How to engage and attract the next generation of talent
In the current talent scarce market, all employers, both small and large, have one thing on their minds: attracting the best talent to their organisations. The most recent cohort to enter the workforce is Generation Z. In the early stage of their careers, they are not a group to ignore as they will be making […]
Why D&I needs to be a priority for 2022, and how can it be communicated to employees?
As we enter 2022, Diversity and Inclusion has taken on a new importance. This determination to ensure Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is a top priority is evidenced by a 123% rise in job postings featuring DE&I during 2021. In addition, a Gartner survey highlighted that this trend would continue with unabated enthusiasm into 2022, revealing […]
What soft skills are required to lead a hybrid team, and how do you develop them?
Since early 2020 the way we have become obligated to work due to the Coronavirus pandemic and subsequent lockdowns has placed additional pressure on corporate leaders. Navigating the new management skills required to run hybrid teams – some employees working from the office while others are home-based – is incredibly difficult, even without the other […]
Organisational culture
The importance of building a high-performance organisational culture If you want your business to not only survive but thrive in the post-pandemic world, your organisational culture could be key to every aspect of your success, from retaining key employees to increasing your bottom line. Companies with a healthy culture provide not only a great place […]
Why has Yoga been my business salvation? By Geraldine Cole.
Yoga is not a new concept, far from it. I have never been one for chanting and the ringing of bells, but the benefits are far reaching, and businesses with a passion for work life balance recognise that it requires relatively low investment, time and can be achieved for the remote working community. As a […]
How to create a data-driven hiring process
Traditionally, recruitment was much less technical and relied on the ability of the Recruiter to spot the ideal candidate for a given role. There was an element of luck involved, and without data to back up their beliefs, Recruiters could only assume that their method of finding candidates for a clients’ role was effective. Data-driven […]
Why 9 out of 10 clients use Social Media to engage with talent
These days when we talk about change, the primary response is to blame the pandemic, lockdowns and all that brought with it. However, though all of the above has affected the job market, companies have become more innovative in the ways they find the talent their clients need out of necessity. What is social recruiting? […]
The five pillars of Talent mobility and when to rethink your strategy
What is Talent Mobility? Talent mobility is the key to a happy, flexible, and productive workforce, but what is it? Talent mobility describes an employee’s ability to move between positions in their company. Companies are using the concept of talent mobility to understand the skills, motivation, and background of their workforce. This allows senior management […]
In 2021, we have managed to quadruple our headcount and maintain a 4.9 rating on Glassdoor. How I ask myself?
The overriding factor must be the value we place on our people – they simply are eSift’s biggest asset. However, it has not all been plain sailing. 2020 challenged us like never before. We simply “fell off a cliff overnight” (The downside of providing businesses with a model that offers agility – switch on […]
How to take steps to diversify your talent pool
Workplace diversity has become an increasingly common topic amongst recruiters, employers and hiring managers. Now, business leaders appreciate the tangible benefits of a diverse and inclusive workforce for both the company and its employees. However, in 2021 diversity isn’t just about factoring in age, gender and race but hiring a wider range of people to […]