The challenge presented by the counter offer

The ongoing War for Talent is exacerbated by an increasing number of high performers watching what happens next with both the global economy and local uncertainties (for example, Brexit in the UK) before making a move. The good news is there remain some who are open to a targeted approach from the right headhunters and…
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Increasing Demand for Blockchain Talent

One of the big areas of business growth and therefore talent demand is blockchain. Upwork’s year-on-year report for the first quarter of 2018 showed a 6,000% increase in demand for blockchain expertise.  Similarly, Glassdoor reported a 300% increase in job openings relating to blockchain technology. We’ve experienced this demand first-hand over the past two years….
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Are big tech companies losing their allure for talented staff?

Big Tech may be losing its allure for talented staff After decades as the world’s coolest place to work, Silicon Valley has an image problem. Pizza stations, gyms, lavish headquarters conceptualised by starchitects, and the promise of a lucrative career that also has the potential to solve world problems. For a long time, working in…
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Managing a Multigenerational Workforce

With many workers staying in employment well past traditional retirement age, and millions of young people opting to move into apprenticeships immediately after school, businesses are increasingly faced with managing diverse teams, made up of people from many generations, each with their own culture and work ethic. To add to this challenge, generations can no…
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Cyber Security: How Can Businesses Protect Themselves?

As technology continues to develop rapidly, so do the opportunities open to cyber-attackers, meaning it is more important than ever for businesses to protect themselves against the threat of a breach. With high-profile cases, such as ongoing security concerns over tech giant Huawei’s international expansion plans, as well as the recent WhatsApp attack which saw…
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5 Ways to Get the Most Out of an Interim Manager

Whether used to plug a short-term gap, strengthen a project team, support business turnarounds or inject specific skills and experience at a critical time, interim managers can be a powerful addition to an organisation. Our top tips offer advice on harnessing the huge potential interims have to offer. 1.Provide a clear brief A good interim…
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COOs – The Stats Behind These Corporate Superstars

Chief Operating Officers have never been more critical to a company’s success. Responsible for a host of business initiatives, teams and functions – a great COO is a huge corporate asset. But what does it take to be a great COO today? What does the role entail? To find out, we studied a mix of…
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What is the role of social media in senior recruitment?

With over 500 million users now registered on LinkedIn, it’s no surprise that there has been a sharp rise in the number of companies opting to utilise the channel for recruitment. In fact, according to research by the Society for Human Resources Management, 84 percent of businesses are now using social media as a recruitment…
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The Shrinking Talent Pool

Fantastic senior talent is in increasingly short supply, making it more challenging than ever for businesses to attract the best and brightest candidates. Whilst talent pools continue to shrink, it is important for organisations to consider the impact this has on all aspects of the talent management lifecycle and develop strategies to counter this growing…
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Avoiding Sales Recruitment Nightmares

When it comes to recruiting senior sales people it’s all too easy to employ a werewolf. Someone who, on paper and at interview, seems to be the perfect person, but who turns out to be a bit of a nightmare once you’ve employed them! They don’t meet sales targets and can’t manage or motivate sales…
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