Jobs & employment blogs

6 reasons why you should be job hunting right now In the ever-evolving landscape of the professional world, the timing of a job hunt can significantly impact your career trajectory. Job seekers contemplating the idea of dusting off their resume and diving into the job market will find that now might be the perfect moment to take the plunge. In this blog post, we'll explore six compelling...

The secrets of a successful talent sourcing partner To the untrained eye, developing a sourcing strategy for obtaining candidates may seem a simple process, with technology enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the modern recruiter. However, ask any workforce experts and they'll likely admit it's far from plain sailing (either that or they're underestimating the task ahead!). Talent...

How create a competitive advantage from your contract workers Companies are facing economic uncertainty. They are also experiencing a decrease in available skilled workers. Additionally, there is a persistent gap between required skills and available talent. This is all happening as the workplace continues to rapidly change. Companies worldwide are hiring contract workers to gain...

How to manage your multi-generational workforce: 3 top tips for leaders Look across the office (or virtual call) and you'll likely find memebers of the 'Silent Generation' and Baby Boomers working alongside the emerging Generation Z. By 2050, there will be one person aged 65 and over for every two persons aged 20-64, according to data from the OECD. The same study stated that living...

In the heat of the moment during a job interview, it’s understandable to take seemingly straightforward questions at face value. The result? You’re either a little too honest with the interviewer, too unfocused in your answer, or you push too hard to sell yourself. In every case, you risk giving your interviewer the wrong impression. As such, it’s important to stop and ask...

When applying for a job, it can be tricky to show that you’re the right person for the role, particularly if you’re unsure of what the hiring party needs to know about you. However, you’ll stand a much better chance of impressing your potential manager or interviewer if you can offer examples of soft skills that employers are looking for. What are soft skills? As opposed to...

The last few years have shown the importance of running a tight ship. With insights across Enterprise Solutions, we explore the key risk factors you need to consider when engaging with contract talent. Contract employment risk is inherently part of any working relationship where a non-employee worker is engaged and performing work for a manager or organisation. The need to mitigate risk...

Key Takeaways What is a Total Workforce Strategy Steps to ensure successful adoption Next steps A holistic workforce strategy that combines and aligns all hiring processes is the ideal for many organisations. We explore the stakeholders you’ll need to onboard to ensure the success of a Total Workforce strategy. A Total Workforce...

Key Takeaways Research indicates that contract workers suffer from adverse mental health for a variety of reasons, many of them due to the working patterns and job insecurity inherent to contract work. As a contract worker, you may sometimes feel disposable or replaceable, as a result of inconsistent and irregular work, which can impact negatively on your mental...

Key Takeaways Why IT contracting is becoming more attractive Advantages of IT contracting Rapid technological advances are a sign of the times, but they’ve left many employers scrambling to deliver IT and business transformation even faster than ever before. It’s therefore no wonder that IT contractors are now viewed by employers as an ideal flexible...

