new position or are you...
Having an Employer Brand Strategy is one of the most important elements in an organisation. It affects current employees, potential employees and your overall image in your industry. Here is how to create and ensure a positive, impactful brand identity: 1. Decide on how you want the...
If your idea of a fulfilling career includes promotion, responsibility and overall growth, you’re in the right place. There are many things to take into consideration once you’ve realised where you want to be in your career. To help ascertain whether you are ready to...
Temporary staff can be needed for a variety of reasons. Peak season? Staff member on Maternity Leave? Sometimes a temporary staff member is necessary to ease the load of your current staff complement or to fill a gap during an extended leave of a permanent employee. It may be...