5 Myths about HR software
Not everyone is one of those technology enthusiasts that have to try out every new gadget immediately. When it comes to business software, there is sometimes a certain degree of scepticism when experts, analysts and users discuss new developments. But there are many theories, myths and misapprehensions about HR software doing the rounds. We have examined the five most important ones and show you what truth there is
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Infographic: How Candidates are Powering the Economy
Today the power has shifted from the employer to the candidate, as employers find themselves losing top performers, and candidates with specialized skills are in high demand — and even harder to find. The CareerBuilder Candidate Behaviour Study 2015 will help UK hiring managers and recruitment professionals get a behind-the-scenes look at candidates’ job search process as well as other employers’ hiring process to empower them with the insights necessary to
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HR Glossary: Mentoring
Mentoring describes the activity where an experienced person (mentor) passes on their professional knowledge and experience to a less experienced person (mentee), with the aim of supporting that person’s professional and personal development.
In a formal context, mentoring is a HR development instrument that aims to provide support outside of the normal superior-subordinate relationship. It involves passing on informal rules
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Give the candidates what they want: How to create a better hiring experience
Today’s jobseekers are more savvy and sophisticated than ever before. CareerBuilder’s 2015 UK Candidate Behaviour Study gives a behind-the-scenes look into the differences between what candidates expect from potential employers during the job application process and what employers actually deliver.
The technology and resources at their fingertips allow them to practice due diligence before applying for jobs.
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Clever ways to save time and money in the distribution of your job adverts
When it comes to job applications, is a larger number better? Or is less… more? With regard to the clever distribution of job adverts, there is no one correct answer. In the absence of a professional distribution solution, two "distribution types" often prevail: The first is a cost-saving strategy of posting a job ad on only one or two job boards; whilst other companies choose to post their vacancies on all available job platforms
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HR Glossary: Labour Costs
Labour costs (or personnel costs) are costs arising from the employment of staff in a company.
Salaries and wages generally represent the biggest cost factor; sometimes accounting for up to 50% of a company's total costs. All employees in an organisation - from trainee to managing director - are classified as personnel cost (personnel expenditure).
Freelancers and subcontracted workers however do not fall into this cost
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Should HR start to think more like marketers?
It’s evident that HR departments are starting to think more and more like marketers. How effective is this morphing of department capabilities? And if they are practicing marketing techniques, should recruitment report into the marketing department? These are questions that are on the lips of many bloggers and commentators from both the marketing and HR specialisms. So we ask how can HR, recruitment and marketing blend to
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Why cloud computing can increase recruiter productivity
Cloud computing is currently one of the biggest trends worldwide, with the industry expecting a growth of 15 percent by 2018. In addition to private users making greater use of cloud services like Dropbox, an ever increasing number of companies are also taking advantage of the new technology. It allows not only flexible working, but can also significantly increase employee productivity in the long term.
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HR Glossary: KPI (Key Performance Indicator)
KPIs are business performance metrics designed to measure the success of specific work processes or the achievement of particular goals in a company. In HR it is possible to specify a series of KPIs, for example:
Proportion of new employees = Number of new employees in the period under review/Number of employees (headcount)
Cost of vacancy = Cost a specific unfilled vacancy per day
Cost per hire (CPH)
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Career Sites: 10 things you can learn from your competitors
Company career sites are one of the first - and most popular - points of contact for job applicants. They therefore assume a key function in the recruitment process. The first impression that candidates get of your company, your employer brand and your company culture can be a determining factor in whether they decide to apply for a vacancy or not. An attractive career website and correct marketing of your own employer
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