In many ways, recruitment and employment trends for the coming year are consistent with changes since 2020. But the year ahead promises some important changes for HR and recruitment professionals. Here are the recruitment trends to watch in 2022. Recruitment Basics Remain the Same In many ways, 2022 promises more […]
Looking Ahead: A New Year Message from Grapefrute
The phrase “new normal” has been used all-too-often over the past two years, and yet it remains a reality with newer and deeper consequences every day. While people and industries suffer from Covid-fatigue and are desperate to return to the plans, goals, and intentions they had in 2019, in the […]
Buyer’s Remorse: When a New Hire Doesn’t Measure Up
New hires often complain that the job isn’t what it seemed to be in the advert. But what about when the opposite is true? What about when an employee doesn’t have the skills they claimed? It happens surprisingly often that a new hire doesn’t fit in as well as expected. […]
Best Practices in Remote Onboarding of New Hires
Working remotely was already a rising trend in 2019, and in 2021 demand for workers has risen and workers’ expectations have changed. Remote work and thus remote onboarding are the reality now for many industries. Here are some tips for the successful remote onboarding of new employees. Challenges in Employee […]
How to Recruit Top Talent in a Labor Shortage
Europe is facing severe labor shortages, especially in certain critical sectors. What are the factors that are causing the labor shortage, and how can companies compete for the top talent? Let’s take a look. Factors Causing Europe’s Labor Shortage Post-COVID Europe has seen most unemployment figures return to 2018 levels, […]
Common Mistakes in Recruiting: Agency Recruiters chasing the Fast Sale
Many professionals, whether or not they are currently job seeking, have a lot of complaints about recruiters. Unfortunately, many recruitment agencies make the mistake of trying to close deals quickly, which can reflect badly on the whole profession. Why do some people dislike Recruiters? Social media and job hunting websites […]
Recruiting for Success: Cultural Fit
Company culture is incredibly important, and also a delicate balance. How do you know when your candidate is a good fit not just for the role, but also for your culture? Let’s take a closer look. Importance of Cultural Fit Culture goes beyond your mission, vision, and values, although those […]
Build Employee Loyalty by Treating Candidates Like Royalty in the Hiring Journey
Employee loyalty starts before a candidate even begins the recruitment process. Here’s how to win them over from the very beginning. In order to have a great company, you need to have great people. And building a team of great people starts at the very beginning of the hiring journey, […]
Recruiting for Capex & Engineering: Do You Have The Team to Grow With?
Eventually, every business reaches the limits of how much they can grow with the facilities they have. Site expansion, improvement, and capacity building is a specialized skill set that requires the right kind of CAPEX & engineering professionals. Staffing Needs for Capex & Engineering Projects Whether you are working on […]
The Hidden Costs of a Bad Hire
Hiring the wrong person has more impact than you might think, and can have huge impacts on morale, productivity, and profits. Let’s look at some of the hidden effects of making the wrong hire. What is a Bad Hire? While many employees may develop performance challenges or interpersonal conflicts over […]
