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Nov 11, 2022
Recruiting for the Best Talent: Harnessing the Power of "Quitfluencers”
A new global survey by LHH and The Adecco Group reveals that interest in job-jumping remains high and that seeing others quit is creating a “quitting contagion” which is tempting co-workers to take the same path to career advancement.
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Jul 18, 2023
Why temping baffles boomers and benefits Gen Z
At just 24, a Gen Z’s CV may already be running to two pages - perhaps even three. A generation ago, listing a plethora of short-term jobs would have been a red flag - an indicator of no sticking power. But for young employees in 2023 this temporary mindset might actually be a much smarter strategy.
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Dec 14, 2023
AI and the disrupted career: how will AI affect career progression?
It has always been crucial for workers to have meaningful conversations with employers about their future – but never more so than in the age of the AI revolution. Is this new tech a spanner in the works or a golden opportunity to enhance career conversations?
May 24, 2022
Are You Ready? Switching Off Autopilot & Gearing Up for Change
The Future of Work is here, but are you ready? New research from LHH uncovers the state of readiness in today’s workforce. Dr. Mary Clare Race, Chief Innovation and Product Officer at LHH, introduces the Readiness Index — a game-changing study of the conscious and subconscious drivers behind preparing for a changing career.
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Dec 15, 2022
Let’s Talk: Make Career Conversations a Pillar of Your Talent Management Strategy
Recognising the value of career progression conversations is one thing; making it a pillar of your talent management strategy is certainly another. It can be done with a patient strategy to equip frontline managers with the tools and mindsets to start the conversation, and a focused process to translate the outcomes of those conversations into talent management.
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Dec 07, 2023
Recruitment vs. Outplacement: What is the Difference?
We consider how best you can support your employees who are being made redundant
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Dec 07, 2023
6 Reasons Why Leadership Has Become More Demanding
We look at the reasons why, even during economic uncertainty, more organisations are investing in leadership development
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Dec 07, 2023
Utilising your network when job hunting
Create, build and utilise your personal and professional network to support your job hunting activities
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Oct 12, 2023
Why You Should Decline a Counter offer from Your Current Employer
You should never accept a counteroffer from your current employer after submitting your notice. Accepting an offer to stay with your current company will leave you feeling dissatisfied, unfulfilled, and stressed out. Bet on yourself by staying true to your decision to leave and explore new opportunities.
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Nov 21, 2023
Insider tips to ace phone and video job interviews
Phone and video interviews became increasingly popular among recruiters to screen candidates during the pandemic. Now post pandemic, they are still in full force. If you're preparing for a job interview on the phone or via video conference, here are some powerful tips that will help you stand out as a top candidate.
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May 18, 2023
Talent Assessment: Three Ways to Reimagine Your Talent Development Budget
Talent assessments provide detailed insight into your workforce that can help you identify where to make the most impactful investments and where you can save on training and development efforts.
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Oct 13, 2022
Serena Williams
Serena Williams’ story and business interests are proof that all athletes need to plan for life after sports. This proves true for those who have and those who do not have access to the financial resources that Serena has amassed. And that’s what makes Serena’s story so poignant for other athletes: she was not only a role model while competing, but is also a symbol for how important planning life is after competition.
Speaking on this crucial moment of her career, Williams said that she was not retiring, but “evolving” into a new stage in her life. And that while she will “miss that version of the girl who played tennis,” she is ready for a different life.
Speaking on this crucial moment of her career, Williams said that she was not retiring, but “evolving” into a new stage in her life. And that while she will “miss that version of the girl who played tennis,” she is ready for a different life.