Employers beware: Social network comments can be used in court
Employers would be advised to introduce policies that prohibit the posting of work-related content on social networking sites (SNS) following a landmark ruling in the US courts indicating that such material is fair game for discovery. The situation came to light during a sexual harassment lawsuit brought by the US Equal Opportunity Commission on behalf […]
Employer branding and total reward
In a volatile business environment, it is important that firms are able to harness the value of a defined employer brand to remain competitive. An employer brand is how an organisation markets what it has to offer to existing and potential employees. An effective employer brand can help ensure that an employer’s workforce is not […]
HR 2.0 – how you’re using social media
HR professionals now routinely use social media not only to stay up-to-date and network with peers but also to build up their personal brand. These are the findings of a poll undertaken among 925 HR executives from across the world this January by online knowledge sharing communities platform, Toolbox.com, and advertising and marketing agency, PJA. The […]
Google innovation
Google is well known for innovation, but how can a culture of innovation be fostered in an organisation? People operations director, Liane Hornsey, shares some secrets from Google. A company that has carved a reputation for pushing the envelope, Google has been consistently lauded as one of the most innovative companies in the world by […]
The whole bunch of carrots: what is an employee value proposition?
Dr Anton Franckeiss explains Employment Value Proposition, how to strengthen yours and why you should always keep your promises. An Employment Value Proposition (EVP) defines what an employee receives from their employer in return for the effort and performance they give. In a nutshell, the EVP is the ‘what’s in it for me?’ as […]
New Look launches job magazine
Fashion brand New Look has announced the launch of a new internal magazine to help bolster employee engagement and motivation. The magazine has been created to promote the company’s overall strategy, branding and thinking to its team with the style, content and language being carefully selected to appeal to New Look’s workforce. Aimed squarely at […]
Recruiters must understand online job searching trends, says Google
Recruiters must keep up with the latest online jobseeking trends to avoid being left behind, according to the head of careers at Google. Speaking at the Onrec.com Online Recruitment Conference in London on Tuesday, Google’s Luke Mckend said: "As recruiters, the onus is on us to keep up with the candidates, as they are one […]
Could the recession be tarnishing your employer brand?
How can organisations ensure they maintain their employer brand in a recession? Tim Holden explains how to keep brand values visible throughout any change process, and how HR can ensure the brand is protected during a redundancy process. What is an employer brand? According to the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD), employer […]
What are candidates saying about your organisation?
When a zoo needs to fill 150 seasonal posts and ends up attracting over 3000 people to a recruitment day, you just know that things are a little tough in the job market at present. Whilst this has perhaps been the most widely publicised example of ‘recruitment-gone-mad’, in recent weeks there have been many other […]
Top tips on being an employer of choice
Do you need to save money on new hires during 2009? Are you keen to hang onto your top talent when pay rises are unlikely? Tim Holden outlines the steps that can genuinely deliver results and ensure you are an employer of choice. More and more employers are recognising that there are a number of […]
