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What are the most talked about recruitment topics in 2021? Dec 01, 2021

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Everyone is talking about what work will look like when the dust settles. There is fierce debate about mandating covid vaccines for certain jobs. People are calling it the big resignation, but the firms who have listened to their people and have a great culture seem to be doing a good job at retaining their staff. For office based workers, the conversation centres on how many days you’re in the office or if you’re an official digital nomad. And the way companies go about recruiting staff has quickly evolved. Glenn Martin, Talent Acquisition Project Manager and podcast host of, Never Mind The Job Spec, joined our CEO Lewis Maleh to discuss the major topics people are talking about. Expect insights on: how 2021 has driven innovation in how companies recruit staff, why culture is top of everyone’s list and trends to watch for in 2022.

Kindness and empathy is your best networking strategy Nov 03, 2021

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Focusing on creating positive relationships with people is the way to go about building a community of people who are there for each other. Jason Chuei, Industry Marketing at Facebook, and our CEO Lewis Maleh share their insights on why being kind is your best networking strategy and how to do it.

What are people looking for from an employer today? Nov 03, 2021

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As the dust settles, opportunities to improve and strengthen our workplaces are becoming clearer to see. Get these right and it's likely to have a significant impact on people's experience at work and business performance. We've had countless conversations with employees and people leading global companies to find out the things they value most. So, what things are top of people's list now? A few interesting things we have learnt: A great culture and an awesome leader are two things people value most. Generic strategies on how we work, collaborate, and recognise people's performance aren't working. Personalising the employee experience is important for building an inclusive workplace.

Top global recruitment trends you must know Oct 22, 2021

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The recruitment market is going through extraordinary times. Job growth, labour shortages despite high unemployment, and a monumental shift to remote work. Companies are finding hiring harder than ever. People have been re-assessing what's important and where they fit in. Our CEO Lewis Maleh shares his views on the most important market trends including: what people are looking for from their employer, why companies are making key changes in how they recruit, hire and employ people.

The Human Skills Employers Are Looking For Oct 18, 2021

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While advancements in tech are powering much of the change in the way we work, the skills that are rising most in prominence are human skills (soft skills). The way we interact with each other. They enable us to form deeper connections with colleagues and customers. Skills that are transferable from one job to another. While tech does tech things. Let's focus on developing these human skills: ▪ listening ▪ kindness and empathy ▪ patience with others ▪ the ability to have difficult conversations ▪ It's easy to identify the people in your team that have these skills. The people who have these skills are the ones that are always be there for you and have your back. These are the best type of leaders.

What Are The Most Talked About Recruitment Topics Oct 18, 2021

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We are all aware that COVID-19 has sent waves through our economy and has influenced companies to approach work differently from what we are accustomed to. At this point, it’s stating the obvious to say that the way we work seems to have drastically changed overnight as a result of this unforeseen pandemic. The pandemic has also altered the way we hire, including how we approach the candidate experience. Glenn Martin, Talent Acquisition Project Manager and podcast host of Never Mind The Job Spec, joined our CEO Lewis Maleh on The Recruitment Show live, to share their learnings. Key takeaways from the show: • How 2020 has driven innovation in hiring and recruiting • Trends to watch for in 2021.

Working From Home, Remaining Productive And Finding Balance With Family Life. Oct 18, 2021

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Lewis Maleh speaks with Kelly Smith O'Hara, Head of North America of Bentley Lewis. While for many, the prospect of working from home seems idyllic, the reality of having to juggle work commitments and a hectic family life simultaneously can be daunting and at times guilt sets in. Lewis and Kelly share their thoughts on working from home while remaining productive and finding their balance with family life.

Virtual Hiring, The Candidate Experience And The New Interview Process Oct 18, 2021

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With being in lockdown the past couple of months, companies have had to really think hard about the way they hire. It's great to have Glenn Martin on The Recruitment Show Live this week to talk about: virtual hiring, the candidate experience and how interview processes could look like in the future Expect some key takeaways of what you can implement in to your process.

We Have To Move Away From A Culture Of Heroes Oct 18, 2021

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Have you built your personal support group? Your Personal Board of Directors is one of the most powerful ways of gaining wisdom and advice that will help you grow as a leader. In preparing for the unexpected, having a group of people around you who will tell you the trust and you can be honest with is immensely powerful. You can't know everything that might happen, but you can certainly prepare yourself. Your support group will make sure you have a clearer view of the world. We don't know what we don't know. Imran Qureshi, Head of North America at Willis Towers Watson, shares his thoughts on this with our CEO Lewis Maleh. *This episode is part of a special series of podcasts for the diveinfestival.com, supported by Bentley Lewis.

Black Lives Matter Oct 18, 2021

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Shereen Daniels 'The HR Conversationalist' is an exceptional advocate for black people. You can expect an honest open conversation including: what role HR can play in tackling injustices, why performative responses to BLM are not enough and what we can do.