As the most relied upon way to assess candidates for a job we ought to have got it right, but there is a lot of debate and discussion about how effectively interviews enable us to assess job applicants and predict their performance once in role.
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There are a couple of things coming up in the update this month:
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We all struggle to keep positive. Here are some of my top tips to maintain that positivity:
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We all get tough times in our lives and when they seem to arrive one after the other, it's easy to find yourself heading in a downward spiral, but there are positive things that come out of these challenges that we can all benefit from remembering...
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Those with Asperger’s see the world from a different perspective and in doing so they bring strengths and qualities to the workplace just as any other employee would do and in the right kind of role and environment, they can thrive and excel.
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Leadership is an important skill to learn. It ensures you get the best out of your employees which means success for you and your team.
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There is a lot happening in the employment law world this month:
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Financial Penalties
From 7 March the government increased the maximum financial penalty for employers who flout the national minimum wage from £5,000 to £20,000. In addition, the government also wants to introduce legislation as soon as possible so that the maximum £20,000 penalty can apply in respect of each underpaid worker, instead of being the maximum amount that can be applied to each employer.
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Identify your organisation’s talent requirements: Rather than just focusing on individuals with talent, consider the talent requirements of your entire organisation.
Make sure you can spot talent: put processes in place to spot and capture talent inside and outside the organisation. Example of inside can be feedback, development centres, achievements, nominations whilst externally could be scouting by scanning the media or perhaps through partnership working.
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Whilst talent planning is not at all a new concept, it is a concept that has changed and evolved as business environments and factors impacting on organisations have changed and become more competitive.
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