August 2023

An Era of Authenticity

By |2023-05-05T14:39:46-04:00August 21, 2023|An Era of Authenticity|

It’s probably a fair statement; if you are the kind of person who needs to read an article on how to be authentic, is the very act of reading such an article in and of itself inauthentic? Setting aside that seemingly debatable fact, the topic of authenticity is likely often discussed in counseling sessions but rarely discussed related to the workplace. However, we live in an era where social media has perpetuated the need to showcase an idyllic life, in […]

July 2023

A Perpetual Prime of Life

By |2023-05-05T13:21:16-04:00July 31, 2023|Companies, Training, Recruiters, A Perpetual Prime of Life, Candidates|

As recruiters, there is a powerful question we ask candidates which typically elicits immediate pause, reflection, and authenticity in the answer. It is a question that catches most off guard, creates a feeling of nostalgia, and sometimes even prompts a smile.

“At what point in your career did you feel most fulfilled? When did you feel you were truly in your prime, or at your best?”

Unfortunately, more common than not, the answer is a story […]

January 2022

Creating a Culture of Retention

By |2021-11-17T19:24:42-04:00January 10, 2022|Candidates, Companies, Retention Culture|

Offices everywhere are full of eager employees poised for fresh starts! There is recharged enthusiasm for conquering previously unconquerable projects. Time with family and friends has allowed for the creation of elaborate dreams to assist in the accomplishment of elaborate goals. In corporations around the world, the New Year brings a revived optimism for all of mankind. 

Amongst all this joy and good cheer looms a rarely talked about issue that can wreak havoc […]

November 2021

Assessment Centres – evaluating the need

By |2021-07-19T12:09:50-04:00November 29, 2021|Assessment Centres – evaluating the need, Candidates, Companies|

Assessment centres – evaluating the need

The growth of the use of assessment centres has been rapid. Recently, over 45% of organisations which responded to a survey used assessment centres.  The survey also found that the use of assessment centres was more prevalent in the private sector and by larger organisations. Nowadays, two fifths of top companies are now said to use them to help recruit, and that includes most of the major banks. Heidi […]

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