5 ways to improve your internal selection process

Many companies invest considerably in enhancing and structuring external recruitment and selection activities. They:

• utilise placement firms
• purchase résumé tracking software
• administer psychometric tests
• conduct structured behavioural interviewing
• employ a third party to do background and reference checks.

Yet, when it comes to internal selection, they take a more casual approach, often short-cutting the process, despite the fact that the risk and rewards can be higher. Read more

More support for psychometric testing in small business and SME’s

The market is redefining itself and those out of work are looking to start-ups and SME’s for a new role. Long gone are the days of the ‘job for life’ and candidates are turning to small business for new opportunities.

So what do SME’s need to do to make sure they are ahead of the curve when recruiting talent that has been tossed aside by large business? Read more

Pineapple beer and hiring the wrong people

Belgians are unique. Being in Brugges recently reminded me of the immense time and effort shopkeepers take when packaging their goods. You  will find examples in everything from shop windows to beautifully packaged chocolates to every beer having its own unique glass. Remarkable, when there are over 400 on offer.

Read more