The job market of today is competitive for both the job seekers and hiring companies as well. Considering how scales continue to tip in favor of applicants, savvy employers now pay attention to employer branding. Undoubtedly, there is not enough talent, and those seeking new jobs have a range of competing offers to choose from. […]
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5 Tips for Creating a Winning Employer Brand
OpinionToday, unemployment is at historic low rates of less than 4%. This makes competition for top talent at historically high levels. The competitive talent market necessitates businesses to become an employer of choice. Enterprises must create a strong employer brand to attract, engage, and retain the top talent. However, many companies struggle to create a good employer […]
Study Says Layoff Anxiety is High Even Though Unemployment is Low
OpinionEven though the unemployment ratein the United States is lower than it’s been in decades, employees are experiencing a high rate of layoff anxiety. According to a new study, nearly half of employed Americans are anxious about being laid off. What’s causing this anxiety, and why should employers be concerned? What Are Employees Worried About? Although employees […]
Ask And Ye Shall Receive
OpinionThe benefits of asking for feedback in the workplace. Employee retention should be a top priority for any company. High turnover rates do not reflect well on a business, but it can be a challenge to figure out where the problem lies. Albert Hirschman, author and economist, offered a theory in his 1970’s work Exit, […]
Indeed Survey: College Grads Prefer Passion of Pay
NewsToday’s college grads let their hearts rule over their wallets, so says a new Indeed survey. According to a recent study by job search engine Indeed, today’s college graduate, between 22 and 27, is interested in the emotional fulfillment of a job with a personal touch, such as the arts or social service. Jobs that are […]
The Why’s and How’s to Get Your Company On The Employee Engagement Train
OpinionAccording to a recent Gallup poll, employee engagement has reached 34%- the highest figure since the beginning of their study in the year 2000. A full time work week means the average employee sees their coworkers more than family and friends, so it’s easy to see why an upswing in employee engagement is a positive […]
3 Powerful ‘Anti-Ghosting’ Strategies to Tighten Up Your Hiring Process
OpinionAre you haunted by the memory of promising candidates who disappeared without a trace? Have you been leaving voicemails, checking and re-checking your ‘sent’ folder to make sure that job offer went through? Endlessly searching for the perfect candidate, only to be abandoned, is enough to send shivers down your spine. ‘Ghosting,’ once reserved for […]
Study: Despite Disengagement at Work, 65% of Employees Plan to Stay in Their Current Jobs
NewsA recent survey conducted by Achievers, an employee engagement platform provider, revealed that only 34.7 percent of workers plan to look for a new job in 2019, down drastically from 74 percent in Achievers’ 2018 report. This is surprising given 70.1 percent do not consider themselves “very engaged.” While this may seem like a positive trend, […]
5 Best Places to Work for Techies
NewsThe tech industry is evolving at a phenomenal pace and with the change in times, the whole workplace dynamics at major tech industries has evidenced a great shift in terms of employee benefits, strong culture and team engagement to optimize growth and productivity. It is widely acknowledged that tech industries provide a great pathway to […]
Glassdoor Opens Up In 3 New Markets Internationally
NewsGlassdoor has announced its entry into Singapore, Hong Kong and New Zealand. Launched in 2008, Glassdoor now has reviews and insights for over 830,000 companies located in more than 190 countries. In addition, before applying for or accepting a job, job seekers can research what it’s really like to work at potential employers. Glassdoor currently offers more than 45 […]