Recruitment
Sophie Heaviside

Naked Recruitment

Sophie Heaviside argues that recruiting is a bit like dating. And with modern dating you usually make a judgement fairly quickly based on looks (by swiping left or right). Imagine if you recruited based on appearance alone? Sophie takes a light hearted look at what you’d be missing.

more…
punchadmin

The Management Gap – HR to the rescue

In the second instalment from our undercover HR diarist we tackle the thorny issue between HR and hiring management. Will ever the twain meet?

more…
Sophie Heaviside

Winning the waiting game

Good HR professionals know that candidates are human beings who need to be kept informed and treated like humans rather than a number or a commodity. Sophie Heaviside argues this creates a great impression of the employer too.

more…
punchadmin

Follow the process… but trust your gut.

In the first of our regular HR secret diaries our diarist ponders on what to do when a seemingly enthusiastic new recruit doesn’t turn up on their first day. Forgivable?

more…