Nikky van Bommel is the Marketing Director for Big 5 Assessments and has worked in the Psychometric Testing industry for over 10 years. Nikky is responsible for all marketing and social media for the organisation.
Data driven recruitment helps to take the bias out of your recruitment process. It also allows you to have all the facts and statistics before you make your decision. This is essential if you are to make hiring decisions that will benefit your company. Data driven recruitment supports companies to move away from the focus […]
Data driven recruitment is not a new sentiment, in fact, it gained traction back in 2011.[1] However, many companies still do not realise how data driven recruitment can help their company. Shockingly, 28% of recruitment decisions are still made based upon a ‘gut’ feeling. It would come as no surprise then that 74% of hiring […]
Data-driven recruiting is when you use tangible facts and statistics to inform your hiring decisions. This incorporates everything from selecting candidates, to creating hiring plans. Recruiting teams that use data are more likely to be efficient, reduce costs and improve their hiring decisions. With 46% of new recruits failing in the first year of employment, […]
During these unprecedented times we have teamed up with our reseller and friend Graham Stuart who is a Clinical Hypnotherapist, NLP Coach and Mindfulness Coach. Over the forthcoming weeks we will be providing a regular message from Graham (regularly referred to as ‘Graham the Good’ in the office) containing suggestions for health and wellbeing in […]
With employees at the core of every organisation it is essential to ensure that you hire the right people. Quality of hire is the measure often turned to in order to assess the value a new hire adds to your company. It should be at the forefront of your mind throughout the recruitment process, as […]
Measuring quality of hire can seem daunting at first, especially as it is something so qualitative by nature. With 39% of talent leaders acknowledging that quality of hire is the best metric to measure successful recruitment, but only 5% feeling that they’re using the best tactics to measure it, it is important to take a […]
It goes without saying that hiring the right people has a positive impact on a company. According to recent research, Quality of hire is one of the top five metrics used to evaluate the success of the hiring process[1]. The data provided using this metric has many different benefits for a company. These will be […]
Quality of hire is a key part of talent acquisition and should be considered when evaluating the recruitment process. This blog post will discuss what is meant by ‘quality of hire’ and how this can impact upon your company. Definition Quality of hire is defined as the value a new hire adds to your company. […]
Often we speak of employee turnover in negative terms – the costs, the upheaval, the lack of productivity. But is it always a bad thing? The simple answer is, no. Employee turnover is not always bad. In fact, many modern companies are viewing employee turnover through new eyes, turning it onto its head. Employee retention […]
High employee turnover rates can be caused by a variety of different things, many of which are entirely fixable. Once you have acknowledged that your employee turnover rates are high, it can be useful to decipher why this might be. There are a few common reasons for employee turnover… Lack of recognition. Employees like to […]
As the Worker Protection Act 2024 comes into effect, HR professionals face a pivotal opportunity to reassess and enhance their recruitment strategies. While compliance with new regulations is crucial, the focus shouldn’t solely be on ticking boxes. Instead, it’s time to pivot towards a more profound and transformative approach: hiring for attitude. The Conventional Recruitment […]
Worker Protection Act: Juggling Speed and Compliance
As HR professionals dive into the new Worker Protection Act 2024, one challenge stands out: balancing the urgent need to fill positions with the meticulous compliance requirements. Let’s break down why this can be a real nail-biter. Competing Priorities HR teams often race against the clock to fill roles and keep the business running. But […]
Ready or Not: Is Your Hiring Process Compliant with the Worker Protection Act 2024?
With the new Worker Protection Act 2024 on the horizon, HR professionals face several compliance challenges in recruitment. Here are the top 10 issues you need to tackle: To stay ahead, HR teams need to update software, revamp processes, and stay on top of legislative changes. Are you ready?
The 2024 Worker Protection Act: Your HR Game Plan for Success
The Worker Protection Act of 2024 introduces new requirements aimed at enhancing employee rights and workplace safety. For HR professionals, compliance with this legislation can present several challenges. Here are the top 10 problems you might face: To effectively manage these challenges, HR professionals may need to invest in additional resources, seek legal guidance, and […]
Protect Your People: Building Anti-Harassment Policies that Work
Sexual harassment at work is a serious issue that damages employee well-being and opens companies up to legal trouble. For HR professionals in the UK, having rock-solid policies to prevent and address harassment isn’t just a tick-box exercise – it’s crucial for protecting your staff and your organization. What Counts as Sexual Harassment? The Equality […]