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Blog, People
Employee development and the Peter Principle: Why your managers keep messing up
“Look around you where you work, and pick out the people who have reached their level of incompetence. You will see that in every hierarchy the cream rises until it...
Blog, Recruiting
The cost of replacing an employee – it’s more than you think
When you’re an HR manager, you know this drill all too well: Sally walks into your office one day and deposits herself in a seat across from your desk with...
Blog, Culture
5 ways to fight age and gender discrimination in the workplace
On 24 January 2019, in Boston, Workable hosted a panel discussion titled Diversity in Gender & Age: The Career Challenges Faced by Women at All Ages, to talk about the...
Blog, Recruiting
The impact of Brexit on employment: Insights from 3 experts
On 23 January 2019, in London, Workable hosted a high-profile panel discussion titled Brexit: Recruiting Through Uncertainty, to talk about the impact of Brexit on employment and strategies on how...
Blog, People
Brexit and employment: 6 things you can do today to prepare for Brexit
If you’re in the recruiting space, Brexit poses a unique conundrum. The lack of clarity around what’s coming up has led to, among other things, a voluntary exodus of EU...
Blog, People
From 98% men to 55% women: 5 tips for gender diversity in tech sales
Rachel Bates knows a lot about diversity in tech sales – or lack thereof – in Boston’s thriving tech sector. Her wake-up moment was noticing a glaring lack of gender...
Blog, Culture
Why is cultural fit important in recruiting? It’s about valuing people
In a rapidly evolving hiring climate where 76% of recruiters are struggling to find candidates, one wonders what the “magic” solution is. Truth is, there is none, yet there must...