Ways to Improve Candidate Communication

Employer Branding: Interview Process

By Peter Humphrey|2021-12-03T16:12:26-04:00June 27, 2022|Companies, Writing an Offer Letter, Counter-offer culture, Ways to Improve Candidate Communication, E-recruitment Unravelled, Interview Process, Branding|

Recruiters often say that the purpose of a first interview is to get invited back for a second interview. This is because the decision for next steps then rests solely on the shoulders of the candidate, and options are limitless. But does every candidate who interviews with your organization want to be invited back for a second interview? If not, consider the possibility that although the interviewing process is designed to both screen as well as sell, there are ways […]

Selecting People Who Make a Difference

By Peter Humphrey|2021-12-02T18:31:23-04:00March 28, 2022|Ways to Improve Candidate Communication, Selecting People Who Make a Difference, Candidates, Job Seeker Tips, TalentSphere, Companies|

On the surface, conducting an interview can seem like a simple enough task, yet it is one that few are formally trained to do – even when promoted into a role that involves the evaluation and acquisition of talent. Shake hands, make the prospect feel welcome, ask questions, answer questions, and evaluate the candidates. How do you make sure your questions lead you to the best possible individual for your role, as opposed to simply the one who presents the […]

Retaining the Best Staff

By Jolene Lawson|2021-11-18T17:49:23-04:00February 7, 2022|Share and share alike: share option schemes, Training, Retaining the Best Staff, Companies, Ways to Improve Candidate Communication, Staffing a Shared Service Centre|

Retention of key staff should be a key issue for any employer at the moment. We are in a candidate short market the likes of which we haven’t seen before, even in the late 80s, so retaining the good people you have is almost more important than getting them into the organisation. For most employers, the true cost of a new employee is not the agency fee or the advertising, but the training and “ramp up” to full productivity that […]