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, […]
Critical Job Interview Questions for Candidates
It’s natural for candidates to enter the job interview eager to say and do the right thing, in order to get the job. But candidates also need to know that the job is the right fit for them. Here are the critical questions for candidates to ask during an interview. […]
Critical Job Interview Questions for Employers
The job interview is a crucial stage in the hiring process, where both the employer and the candidate can learn about whether the role is a good fit for them. Unfortunately, many employers use this time to focus on the wrong things, and miss some crucial information. Here’s what you […]
What Do Your Job Listings Reveal About Your Company? Part 3: Red Flag Words & Catfishing
When employers write job listings, they often forget to read them from the perspective of a potential candidate. Highly skilled applicants review job listings closely, reading “between the lines” to interpret the language. Here are some red flag terms to look out for. Don’t Catfish Your Candidates As many as […]
