Tag: business
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Is Recruitment Broken?
Is recruitment broken? No really, is it? I’m sure you have opinions whether you are looking for a job or you’re looking to fill a vacancy. “Recruitment is broken”, seems to be the chant of the people these days. Both applicants and hiring teams alike are feeling some kind of pressure. Both feeling like somewhere…
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Why did I get into Human Resources?
How did I get into human resources in the first place? To answer this question, I have to go back to young and spritely me at university. I was studying medical science and on my way to living out my Crime Scene Investigation TV drama dreams. CSI: Miami was clearly a huge influence on my…
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Is retention really the best goal?
In the HR world, there’s one message we hear over and over again: retention is everything. And hey, I get it! For years, HR teams (me included) have been laser-focused on keeping employees around as long as possible. It’s practically the north star of business strategy. Fewer exits means, fewer recruitment costs, fewer onboarding blunders,…
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Is Competition the Best Thing for Motivation?
It’s inevitable. At some point, a manager will bounce into the team meeting and announce that there’s a new workplace competition underway. It might be “Star of the Month,” “Biggest Sale,” “Fastest to Hit Target,” or “Most Clients Signed This Quarter.” And they get really excited about it as though it is going to be…
