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10 great careers page examples – and why we love them
Career pages are sections of a company's website dedicated to showcasing its employer brand and presenting job openings. They ar...
The power of a corporate retreat: 5 reasons why you should do it
Corporate retreats boost morale, foster collaboration, and save money. They provide an inclusive environment for socializing, re...
Horrible workplaces: The signs of a hostile work environment and what to do about it
A horrible workplace, also known as a hostile work environment, is one where employees feel uncomfortable, scared, or intimidate...
Office in an ‘unsexy’ area? Use these 5 talent attraction strategies
New York. Los Angeles. Toronto. Vancouver. London. These “sexy” locations are where great talent wants to work – your talent att...
14 recruitment fails: Don’t end up on this list of bad job ads
Examples of bad job ads are a popular feature of one-time Workable VP of Customer Advocacy Matt Buckland’s Twitter feed. Some of...
Wooing top tech talent: Recruiting in the Boston tech scene
A memorable Workable event on tech recruiting opened with some surprising statistics, courtesy of Culture Amp’s Joshua Bach: “10...
No standard working hours in Hong Kong? This is an opportunity
In Hong Kong, the practice of long working hours is common due to its status as a financial hub and the region's flexible work m...
How to fire an employee gracefully: 5 ways to do it right
Firing an employee is a sensitive task that requires careful handling. It's crucial to communicate clearly, provide specific rea...
Employee burnout for employers: costs, causes and cures
Have you ever felt so exhausted and disheartened that you just don’t want to go to work? Many of us have these moments — p...
6 candidate experience best practices
“Candidate experience is just another HR buzzword.” “Focusing on candidate experience will hurt my time to hire.” “No matter wha...
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...
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...