Talent and Recruitment Columnist Paul McArdle is managing director of recruitment firm, The Panel. He is an expert in executive recruitment and has over 30 years of experience. He writes about recruitment and human resource issues for The Currency.
With the battle for talent sky high, the employer has essentially become the candidate. That is why it is so important that companies embrace new trends and technologies such as recruitment marketing and AI to land the right person.
Candidates now have more choice of roles to choose from. This means they can get more flexible working arrangements, while moving for better salary packages.
The period just after Christmas is the busiest time of the year for recruiters, with people using the holiday period to revaluate their careers. But before you hand in your notice, there are a few things you should consider first.
Marc Randolph agreed to step back as CEO of Netflix, realising his skills were better served elsewhere. It is a lesson that a lot of company founders could learn from if they want to take their business to the next level.
The use of Long Term Incentive Plans are on the rise, allowing companies to attract and retain key employees without granting equity. This is what you need to know about you can make them work for your business.
The psychology of the counteroffer is fascinating from both an employee and an employer perspective, and there are several competing factors of play. I have been in the recruitment business for 30 years. This is my playbook for dealing with counteroffers.
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