Industry Roundup: Top Recruitment Stories From November 2017 OLD
This post marks the first in our new monthly industry roundup series.
Each month we’ll be bringing you what we feel are the most interesting, insightful, and useful recruitment industry and related blog posts from across the world wide web, all packaged into one concise blog post.
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Without further ado, here is our November 2017 roundup.
Why employee happiness really matters, and how you can achieve it by Personnel Today (@personneltoday on Twitter)
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Wendy Dean of Strategi Solutions Group, this insightful think piece focuses on the infinite benefits of employee happiness. With actionable tips and meaningful takeaways on the drivers of employee engagement and how to foster a culture that encourages staff satisfaction, this article is a must-read for any senior executive, talent recruiter or business founder.
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“Start by asking yourself some simple questions: Do you see any evidence of your staff going above and beyond what you ask of them on a regular basis? Are they willing to attend out of work events to represent your business?”
Read the full article Why employee happiness really matters, and how you can achieve it.
What is the coolest recruitment innovation for 2018?, by UK Recruiter (@ukrecruiter on Twitter)
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With 2018 lurking just around the corner, it’s time to ask ourselves the question: how are we going to step up our game in the New Year? Covering trends and topics including CRMFirst, marketing and candidate management, this definitive mini guide will help you get geared up and into the right recruitment mindset for next year, and beyond.
Quote From Post:
“Consider this: What if the tech being created for recruiting is not for agencies – only for internal recruiters? You need to get on the defensive! And get clever!”
Read the full article What is the coolest recruitment innovation for 2018?.
Bad candidate experiences harm brand loyalty by HR Magazine (@hrmagazine on Twitter)
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Much like the consumer journey, the process a potential candidate undertakes can make or break the reputation of a brand, business or organisation. Written by Beckett Frith, this short yet powerful article digs deep into the candidate experience and why it’s essential to brand reputation, with each point is validated by critical statistics and relatable examples.
Quote From Post:
“Companies risk alienating not only strong candidates, but loyal customers if they don’t make a concerted effort to create an efficient, welcoming and informative environment during the hiring process.”
Read the full article Bad candidate experiences harm brand loyalty by HR Magazine.
Hays’ Look at 2018: Predictions for recruitment in the next year and beyond by The Global Recruiter (@GlblRecruiter on Twitter)
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A detailed glance at Hays Recruitment’s thoughts and industry predictions for next year, this bold editorial talks about the impact of disruptive technologies including AI and VR as well as new candidate outlooks and the importance of upskilling. This read will make you stop in your tracks, rethink your elements of your strategy and help you take on 2018 with a fresh, forward-thinking mindset.
Quote From Post:
“The overall theme is that of technology changing historic norms in recruitment, from using data science analytics to help identify the most suitable person to the virtualisation of the screening process and the growing demand for high-skilled professionals in response to digital technologies.”
Read the full article Hays’ Look at 2018: Predictions for recruitment in the next year and beyond by The Global Recruiter.
Are you on board with flexible working? by Novo Executive Search and Selection (@novoexec on Twitter)
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Written by one of our very own senior managers, this detailed overview of flexible working not only offers a definitive definition of what it means to the modern business but it also delves deep into the benefits of flexible working. This comprehensive blog post will tell you everything you need to know about flexible working and help you decide whether it’s right for you or your business.
Quote From Post:
“Having control over when and where they work can give employees more time to spend with their family and doing the things that they love. This greater degree of control can boost job satisfaction, meaning your employees are happier working for you.”
Read the full article Are you on board with flexible working?.
We hope you enjoy reading these five carefully curated articles and if you have any suggestions of your own, please feel free to leave a comment. We look forward to seeing you next month.
-Novo
