Nikky van Bommel is the Marketing Director for Big 5 Assessments and has worked in the Psychometric Testing industry for over 10 years. Nikky is responsible for all marketing and social media for the organisation.
Every hiring manager has a view as to why they think employees leave an organisation. But all too often the evidence throws up surprisingly different reasons. We take a look at some of the most common myths and consider why…
Employee turnover tends to be a pressing concern for most businesses, especially in markets where competition for the best talent is fierce and the costs for recruitment are high. A high employee turnover rate affects organisational morale, productivity and continuity.…
Employee engagement has become a major focus in recruitment strategies. So how can you determine a candidate’s engagement level? Recent research undertaken by HR Zone has shown that despite growing recognition as to the importance of engagement, much work is…
Quality of hire is no longer just a buzz word, it’s a vital piece of the recruitment puzzle that all recruiters are striving to deliver. In a fast moving digital world, the pressure is on recruiters more than ever to…
One of the biggest challenges a business can face is ensuring its longevity. The answer lies in who you hire and how; new research shows that CV-focused hiring can be deadly. For success, recruiters need to look beyond a person’s…
How do businesses go about successfully identifying future leadership potential? So called ‘high potential individuals’ (HiPo’s) are integral to developing any business. Ensuring quality of hire is therefore crucial. While some factors in identifying a HiPo may be obvious, for…
No, we are not talking about another fad diet, but whether candidate reports showing high levels of GI (good impressions) are bad news? Scoring high on GI is not in itself an issue, it just says that the candidate has exaggerated their…
In some ways, it has never been easier to access a wider group of potential candidates for each role. But with so many to choose from it can be difficult to identify the best fit. An applicant can look good…
Screening and sifting software can save time and money and dramatically improve the likelihood of a business employing the right candidates. As candidates are constantly reminded, landing a great job is a numbers game. They are told that their success…
Peter Drucker, the legendary academic and business consultant, once said “Management is doing things right; leadership is doing the right things.” He had spent most of his professional life studying management and leadership and came to view the availability of…
