5 Leadership Tips for Female Executives in the Technology Sector
An insightful article appeared in the New York Times, in July 2017, titled “Why Women Aren’t CEO’s According to Women Who Almost Were,” by Susan Chira. Almost seventy years after women began to contribute worldwide in a variety of manufacturing, service and administrative roles for business, there is still a very apparent and difficult glass ceiling, particularly […]
Recruitment on a Global Scale with Local Knowledge: A Swedish Perspective
Article contributed by Nora Albasim, Resourcing Consultant at reesmarx (London). Follow Nora on LinkedIn. Recruiting for clients in over 30 countries demands that we have, not only global knowledge of the market but also local knowledge about the country we are recruiting in. At reesmarx, we understand that every country works in a different way. As a […]
5 Ways to Tell the Difference Between a Difficult Employee and an Innovator
When it comes to human resource management, a critical skill is the ability to recognize talent within your organization. In every team, there are star performers; individuals who do a good job of showcasing their productivity and abilities. Management teams can be challenged however by individuals with high performance indicators, and lower agreeability, in terms […]
How to Brand Your Business Online to Recruit Top Talent
What if we told you, that in most industries (including the highly competitive technology sector), that successful recruitment hinges strongly on effective branding of the corporate culture? In previous decades, the investment in branding the corporate persona was substantial. When you bought a product or service, you knew more about the people and the vision […]
Overcoming Challenges of Corporate Executive Recruiting
Finding the ‘right fit’ for a team is never more important, than when an organization is looking to replace an established long-term executive. The loss of an experienced leader in any department, can quickly impact culture, productivity and the efficacy of the team. One of the biggest challenges for organizations is not hiring within entry-level […]
Five Ways to Make a Professional Impression After You Have Started a New Job
After the excitement of landing a new job, the next task for a professional is to enter into the work environment not only as a contributor, but as someone who will also make interpersonal strides to become part of the team. No matter how many times you have started a new position, it is never […]
Global Technology Industry Concerned Over Potential Changes to U.S. H-1B Visa
Several countries including India have stepped up lobbying against the U.S. Federal government, and proposed changes and restrictions to the H-1B Visa. The National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM) has sent a delegation to the United States to present the case for allowing foreign workers to remain an important resource for the American technology industry. Offshore technology […]
10 Ways Achieving Career Goals is Linked to Satisfaction In Life
How Achieving Career Goals is Linked to Improved Happiness and Satisfaction in Life If you are not happy in your current career, or within a job that you have held with the same employer for a long period of time, you can start with a personal career inventory to evaluate what changes you may consider […]
Are Freelance Professionals a Risky Hire or a Gold Mine for Talent?
Into every talented professional’s life, a little “freelance” phase may fall. For some career candidates, freelance becomes a flexible lifestyle and entrepreneurial opportunity to “be their own boss” and enjoy both the risks and the rewards of full-time contract work. For other professionals, freelance is an option when facing under-employability, or during a transition from […]
