There is a fine balance as to whether a worker is properly an employee or independent contractor, and there are serious implications if you get it wrong, writes Gordon Williams As part of an organisation’s overall recruitment strategy, it may consider the benefits of engaging workers as independent contractors instead […]
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How HR can plug the talent-strategy gap
Recruitment functions need to broaden their value proposition and provide better data around talent to help executives shape strategy and meet business needs, according to a recent research report. Conducted by CEB, it found that while two thirds of CEOs report a greater need for talent insight to help inform […]
How HR can drive talent strategy through branding
The hiring process is a powerful marketing tool and has the potential to influence candidates and future customers alike, however, most employers are burying their heads in the sand when it comes to measuring candidate experience, according to member-based advisory company CEB. Recent CEB research found that nearly three quarters […]
What are the top 5 talent trends of 2014 companies?
Companies will increasingly adopt a more strategic approach to workforce planning in 2014, as employers seek to build genuine competitive advantage through effective talent management initiatives, according to Futurestep. Forward-thinking companies are already realising that hiring for today’s skills means workforces could become quickly outdated, and Futurestep said 2014 will […]