People in today’s workplace often face a range of challenges that can seriously undermine wellbeing—from loneliness and exclusion to stress and burnout to conflict with colleagues or managers. A key factor influencing this is unsatisfactory working relationships and the lack of rapport management skills that help address them. Research suggests that many people are dissatisfied……
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The hospitality industry is booming, with travel and tourism witnessing an impressive rebound and steady growth post-pandemic. This growth brings its own set of challenges though, particularly when it comes to recruiting and retaining top talent. From high turnover rates to the shortage of skilled workers for restaurants and hotels, hospitality businesses are grappling with…
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Remote and flexible working arrangements have become the new norm, and in 2023, at least 44 percent of employed adults worked this way. But as businesses begin to transition back to onsite working, employees are growing concerned that they will lose the flexibility they’ve grown accustomed to. This anxiety will likely cause an increase in……
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The landscape of work is undergoing a dramatic transformation across the globe. But in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, something truly remarkable is brewing. Here, innovation, flexibility, and a willingness to embrace change are shaping the future of work in exciting ways. This article explores five key trends that will define the APAC workplace and how……
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Though promises of efficiency, productivity, and experience boosts may have served as initial motivators for HR leaders’ investments in connected technology, there’s another benefit that is slowly but surely stepping into the spotlight: objectivity. As digital toolsets expand and their capabilities grow, talent acquisition (TA) teams are increasingly recognizing the value that comes with quantifying……
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Most of us are no strangers to experiencing feelings of overwhelm and disruption caused by our own thoughts, commonly understood as overthinking. Research shows we are becoming more anxious as a nation, and it’s no wonder, given the various external factors such as the cost-of-living crisis and global political conflict that have taken place over……
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The workforce is a living, breathing entity that changes with each generation. The speed of this change has never been more significant than now. There are several key factors driving this accelerated change: Labor scarcity faced by industrialized nations in a post-pandemic world The digital revolution experienced by Gen Y millennials and Gen Z Zoomers—the……
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In the age of AI, recruiting teams are under pressure to “do more with less”: less money and smaller teams. According to a Josh Bersin Company / AMS survey, 58% of respondents agreed that “Increasing the efficiency of our TA team and reducing cost” is a top priority for talent acquisition in the coming year.…
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Forget washing machines, Siemens is a tech titan quietly shaping the world’s future. From smart cities to sustainable factories, their innovations touch millions. But attracting top tech talent in a crowded field? That’s a different challenge. Enter Stefanie Drerup, the mastermind behind Siemens’ employer branding revolution. In this interview, she reveals how she built a……
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Good reporting is critical to achieving hiring success. Without a reporting strategy, how can you know if you are attracting, selecting, and hiring the best talent, within budget, and in the most efficient way? But often, reporting for talent acquisition is harder than it sounds. Gathering reports from disparate systems or business units can take…
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