Should You Leave a Job for a Boss You Dislike?
The majority of professional workers will, at some point in their career, experience a conflict with a direct supervisor or manager. That conflict may be related to differences in personality, communication style, culture, gender conflict or other reason. Over time, like any relationship, friction within the office between a manager and employee can escalate, creating […]
Why is Recognition the Most Effective Workplace Incentive?
Technology start-up organizations and creative branding environments are notoriously popular for their implementation of ‘outside the box’ incentives to both recruit and retain talented staff. But increasingly as economic factors place pressure on businesses in all sectors, human resource professionals are relying on corporate culture to retain staff. Corporate culture moves beyond the office environment, […]
How Does Regional Culture Impact Corporate Culture in Northern and Southern Europe?
If you are considering taking your professional career to the next level with an exciting international employer, there are a few pieces of research and preparation required to address culture and workplace norms. While many countries share common business best practice and similar environments and employee expectations, your new career may create some challenges if […]
Five Tips to Help You Dress for Success and Ace Your Interview
Can what you wear to an interview really make a difference, when it comes to landing the job you want? Absolutely. Remember that you only have one chance to make a good impression, and the first impression is a visual one. Our team of recruiters has written five tips to help you prepare for your […]
How to Manage Time Gaps in Your Resume
Less than thirty-years ago, it was not uncommon for someone to have one employer, for the duration of their professional career. Life was simpler then, and employees found a great employer post-graduation, started from an entry-level position and did their best to work their way through the ranks, and escalate both salary, and title. After […]
Social Media Tips for Job Seekers: Essentially What “Not to Do”
Social media communities are a veritable mix of both personal and professional contacts. Unless you have taken special steps to ensure that you have private personal accounts (Twitter for example allows you to hide all posts from public view), chances are that you are going to be sharing with a mixed crowd. It is both […]
What Recruiters & Employers Really Think About ‘Job Jumping’
Some studies have reported that the estimated cost of recruiting and training a new employee averaged about $4,000 in North America. Every aspect of the recruiting and hiring process from the initial skill assessment to advertising, interviewing and hiring an employee is time a consuming and frequently expensive process. The return on investment for a professional […]
