In a working environment in which the most Talented of Candidates have their selection of job offers from which to choose, a good fit between an organisation and their employees is a crucial part of attracting and retaining these individuals. Not only does this fit allow for a synergy between the individual and the organisation
Defining gamification Gamification is the practice of adding gaming principles to the daily activities of an organisation’s employees and has uses that expand across the recruitment and retention of top talented individuals. Organisations that have implemented gamification practices experience a wealth of benefits including increased levels of employee engagement and job satisfaction. “The Future Of Gamification
In my twenty years in the recruitment industry there have been certain practices that have evolved but many that have remained unchanged. One thing is for certain is that the Right Person for the available position is a requirement that is absolutely non-negotiable. How this Right Person is sourced, attracted and contracted to accepting a
People often constitute 60% or more of any organisations’ operating expenses. The way this is viewed at the top table is critical to how decisions are made around expenditure on people. More importantly decisions on talent: The 20% of an organisations’ workforce that make the 80% difference through their contribution. Often the language used can
Does any of the following sound familiar? You have hired a highly competent executive with sterling credentials, “ticking all the boxes” yet they are struggling to succeed in your organisation. You have an individual on your leadership team who fails to achieve organisational strategy and seems to be driving a different agenda. Your executive team
The levels of employee engagement have long been linked to productivity levels. A key link that the recent Gallup survey made was that it had a direct impact on how hard senior managers in an organisation had to work. Senior managers find themselves in low engagement environment dealing with: Continuous recruitment and training of new
The day a senior member of an executive team resigns is always a shock to the system, even when there were a few in the know. It is at this time that the team and organisation tends to react swiftly to close the gap. Speed to close is often the primary indicator of success. The
The world of work is constantly evolving; the ‘traditional career path’ no longer exists. Organisations need to change their recruitment / talent acquisition strategy so as hire and attract candidates that can exist and thrive within this new world of work. Organisations need to attract staff that are entrepreneurial, quick-thinking and that are able to
