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India and China firms seeking European and American talent

News 12 October 2010 Brian Amble

A growing number of firms from India and China are planning to increase the number of staff they hire in North America and Europe, a new report has revealed.

A rule about hiring and firing

News 13 August 2009 Bryan Alaspa

There are two very difficult things to deal with as a manger. The first is hiring the right people. The second is firing someone. The the rule to live by here is to 'hire slowly and fire quickly'.

Drowning under a flood of resumés

News 24 March 2009 Nic Paton

Organisations are being deluged with applications for each and every vacancy. But that doesn't make it any easier to hire the right person. In fact it often makes it harder.

New job, same old bad habits?

News 24 February 2009 Nic Paton

A new recruit can seem like a breath of fresh air but, if you're not careful, they can also bring all their previous bad habits and quirks into your workplace.

Managers stick with poor performers rather than hire new faces

News 20 November 2008 Nic Paton

Most managers would prefer to stick with someone they know, even if they are a pain to manage or not pulling their weight, rather than start over and hire a new face.

Half of hiring decisions a mistake, say managers

News 07 October 2008 Nic Paton

With managers admitting that half their hiring decisions are a mistake, perhaps it's no wonder that so many jobs go downhill so quickly.

Can big company executives suceed in a start-up?

Opinion 21 August 2008 Michael Travis

Identifying big company executives who can achieve success with a start-up can be tough. Many star players at big companies wilt in a small company where they have finite resources and little or no supporting infrastructure.

Why should I hire YOU?

News 01 August 2008 Bryan Alaspa

A job interview can be an intimidating experience from beginning to end. While most of the questions you're likely to be asked are relatively straightforward, one that seems deceptively simple can be the hardest to answer. That question is 'Why should I hire you?'.

UK firms failing to recruit international leaders

News 30 July 2008 Nic Paton

In the global business world it makes sense to recruit internationally-focused executives and leaders. So why do only a fifth of British employers agree?

If they like the brand, they'll join you

News 18 July 2008 Nic Paton

Even for senior managers, a company's reputation is almost as important as the amount of money they are offering when it comes to deciding whether or not to accept a job.

Paying your staff to quit

News 15 July 2008 Bryan Alaspa

Shoe manufacturer Zappos has a reputation for treating their employees well. They also have a unique policy for new hires. They pay them to quit.

American graduates facing jobs scramble

News 12 June 2008 Nic Paton

With the employment market looking tougher by the day, nearly half of American students graduating from college this summer expect to have to fight tooth and nail to land a job.

Management jobs harder to come by

News 04 April 2008 Nic Paton

Three quarters of execs looking for jobs in America are reporting a slowdown in the number of interviews coming their way - a clear sign the downturn is reaching right to the top.

Finance officers taking axe to budgets and jobs

News 01 April 2008 Nic Paton

Fewer than a fifth of American chief financial officers are optimistic the U.S will escape a recession, and the deepening downturn is prompting them to cut back on spending and hiring and start laying workers off.

When does talent trump experience?

Opinion 05 March 2008 Myra White

Traditionally, experience and expertise have tended to trump talent. But in today's work environment, aptitude for a particular type of work may be more important. But how do you decide the balance between the two?

Smoke, mirrors and head-hunting

News 06 February 2008 Brian Amble

If you're serious about getting to the top of the corporate ladder, the chances are that somewhere along the way you're going to need the services of a head-hunter.

Executive jobs to ride out economic woes

News 04 February 2008 Nic Paton

Just because the pessimists are predicting the U.S. economy is all set to hit the buffers doesn't mean that senior level executive jobs are drying up. Far from it, in fact.

Talent shortages adding to recession fears

News 24 January 2008 Nic Paton

It is not only the dark clouds of global recession keeping senior managers awake at night. The chronic lack of talent coming through at the top is becoming an ever more pressing concern.

How to hire, train, and retain great employees

Opinion 09 January 2008 Dan Bobinski

Accurate job descriptions are like stealth secret weapons for hiring, training, and retaining great employees. I guarantee whatever effort you put forth will save you hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars.

Attraction of flexible working ignored by HR

News 08 November 2007 Nic Paton

It's not rocket science. When employees are deciding whether or not to take a new job, being able to work flexibly or remotely will often swing the balance. But try telling that to HR.

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