Helen Kelleher seeks out expert advice on actions employers can take to ensure worker wellbeing is prioritised in their strategic plans Employee wellbeing needs to be at the top of the corporate agenda and by this we don’t just mean exercise and healthy eating but a redefining of physical wellness to encompass the wide spectrum… Continue reading Employee wellbeing at top of corporate agenda
Category: New Year New Career 2021
Global upturn to put workers in driving seat
Businesses across the world face a battle for talent as they look to unlock future growth opportunities through a hiring drive, according to new research from banking group HSBC. Findings show that stiff competition for talent means companies are having to diversify how they are attracting and retaining staff, as they seek to achieve their… Continue reading Global upturn to put workers in driving seat
Firms need to wake up to a costly talent exodus
Irish businesses are sleepwalking towards a costly talent exodus, with over half of employees looking to change roles over the next year or once the economy has strengthened. Recent research from Personio, the all-in-one HR software solution, is calling on businesses to prioritise their people as we emerge from the pandemic, or risk paying the… Continue reading Firms need to wake up to a costly talent exodus
Navigating job interviews in the virtual workplace
Covid has a lot to answer for, but one of the main ways it has affected the world of work is the sharp pivot to virtual operations – which includes recruiting and interviewing. For those looking for a new job in this changed work environment, navigating interviews remotely – usually by video call – can… Continue reading Navigating job interviews in the virtual workplace
Reluctance to return to everyday commute a challenge to employers
Robert Mac Giolla Phadraig, chief commercial officer of Sigmar Recruitment, has been thinking about changes in recruitment over the lockdowns and he now views them in a holistic manner. “Effectively as employers, we have entered into long-distance relationships with our employees. And after the first year, we are seeing the impact of that new relationship.” In… Continue reading Reluctance to return to everyday commute a challenge to employers
How to advance in your career: Nine tips for success
Don’t allow yourself to become the dinosaur in the office. One of the best things that happened in this pandemic is the acceleration of online learning.