Businesses in many countries are ramping up retention and hiring efforts as they continue their recovery from the economic impact of Covid-19. While this is good news, the Great Resignation has certainly complicated such efforts.
Even before Covid-19 forced us into remote work arrangements, traditional performance management methods had been losing favour. Since the pandemic, more have realised the importance of emphasising outcomes rather than behaviour (e.g. how much time an …
It’s no secret that remote hiring has increased exponentially since Covid-19 sent populations into lockdowns. Today, whether you’re in a country that's coming out of a lockdown or experiencing intermittent lockdowns, there are likely to …
Unemployment, underemployment and an uncertain job outlook typically lead to more people applying to postgraduate school - but this is not always the best option. When it comes to employability and career progression, the value of …
The second half of 2021 while still uncertain, is marked by greater optimism. The availability of vaccines is leading to more confident re-openings in many countries. As businesses recover and grow, discourse on attracting, retaining …
Work-from-Home (WFH) arrangements started becoming the norm more than a year ago, but as Covid-19 vaccination programmes are rolled out, more and more companies are making their employees return to the office. While some are …
The pandemic’s impact on businesses has led to companies recognising the importance of agility and innovation, but in order to discover and acquire talent that can deliver on these fronts, companies need to update their …
According to a frequently cited 2018 CareerBuilder survey, 70 per cent of employers study job applicants’ social media profiles as part of their screening process and 54 per cent have rejected applicants because of information …
In June this year, Amazon announced it would be expanding its return-to-work initiative by hiring 1,000 professionals who wanted to return to the workforce after an extended career break. This is reportedly larger than any …
Rapid business transformation amid prolonged economic uncertainty has prompted many leaders to introduce more frequent performance reviews and one-on-one check-ins with employees. Since the pandemic, both these exercises have become especially vital since ever-evolving business goals …
