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Tag: Recruitment
Two’s a crowd
By Iain Thomson
The Myers-Briggs test, a personality test looking at extroversion and introversion, is often used by recruiters and consultants. How reliable is it”
No computer, no desk, no phone The unwelcoming reality for almost half the world’s new-starters
Providing basic equipment and space for new-starters seems to be such a simple task, and yet it’s clear that this is one of many elements of the onboarding experience that companies around the world are getting wrong.
My four key business learnings from leading a young startup now I’ve said goodbye
By Robert Drury
Having taken up the leadership mantle at Ormsby Street for a few months, Robert Drury shares his four key business learnings from startup land.
AppScatter proves co-working spaces not just for small businesses or freelancers
As a company that has grown up within co-working spaces, chief revenue officer Jason Hill explains why the environment has allowed appScatter to blossom.
The top five issues that prompt job offer negotiations
Brits are particularly savvy when it comes to job offer negotiations, so bosses should brace for bartering, as over half of jobseekers have fought for changes to role opportunities during interview stage.
Retaining your startup staff when the business moves to scaleup
Sometimes, startup staff have chosen to work in a startup because they thrive under pressure – so how do you retain them when you move into scaleup territory”
Don’t just ask questions: Here are six ways to learn more about candidates
We largely expect the interview process to consist of a skill test and additional questions. But a good point comes from Lazlo Bock in an article for The Wire: relying on those two factors alone can prevent you learning more about candidates.
It’s not too early to think about seasonal recruitment
It might seem early to start planning, but that fact of the matter is it is not too early to start thinking about seasonal recruitment.
The digital skills crisis: Recruiting for a software-heavy startup?
The UK is in the midst of a digital skills crisis, so recruiting for a tech startup can be really challenging. Here are some pointers to keep in mind if you’re hiring.