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Leaky Female Pipeline
5/02/20

What employers can do to fix the leaky female pipeline

The ‘leaky female pipeline’ refers to the continuing loss of female talent, especially those in middle management, within organisations. In fact, research from PwC UK revealed that despite men and women in first world countries being hired at an equal rate (1:1), women are lost from the pipeline through voluntary termination at a rate two…

Leaky Female Pipeline
15/01/20

How to stand out in the digital job market as an employer

Searching for top talent in a digitally driven job market is no small challenge and gaining exposure to the right candidates is even more difficult. It takes a comprehensive recruiting strategy that cracks the code of online hiring to find the relevant talent that aligns with company goals. If used correctly, technology makes a major…

Leaky Female Pipeline
26/09/19

How to retain talent in your company

Every company wants to hold on to their best employees, but when your top employees start leaving one after another, you know you have a problem on your hands. However, ignoring the reasons and underlying issues which cause your best employees to quit might cost your company greatly. As a company, you spend time and…

Leaky Female Pipeline
11/09/19

You get what you pay for…

Blog post by Jacqui Barratt, APAC CEO As an owner, CEO and a recruiter for the past 25 years, I understand salaries and I get the commercial realities of business on what the budget can deliver. I am not an advocate for getting into bidding wars and driving salaries above market; however, it’s about being…

Leaky Female Pipeline
11/09/19

Should you let your employees work from home?

At Salt, we have noticed a significant shift and demand in job seekers wanting the option of flexible working when looking for a new role, and it can sometimes make the difference between them accepting or rejecting a job offer. In fact, 14.1 million of the UK population want flexible working, but don’t currently have…

Leaky Female Pipeline
6/09/19

Why slow hiring can hurt your business

When you advertise a vacancy in your team, a slick hiring process should be your top priority. Not many realise that hiring speed often influence hiring results. Think about it. Would you hire someone who takes a long time to respond to your email? No, you wouldn’t. The same goes with candidates. With it being…

Leaky Female Pipeline
22/08/19

Why employer branding is vital to engaging top talent

Have you been trying for months to attract top talent to grow your company, yet struggle to find the right people? The problem might not actually be a talent gap but your employer branding. Your employer brand is how your company is perceived by future and current employees. Creating a positive and appealing employer brand…

Leaky Female Pipeline
14/08/19

How to attract talent when you don’t have a beer tap

“Without a beer tap in the office, beanbags, yoga mats in your breakout area, and a rooftop terrace you will never hire great digital talent…” That is exactly what a Talent Attraction Specialist said at a London networking event recently… and you’ve probably noticed many job descriptions and articles also list these benefits to entice…

Leaky Female Pipeline
25/07/19

What makes a great leader?

Great leadership is crucial to the success of any business. It’s the differentiating factor between all businesses. Employees today are looking for flexibility and meaning in their work. They want to be engaged, given opportunities and have a voice. Leaders who listen, ask questions, try to understand their employees’ perspectives, and empower their employees are…

Leaky Female Pipeline
3/06/19

IR35 reform in the private sector

The UK recruitment industry has recently been exposed to dramatic changes in the regulatory landscape which has led to staffing businesses needing to modernise their processes. [1] In response to widespread non-compliance, the Government announced that the reform of the off-payroll working rules introduced for engagements in the public sector was to be extended to…

Leaky Female Pipeline
7/03/19

What really keeps Tech Talent around

Sleeping pods and unlimited leave – gimmicky or genius? Recruiters weigh in on what matters to star tech employees. Companies are pulling out all stops in the chase for tech talent. This goes beyond hiring the best talent, but figuring out how to make them stay. Employees in the biggest companies in tech spend on average…

Leaky Female Pipeline
20/02/19

Six reasons you should be considering contingent talent!

Blog post by Claire Baker, Practice Lead, Auckland In the ever-changing demanding business environment, could talent on demand (“contingent”) be the magic bullet? We all know there is no single solution, however the “contingent” workforce is proven time and again to be the practical solution for business. The global trend in using this workforce is…

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