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Writing effective job descriptions: a style guide
Given that the purpose of a job description is to attract applications it would make sense for it to be inviting. Yet, all too o...
Diversity in the workplace: the case for building a diverse team
Building a diverse team is not about recruiting people based on qualities they were born with. It’s also not about giving ...
How to make a phone screen interview worthwhile
To make a phone screen interview worthwhile, prepare by determining what really matters for the role, reading the candidate's re...
Performance review alternatives to the traditional approach
The traditional approach to performance appraisals has long been in need of a rethink, with some smart companies looking at perf...
Does anyone advertise jobs in newspapers anymore?
Remember when the classifieds section of the local paper was the obvious place to look for a job? Back at the dawn of the new m...
4 effective salary negotiation tips for employers
Making an offer to a job candidate is a question of balance. This is not about winning, it’s about reaching agreement on a sala...
Innovative recruiting tools and techniques for modern HR teams
When you let it, technology can streamline your recruiting process. The reign of spreadsheets, email and post-and-pray job ads i...
3 ways to improve recruitment marketing with video
In today’s market, where 51% of employed workers are open to a new job despite not actively looking for one, recruitment m...
What do the best career pages have in common?
You’ve put a lot of work into your website in order to sell your product. It boasts beautiful design, photos and testimoni...
Why you should always write a post-interview rejection letter
Writing a post-interview rejection letter is not a task anyone enjoys. It’s an easy one to fumble but it’s much worse to a...
10 signs you need an applicant tracking system
Think of a shortlist of your most effective business tools. Now ask yourself how many of those you wish you’d heard about and st...
The leadership illusion
This is the leadership industry, a complex that now encompasses colleges, gurus, corporate departments, startups, foundations, c...