A resignation boom may be on the horizon. Here’s what employers can do to prepare, and how to bounce back if you’ve already been affected. If you’re on LinkedIn, chances are you’ve heard of the term ‘The Great Resignation’. This term refers to the increase in resignations that employers are expecting as the Covid-19 pandemic slows down. According to Anthony … Read More
Tips to attract top graduate talent in 2021
University graduates are feeling the pinch of COVID-19 on their job prospects, with many forced to adapt their career paths as a result. A new study by job site Indeed reveals 80 percent of tertiary graduates feel downcast about graduate employment prospects in their chosen field of study, believing the job market has been negatively impacted by the pandemic. Nearly … Read More
The future of remote working after the pandemic
It has been a long and gruelling journey to this point, but for a lot of the western world the end of the Covid-19 pandemic is in sight. Assuming the light at the end of the tunnel is in fact an exit and not an oncoming train, many leaders are now trying to decide how their workforce should operate going … Read More
Leadership strategies to build a resilient, hybrid workforce
With changing market conditions, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and increased competition, many leaders are concerned about their team members feeling disengaged and disconnected. Cultivating resilience is the key to facing these challenges and continuing to adapt. But it’s not a quick fix. Stuart Taylor, CEO and co-founder of resilience training organization, Springfox, teaches leaders how to build resilient workforces. An … Read More
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: 7 ways to tailor your job ad to attract a more diverse talent pool
A recent survey by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) found that 57% of recruiters say their talent acquisition strategies are designed to attract diverse candidates. Like many organizations, you may be prioritizing diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) in 2021. A commitment to DE&I is not only the right thing to do, it’s also smart leadership and good business. … Read More
How to recruit and hire interns in a remote-working world
Do you recruit and hire interns in your organization? If you’re feeling overwhelmed by all of the sudden changes that have come about due to the Covid-19 pandemic, don’t worry. These tips will give you the knowledge you need to recruit and hire interns in a remote-working world. Since the pandemic, the internship recruiting and hiring process has completely changed. … Read More
How Ethical Leadership Can Improve Your Employer Brand
Every organization wants the right person in the right job. Every person contemplating the roughly 90,000 hours they’ll be spending at work wants to be in the right job. This is why magazines such as Forbes release annual lists of the world’s best employers, and why sites like Glassdoor, where employees rate their employers, exist. If you’re going to spend a third … Read More
The Talent Scout Episode 17: How important is diversity in your hiring?
This post has been written by Shane Keane, Senior Recruitment Specialist, Scout Talent. When it came to scheduling episodes for this podcast, I always wanted to take a week in June to talk about diversity in organizations and within recruitment. The initial reason for this is that June is recognized in many parts of the world as Pride month, … Read More