Kate Smedley

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We Need To Talk About HR Analytics

Posted by Kate Smedley on 23 Nov 2016

HR analytics is a topic which employers often choose to avoid or defer yet it is a valuable asset in talent management. According to Bersin by Deloitte, organisations with mature analytics capabilities are twice as likely to improve their recruiting success compared to those without. When it comes to HR analytics, HR isn’t engaging in the conversations it needs to have.  

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Topics: Rants

8 Tips For Your Talent Acquisition Strategy In 2017

Posted by Kate Smedley on 22 Nov 2016

The jobs market is still in a state of flux as employers wait to hear how Brexit will affect their hiring plans in 2017. Our eight tips will help to take your talent acquisition strategy into the new year:-

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Topics: HR software

Friday 18th November 2016 - Recruitment Roundup

Posted by Kate Smedley on 18 Nov 2016

Your weekly dose of news and blog highlights condensed to a few links. Read on for interesting topics regarding recruiting, technology and other random subjects.

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Topics: recruitment-roundup

What Does 'Graduate Employability' Mean?

Posted by Kate Smedley on 17 Nov 2016

There’s been much discussion recently over whether or not there are too many graduates in the UK jobs market and if those graduates are employable, but what does that mean?

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Topics: graduate recruitment

The Most Misunderstood Facts About HR Software

Posted by Kate Smedley on 15 Nov 2016

Recruitment software sometimes faces accusations of turning the candidate experience into a robotic process but when used effectively it can transform your employer brand and hiring process. Here are five of the most misunderstood facts about HR software:-

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Topics: HR software

5 Recruitment Lessons From the US Election

Posted by Kate Smedley on 11 Nov 2016

Like Brexit, the US presidential election result was another upset for the polls at the end of an increasingly negative campaign on both sides. As the world waits to see what’s next, we draw out the lessons HR can learn from this eventful time:-

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Friday 11th November 2016 - Recruitment Roundup

Posted by Kate Smedley on 11 Nov 2016

Your weekly dose of news and blog highlights condensed to a few links. Read on for interesting topics regarding recruiting, technology and other random subjects.

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Topics: recruitment-roundup

Engineering Recruitment : A UK Sector Focus

Posted by Kate Smedley on 10 Nov 2016

Engineering contributes significantly to the UK’s economy. Engineering UK reports a sector turnover of £1.2 trillion, representing 27% of GDP and an industry which employs in excess of 5.5 million people, yet it faces troubling skills shortages.

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Topics: industry-article

Why Your Time To Hire Is Losing You Talent (& How To Fix It)

Posted by Kate Smedley on 9 Nov 2016

REC’s report on jobs for October 2016, revealed that demand for candidates is at its highest since May, offsetting concerns over the impact of Brexit on the UK economy. Not only is hiring up but job seeker interest is down. Applications for open jobs fell by 3% in October, according to CV Library.

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Topics: HR software

Friday 4th November 2016 - Recruitment Roundup

Posted by Kate Smedley on 4 Nov 2016

Your weekly dose of news and blog highlights condensed to a few links. Read on for interesting topics regarding recruiting, technology and other random subjects.

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Topics: recruitment-roundup

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