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10 important ways data and technology are transforming HR

In any sane world, Human Resources would be central to business strategy. For most organisations, people are both the biggest cost and the biggest influence on performance. Getting more from your people is a direct route to success. But in practice, even forward-thinking HR leaders can find themselves held back from this strategic role, by […]

eSift partner with Trisha Barker to run a DISC profiling day for all employees….

eSift work in partnership with Trisha Barker Coaching and Consultancy for all psychometric needs.  Trisha has used psychometrics for over 20 years whilst leading HR teams in some of the largest FTSE 100 companies in the UK and she believes that all businesses should embed DISC as part of their standard recruitment process. After working […]

Are Women more stressed than Men at work?

New research has revealed that women feel more stressed than men at work – with 1 in 10 feeling like their stress levels are unmanageable. According to Cigna, whose research was taken from the Cigna 360 Wellbeing Survey, heavy workloads, personal health, and financial concerns are the top stress triggers for women in the UK. […]

How to tell if your employees respect you

When it comes to effective leadership, knowing that you have the respect of your employees is imperative to your success. Mutual respect between you and your team ultimately leads to more effective communication, greater employee satisfaction, and greater productivity across the organisation. As a manager, there’s no way of monitoring your employees for the entire […]

How to make flexible working fit with your business needs

The benefits of working remotely are increasingly apparent but is it the right move for every organisation? The rise of flexible working is nothing short of a modern phenomenon. Technology – namely smartphones, laptops, and 4G connectivity – has transformed today’s average workplace by enabling greater mobility and flexibility than ever before. The days of […]

Technology within Executive Search

For many in Executive Search, it may feel like the sector hasn’t changed much at all for years, but whilst the traditional aspects of sourcing top-level talent remain the same, the way in which Executive Search is performed in 2019 is massively changing. It seems that each month, Executive Search firms are finding new and […]

The benefits of encouraging our staff to walk or cycle to work

According to research by social enterprise organisation, Free2cycle, more than two-thirds (67%) of respondents believe that employers can make allowances to help encourage employees to have a more active commute. The survey of 2,000 UK individuals highlighted initiatives such as introducing flexible start times, providing access to changing facilities and offering incentives for equipment, such […]

The power of Predictive Analytics in Hiring

In an ever-increasing corporate landscape, making quality hires is critically important for organisations looking to improve their bottom line. To reduce the occurrence of bad hires, a growing number of businesses are turning to predictive analytics and big data. Using algorithms to analyse past and current data, these businesses more effectively can predict and adapt […]