We very often read on ways to gauge whether prospective candidates are being honest with us. Employers may be reluctant to tell candidates the entire truth about the job. This is particularly true in today’s constant struggle to attract, select and recruit people.
When we think of ‘job evaluation’, a bureaucratic system, combined with complex job descriptions, a point system and factors come to mind.
It has become the norm to visit and search the internet when we want to find out about someone. Generally, Facebook is the first place one would visit, closely followed by LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram.
Recruiting is a topic of particular interest today. Let us put this in a bigger picture: Malta has an unemployment rate of four per cent, leading to a tight labour market, and the nature of work is changing.
We’ve all read, heard and, hopefully, taken on board, the concept that training our employees is a crucial aspect of employee engagement, gaining a competitive edge; and business success and continuity.
On an annual basis, in June, many businesses in the UK participate in a nation-wide event ‘Bring your dog to work day’. The main scope behind this event is to raise money for animal-welfare charities, dogs in particular.
Our understanding of community management has been restricted to managing our relations with our customers on our social media platforms.
The shortage of accountants in Malta is no secret. Over the past years, the country had to recruit over one hundred foreign accountants in order to meet the market demand.
Everyone looks forward and expects a pay rise throughout the year. That simple increase to an employee’s salary is the result of a delicate process called a pay review.
Another way of attracting new employees and retaining your top, experienced talent is by providing an attractive employee benefit package.
