Two thirds of white-collar workers are forecast to leave their jobs this year due to a lack of face-to-face communication with managers, as a result of working from home. A quarter of professionals surveyed by recruitment consultancy Robert Walters and Walters People said they have no communication at all with their manager when working from… Continue reading Lack of In-person Catch-ups Driving Workers to Quit
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3 in 5 Have Taken Long-term Leave Because of Toxic Culture
New research has found that two-thirds (61%) of people who’ve experienced a toxic workplace have ended up taking long-term leave. Conducted by Culture Shift, the research looks at the true cost a negative workplace culture can have on organisations and their people. 1,000 people from sectors including the financial, healthcare, legal, insurance and public sectors… Continue reading 3 in 5 Have Taken Long-term Leave Because of Toxic Culture
THESE are leadership skills you’ll need in 2022
The leadership skillset has changed as a result of the pandemic. Both workers and leaders agree that priorities have shifted, and as such, leaders must readdress their strengths and weaknesses. But what skills are now the most in demand? Read on to find out. The skills leaders will need going into the new world of… Continue reading THESE are leadership skills you’ll need in 2022
5 things you need to know about retention in 2022
Staff turnover continues to grow as an issue for leaders. Work perks and higher salaries are often too tempting for workers to resist and remain in their current roles. What do bosses need to keep in mind as they enter the battle for staff retention? After a year and a half of simply ‘getting… Continue reading 5 things you need to know about retention in 2022
60% of Brits would rather go to the DENTIST than attend back-to-back work meetings
New research released today has looked into the real feelings of Brits when faced with a stark choice – either go to the dentist or attend back-to-back working meetings. A whopping 61% said that they would pick a date with the dentist instead of having to attend consecutive work meetings (either virtual or in-person), according… Continue reading 60% of Brits would rather go to the DENTIST than attend back-to-back work meetings
How to Set a Hybrid Work Schedule That Works for You
With a sudden jolt in March of 2020, millions of employees who could do their work virtually were finding that they were doing their work virtually. According to a Pew Research study, prior to this shift, about 20% of workers who could work remotely were doing so; this percentage swung up to 71%. This change happened with very little warning… Continue reading How to Set a Hybrid Work Schedule That Works for You
It’s time to Engage! Engage! Engage!
The War for Talent continues… So we are now (hopefully!) starting to venture out of our home offices more and more and returning to the work place. For some, that is a relief and a chance to reconnect with work colleagues and friends and get back to some normal, social interaction. Remote meetings are now… Continue reading It’s time to Engage! Engage! Engage!
The Tactics Firms Are Using to Win the ‘Talent War’
As the ’war for talent’ ramps up amid ongoing labour shortages, many firms start to think outside the box when it comes luring new staff. Doubled pay-packets, meal kits and free video games are among some of the enticing offers up for grabs for new recruits. But why are traditional ‘work perks’ such as social… Continue reading The Tactics Firms Are Using to Win the ‘Talent War’
Top 10 Recruitment Trends to Follow in 2022
The last two years took a toll on the recruitment industry. The rapid development of technologies, COVID-19, and major shifts in the job market created new recruitment trends and the changes that continue to unfold. Recruiters must now become experts in HR tech trends, like virtual recruiting, predictive analytics, and many more to stay afloat… Continue reading Top 10 Recruitment Trends to Follow in 2022
Reengineering the Recruitment Process
The Covid-19 pandemic has upended many traditional business practices. When it comes to recruiting, the crisis has not so much disrupted as accelerated shifts in the talent landscape that were already under way, leaving many companies poorly served by their current hiring practices. In a period of steep unemployment, it might seem that companies looking… Continue reading Reengineering the Recruitment Process