November 2021

Competency-based interviewing in focus

By |2021-07-19T12:07:46-04:00November 22, 2021|Competency-based interviewing in focus, Candidates, Companies|

Now used as a framework for the HR procedures of many blue-chip organisations, competency-based interviewing (CBI) is the latest form of behavioural interviewing to hit the job market. Unlike the traditional interview that focuses on the individuals’ skills, knowledge and education, this technique allows you to analyse the candidates’ core being – highlighting personality traits, examining competencies and assessing how well they might integrate into your company culture. What better way to prise out those snippets of information […]

Share and share alike: share option schemes

By |2021-07-19T12:06:48-04:00November 15, 2021|Companies, Share and share alike: share option schemes, Candidates|

Whatever the state of the market, remuneration packages are normally crucial in securing the right candidates and for many companies at the moment, staff retention is high on the list of priorities. It’s not always enough to resort to installing snazzy drinks machines, and offering head massages (it has been known). Perks aside – let’s talk real benefits. What if your reserves don’t stretch to offering salaries the size of Germany? Ever considered share options?

Corporate Away Days

By |2021-07-19T12:05:35-04:00November 8, 2021|Candidates, Companies, Corporate Away Days|

A valuable day away from the office to bond with your colleagues, or a school trip for grown-ups?

  • What’s it all about?
  • The organizers
  • The employers
  • The employees
  • How was it for you?

What’s it all about?

Tank-driving?! Quad racing? Playing with JCBs? Driving a Land Rover with the steering reversed?! Yes, you too could soon be ‘entering the arena’ in the name of fun, motivation, and that most […]

Languages for business

By |2021-07-19T12:04:35-04:00November 1, 2021|Languages for business, Candidates, Companies|

In the global economy, it is vital to be able to communicate effectively with other cultures. With English the accepted world language of business, are ‘locals’ getting too complacent?

  • Sailing blindly into the unknown
  • How easy is it to learn?
  • Complacency amongst the Locals
  • Misguided support from business
  • Minding your Ps and Qs
  • Dividends for business

Sailing blindly into the unknown

A survey carried out by a language training company […]

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