KPIs Part 3: Is money no object?
Measuring success, using KPIs and analysing changes are matter of course for any manager - it's part of the normal job. But it's often very different in personnel, where HR professionals, in particular, like to stick to the usual way of doing things. After all, you are working with people - not figures. But, just like in any other area of the company, it is also worth taking a look at internal costs and KPIs in recruitment.
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Infographic: How to become the HR manager in no time
Do you want to advance? Sure you do! Here’s how you play the game to take your boss’s seat – no strings attached.
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Addressing the graduate skills deficit: The wonders of work experience
A guest article by Lauren Dowell
For the first time in 10 years graduates leaving university are being advised to feel confident about their career hunt. The latest reports show that the number of jobs made available in 2015 by the UK’s leading employers is up by 8.1%, it’s highest since 2007. If that wasn’t enough good news, this year’s graduates will be treated to a higher average salary, which now stands at £30,000.
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5 tips to perfect your elevator pitch
It’s no secret that people have short attention spans. In fact, a recent study reported that the average human’s attention span is shorter than that of a goldfish. With that in mind, it’s more important than ever to be able to deliver a short, clear and memorable elevator pitch (a brief summary of your professional background/ qualifications). From networking events and job fairs to business meetings or informal
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An emergency strikes at the office: Are you prepared?
It’s common to feel some level of workplace anxiety every day. Are you going to finish that project on time? Will you get through the client presentation without messing up? Will your boss have critical feedback on the work you just submitted?
With all of the things there is to worry about at the office already, the last thing you may be thinking about is your safety.
But how prepared is your office if an emergency were to occur? A new
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The multi-tasking manager: 5 Tips for better time management
Picture this: You’re managing a team of eight, and each one of them is working on multiple projects. As their leader, you’re challenged with not only ensuring the completion and quality of their work, but completing your own separate to-do list. So how can you possibly find the time to accomplish everything you need to do?
Time management is something with which we all struggle, especially when we’re constantly
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Say “yes” to no: 6 ways to say no at work and still get ahead
When did “no” become a four-letter word? It seems like only yesterday when Nancy Reagan was on a very special episode of “Diff’rent Strokes” to talk to Gary Coleman about the virtues of saying no. (Those were the days, eh?)
If only the former first lady were around today to speak with today’s working professionals about just saying no at work. In addition to steering them away from drugs, she could also advise them to
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KPIs part 2: Quality, not quantity
Good staff are always difficult to find - and even more difficult to keep. This job market development can have serious consequences for companies. Because highly motivated employees are essential for company success: with ever increasing competition, they often represent your most valuable resource.
So what can your HR people do to get your company (back) on top? A good starting point for building successful recruitment and employee
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12 August: International Youth Day - How to integrate European apprentices and trainees successfully into your organisation
International Youth Day highlights the issue of youth unemployment in the UK: the number of unemployed young people between the ages of 16 and 24 has risen by 8,000 in the last quarter - meaning that the unemployment rate for this age group is now 14.4 % - a shockingly high figure.
In Germany, youth unemployment is at 7.4% - the lowest in the EU by a long way. In contrast, in Spain more than half of all young people (55%)
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30th July: International Day of Friendship - Friendships at Work
Why the International Day of Friendship on 30 July is also important for companies is obvious - at least to social scientists. Scientific opinion argues that friendships generally develop as a result of regular contact and having things in common, such as the same education, similar interests, values and goals. This makes the workplace fertile ground for friendships.
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