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After a year when the perils of not carrying out thorough candidate checks put employee screening firmly in the headlines more than once, Matrix Security Watchdog’s Susie Thomson reveals what the next 12 months have in store for this increasingly important area of HR. After the tragic results of the Metropolitan Police’s failure to carry […]
Celebrating Workplace Culture Trailblazers Across Five Key Categories HRZone, a leading digital UK HR publication, has just revealed the finalists for its 2024 Culture Pioneer Awards, an initiative that honors companies and leaders driving real, lasting change in workplace culture. Now in its fifth year, the Culture Pioneer Awards recognize organizations and individuals who have […]
Although its roots go back to the 1960s civil rights movements, DEI has become a part of our office conversations for the last 20 years. After George Floyd’s death in 2020, many companies increased their DEI budgets, established DEI departments, and recruited DEI executives, which was followed by DEI training. However, the latest data shows […]
Let’s face it, being a boss gets harder and harder with every passing year. The world, the workplace, and the roles keep changing, and just when you think you’ve figured it out, another change, challenge, or requirement comes your way. Add it all up, and being a boss is more difficult than ever! So how […]
In today’s competitive job market, standing out is the key to success. As traditional resumes have been the norm for decades, a new trend has emerged – the modern visual resume format. This innovative approach to presenting your skills and experience combines design with content to create an impactful first impression. So, when considering how […]
In HRchat 560, Bobby Umar returns to the show to discuss ways employers can leverage influencers within the organization. An inspirational speaker and storyteller, Bobby has delivered 1,000+ keynotes and workshops across 4 continents in the past two decades. Inc Magazine has previously named Bobby one of the Top 100 Leadership Speakers, alongside such noteworthy […]
Seven common job interview mistakes made by students Whether it’s your first job interview experience or you’ve been interviewed before, being well-prepared is essential to success. That’s why we decided to compile a list of the seven most common interview mistakes to help you avoid them. Read on to learn more and land your dream […]
Way to Streamline the Recruitment Process Attracting the right talent for your company is both a difficult and time-consuming process. Finding candidates with suitable qualifications requires thoughtful planning and work. Too long a process and you risk the chance of losing a valuable potential employee; if a process is not structured right, you may find […]
Job hunting isn’t always the easiest thing in the world. From finding something you see yourself committing to or waiting for a callback, getting a job can be difficult at times. If you’re looking for a reputable field to work in, look no further than HR, or human resources. Many people strive to succeed in […]
Smart Recruitment with Lensa in the US With the current labor shortage in the US, companies across many sectors of activity are having an extremely hard time finding talent to fill their open positions. This phenomenon, along with the rise of employee disengagement known as quiet quitting and the trend of employees resigning from their […]