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Introduction To hire without bias is about giving everyone a fair chance. It’s not about lowering your standards or lowering the bar. Instead, it’s an opportunity to bring new ideas and viewpoints into your organization that you might have missed otherwise. Clarify your company’s values. Clarifying your company’s values is critical in hiring without bias. […]

We all have biases, but it’s essential to recognise that unconscious bias can significantly impact recruitment and hiring. Unconscious bias refers to the hidden assumptions we make about others based on our own experiences, values and preferences. This type of bias can lead to inequities in the workplace and the exclusion of certain groups of […]

Introduction When hiring the best graduates, you’ll likely get a lot of energy and enthusiasm in return. They’ll be eager to learn the ropes, work hard and help your company grow. But how do you ensure they’re right for the job? If you’ve struggled with hiring graduates in the past, it might be worth revisiting […]

I. Introduction Finding the right candidate for a job is more than just evaluating skills and experience. It’s about finding someone who fits the job description and aligns with the culture. The secret to a successful hire lies in understanding cultural fit. Here’s why it matters. The Secret to a Successful Hire: Cultural Fit Cultural […]

Introduction: Hiring the right person for a job is crucial to any organisation’s success but can also be daunting. Traditional hiring methods, such as resumes and interviews, are often flawed and biased, leading to poor hiring decisions. Fortunately, technology has provided a solution through candidate assessment tools. These tools allow employers to objectively evaluate candidates’ […]

Hiring the right people is essential for the success of any business. But how do you know if you’re making progress towards that goal? Simply posting job ads and conducting interviews is insufficient to ensure successful hiring. Key hiring metrics are needed for the next step. To crack the code of successful hiring, you need to […]

Introduction When hiring the best graduates, you’ll likely get a lot of energy and enthusiasm in return. They’ll be eager to learn the ropes, work hard and help your company grow. But how do you ensure they’re right for the job? If you’ve struggled with hiring graduates in the past, it might be worth revisiting […]

Introduction Great interview questions can help you determine if a candidate is a good fit for the job. However, just asking those standard questions barely scratches the surface. The right situational interview questions can reveal even more about how well the candidate will perform in real-world situations at work. Understanding the environment The best way […]

Introduction Great interview questions can help you determine if a candidate is a good fit for the job. However, just asking those standard questions barely scratches the surface. The right situational interview questions can reveal even more about how well the candidate will perform in real-world situations at work. Understanding the environment The best way […]

Talent assessment is an essential tool to help drive your hiring process. It can provide insight into the skills and abilities of a potential employee.

We all have biases, but it’s essential to recognise that unconscious bias can significantly impact recruitment and hiring. Unconscious bias refers to the hidden assumptions we make about others based on our own experiences, values and preferences. This type of bias can lead to inequities in the workplace and the exclusion of certain groups of […]

Introduction: Hiring the right person for a job is crucial to any organisation’s success but can also be daunting. Traditional hiring methods, such as resumes and interviews, are often flawed and biased, leading to poor hiring decisions. Fortunately, technology has provided a solution through candidate assessment tools. These tools allow employers to objectively evaluate candidates’ […]

Why should you revamp your hiring? Taking too long to fill vacancies means missing out on potential candidates, not to mention increasing costs per hire. Experienced hiring managers greatly reduce lead times as they know the risks when acquiring top talent. Below I will outline five ways to speed up your hiring process. 1. Streamline […]