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.
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 […]
Most people will know that employee turnover can cost their company significant amounts of money, but often people don’t realise that employee turnover can be expensive in more ways than purely due to the recruitment of new staff. This blog will outline all the costs of employee turnover and give you all of the facts […]
Fear not, calculating employee turnover is not as difficult as it might sound. There are plenty of tools out there to support you in this task. Calculating employee turnover is the first step to learning whether a company is running as it should. Most employee turnover is due to bad hiring decisions, and therefore if […]
‘Employee turnover’ and ‘retention’ are phrases you will hear a lot in the world of employment. But what do they actually mean? This blog post will help you to understand what employee turnover is and how it can impact your company. Definition Employee turnover refers to the number or percentage of employees who leave a […]
You’re probably familiar with the phrase “what gets measured gets done.” Defining and measuring effectiveness – especially the performance of workers – is an important part of any hiring manager. The tricky bit is…how do you define the skills, behaviours, and attitudes that workers need to perform their roles effectively? How do you know if […]
Psychometric testing is becoming increasingly popular in the world of recruitment and so it is useful to understand the benefits and advantages that come with the adoption of this approach. 75% of The Times Best Companies to Work For use psychometric testing to ensure they hire the best candidates.[1] So, what is so good about […]
When you initially begin to look into adopting psychometric testing within your company, it can be useful to weigh up the costs and benefits. Before any company decides to include a new aspect in their recruitment process, it is important to know that it is worthwhile and cost effective. Current statistics show that a poor […]
Psychometric testing is becoming more and more prevalent in recruitment, and for good reason. Psychometric testing removes a lot of the guesswork from the recruitment process, enabling the recruiters to be objective and improving the chances that the perfect candidate will be hired. This is as a result of information about a candidate’s personality and […]
Psychometric testing can improve your recruitment selection by approximately 24%. A lot of the recruitment process is guesswork and this can lead to poor retention figures. However, by introducing psychometric testing into your recruitment process, a lot of the guesswork is removed, therefore enabling you to make more informed decisions regarding new hires. Why Should […]
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 […]