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The cost of replacing an employee – it’s more than you think
The cost of replacing an employee can be substantial, often amounting to 6-9 months of the employee's salary. This includes recr...

Tackling age discrimination in the workplace: 5 HR strategies
Discover strategies to counter age discrimination in the workplace, fostering a culture of inclusion across generations. From ad...

AI in recruitment: What the future holds for businesses and recruiters
Imagine you have an assistant – let’s call him Joe – who schedules interviews flawlessly, screens resumes without a hint of bias...

The key to standing out in recruitment during Brexit uncertainty
The UK recruitment market is particularly tough right now. With continued Brexit uncertainty, many professionals are nervous abo...

Handling layoffs: The good, the bad, and the ugly
Do you still have a job at BuzzFeed? What seems like a normal, fun quiz hosted on the popular media website actually carries the...

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 Fa...

Can we discuss politics or other controversial topics at work?
Let’s say that one of your employees posts a racist joke on their personal social media page. Even if it was meant by that emplo...

Ask a Recruiter: How to prepare your business for Brexit
Brexit and the uncertainty it’s bringing are at the forefront of pretty much everyone’s minds lately – but the good news for com...

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...

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, amon...

Ask a Recruiter: How do you improve employee retention in an industry with high turnover rates?
There’s always a war for talent, but it’s especially high stakes in industries such as hospitality, where we’ve seen high turnov...

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 ...