One question that changes depending on who you talk to is where employer branding sits in the organization. For some companies, it belongs to HR. For others, it belongs under marketing. For Qualtrics, however, it’s called People Brand and sits in the People Operations team, which comprises HR, Talent Acquisition, […]
Talent intelligence is something that has gathered significant momentum in the last three years, and data-driven decision making is a crucial part of every sophisticated talent acquisition function. But are we asking enough questions about the sources of the data that is used and truly understanding the risk of bias? […]
Whatever form it eventually takes, remote working is here to stay. In the previous episode of the show, we explored the challenges and opportunities of building a global remote team; in this episode, I wanted to get the hands-on perspective of someone who has built a highly successful remote-first company. […]
It’s only January, and it’s already clear that the Great resignation will continue to be a huge talking point in 2022 as companies fight for the talent and skills they need. However, some employers are already reframing this challenge as a fantastic opportunity to attract talented people they might not […]
Skills shortages have always been an issue for employers and have certainly come into sharp focus in recent months. Skills mapping, predicting future skills requirements and opening up talent pools via hybrid and remote working are just some of the solutions employers will be looking at in 2022. So what […]
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) has become a hot topic for businesses. Job seekers are increasingly looking for more than a competitive salary and good benefits. Employees and prospective hires alike want to be part of an organization that is a force for good in an increasingly chaotic world. That’s […]
When I launched this podcast almost six years ago, I had an expectation that I was in it for the long haul, but I couldn’t have imagined that 400 episodes later, I would be publishing two episodes a week, and the audience would still be growing. Thank you for listening […]
Digital transformation remains a crucial issue for most organisations. The pandemic has exponentially accelerated the pace of change, with companies scrambling to supply products and services to meet the demands of our increasingly digital economy. The need for digital skills and continuing issues of gender diversity are two of the […]
For many years I’ve been reading about the work UK retailer Timpson does to hire ex-offenders and other marginalised groups. What they do is a win win win situation. It’s a win for the ex-offenders who get a job, it’s a win for society as employment is a crucial part […]
