Two truths, one lie…

We use a classic icebreaker – tell two truths & one lie about yourself and see if the group can guess which one is the lie. Do you realise you are playing the same game when recruiting new staff?

Hirescores.com conducted some research to find out how many candidates lie on their CV. 69% of 1,277 respondents said they had told untruths to secure a position. Nearly one third admitted it was because they had left their previous employer on bad terms. Read more

Refine your Internal Selection Process

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Internal selection – Don’t short-cut your process

Many companies invest considerably in enhancing and structuring external recruitment and selection activities. They utilise placement firms, purchase résumé tracking software, administer psychometric assessments, conduct structured behavioural interviewing and 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. The right person in the job can send a positive message to those high potentials who are waiting in the wings; a wrong placement will poorly impact morale and the credibility of the management team.

Outlined below are five tips to help you reinforce your internal selection process:

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