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In this competitive world, attracting and getting on board top graduates has become a challenge, especially when there is a shortage of them. With plenty of options for candidates, companies need to employ a more strategic approach to stand out from their competitors. An effective recruitment process gives you the base to identify such candidates, attract them, hire them, and
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Imagine a corporate arena ablaze with strategic discussions, where high-powered executives sculpt the future of their enterprises. But beneath the impression of confidence, a bothersome puzzle appears in the quest for C-level leaders, those who can elevate businesses to greatness. This is where C-level hiring begins – a tale of scarcity, competition, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. A common
Continue readingThe Morale Makeover: Strategies for Employee Motivation
Imagine riding a colorful bicycle to your next meeting, passing by lush organic gardens and sleek electric cars. As you arrive, a gaming centre welcomes you—a space that nurtures creativity and relaxation. This isn’t a utopian dream but the everyday reality for Googlers. Google, the tech giant known for innovation, goes above and beyond to craft an environment that cherishes
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Once upon a time, the annual performance review season was fast approaching in the bustling offices of a forward-thinking company. Excitement and anticipation filled the air as employees eagerly looked forward to receiving feedback on their hard work and dedication throughout the year. However, behind the scenes, the management team, led by Alex, the HR Director, was grappling with a
Continue readingNavigating HR Challenges: Insights into the Top HR Challenges and Strategies for Success
The human resources team is one of the most crucial parts of an organization and represents the face of the company to an outsider. The entire recruitment cycle consisting of matching talent with the business needs, grooming the employee, and induction in the system, entails humongous efforts. As with every role, an HR role is not a cakewalk and encounters
Continue readingBeyond Resumes: Exploring Alternative Hiring Metrics for Effective Candidate Evaluation
Do not judge a book by its cover” is applicable in all walks of life, leave alone in Hiring candidates for a role. A resume is the outer cover of potential talent, while the entire truth lies beyond the veil of an impressive or inadequate resume. While it is a cakewalk to reject a profile based on a piece of
Continue readingNeurodiversity in the Workplace: Strategies for Inclusive Hiring and Support
One of the recent events that made headlines was the award-winning singer of global repute, Lewis Capaldi, facing Tourette’s syndrome spikes during a concert, and the audience being empathetic and helping him sing the lyrics. Imagine an entire galaxy of an audience, compassionate and assisting the one on the other side of the stage to perform his best without being
Continue readingRemote Onboarding: Best Practices for Successfully Integrating Remote Hires
Remote work or onboarding was almost alien in most countries before the pandemic. There are mixed responses from employees when questioned about their preference for remote work. Some feel very productive, while others do not like working remotely. But here is what a Forbes survey uncovers: A rage that flared up in 2020 is here to stay, and millennials vouch
Continue reading5 Key Commitments to Support Employee Well-Being and Workplace Safety
The Global start-up eco-system has risen by a notable figure in the past few years, which means we have small-scale employees in addition to existing giants who run businesses and maintain a workforce. As part and parcel of a company, Workplace safety, and employee well-being are two primary factors to ensure that a company or a brand stays together and
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