Du har bestämt dig för att ta in extern hjälp för att tillsätta den tekniska tjänsten du rekryterar till. Nu vill du göra ett bra val när du väljer rekryteringspartner. Vad bör du då tänka på när du väljer ett rekryteringsföretag inom IT? Här är sju avgörande faktorer. Välj ett företag som är specialiserat på teknikrekrytering Om du rekryterar till en teknisk tjänst bör du vända dig till företag som specialiserar sig på just teknikrekrytering. Dessa företag har expertrekryterare som redan byggt upp ett starkt nätverk av toppkandidater, vilket innebär att de inte behöver börja från noll när de får…
Author: Gabriela Quintela
Fertility rates have been decreasing around the world for decades, especially in economically developed countries, to the point that two-thirds of the world is now below the replacement rate — i.e., the average number of children per woman necessary to keep a population size stable across generations without depending on immigration. This number is typically set at 2.1 births per woman in developed countries. Fertility is influenced by both biological fecundity (which can be pretty hard to measure) and socioeconomic factors. Among the latter, shifting societal norms, labor precarization, and the rising costs of parenthood and childcare are often cited as reasons for the decline in fertility rates. Other factors play…
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Swedish work culture is known for its consensus-based decision-making and diplomatic management style. This work culture certainly has many advantages, preventing useless conflicts. But taken too far, when diplomacy becomes conflict avoidance at any cost, it can stall the kind of friction that actually drives new ideas and solves problems. Swedish ethnologist Åke Daun (1936–2017) included “conflict avoidance” among the core traits of Swedishness. In his famous book “Swedish Mentality,” he wrote that, when faced with a conversation topic that sparks strong opinions, “Swedes will typically try to change the subject of conversation, come up with an evasive answer or even relinquish their own view on the matter, in order…
In episode 31 of “Diary of a CHRO,” João Ricardo interviews Niels Jansen, Head of HR at LG Benelux. An introvert himself, Jansen believes that introverted leaders are often underestimated, despite the powerful qualities they bring to leadership. For instance, he highlights that listening is often more important than speaking. Introverts lead differently, and that difference can be a major advantage. Jansen stresses: “I’m not saying the introverted leader is better than the extroverted one. Just different.” He considers that introverted leaders may have more difficulty in building relationships and bonding with the team, but that skill can be developed. “I still think with some right amount…
Our subscribers are always creative with their out-of-office messages, and the ones on parental leave are no exception. After years of reading humorous, witty out-of-office messages from both moms and dads on parental leave, we’ve compiled a list of the best ones here. If you are about to go on parental leave and need some inspiration for your own out-of-office message, this list should help. When writing your reply, just make sure to add your expected return date and contact information for your replacement or other relevant points of contact. (We’ve suppressed this info from the messages below due to privacy reasons.) 1. Unpredictable working hours Hi there, Thanks for…
In episode 30 of “Diary of a CHRO,” João Ricardo interviews Luís Sottomayor, the Founder and CEO of Talent Portugal, a talent attraction and employer branding platform connecting candidates, companies, and universities. In this interview, Sottomayor discusses the four key elements that contribute to a strong employer brand (a strong EVP, consistency, internal engagement, and data); how talent attraction has changed for employers with the advent of remote and hybrid work; and the key metrics for measuring the success of an organization’s employer branding strategy. He also addresses the mistakes companies make when trying to build their employer brand. For him, a huge…
The AI strategist warns that the greater productivity AI brings should not be taken as an invitation to cut engineering teams prematurely. The companies getting the best results aren’t replacing their top engineers.
For Laura Dowell, the fields of AI engineering and beauty pageantry have turned out to be surprisingly connected.
We break down what recruiters are handing off to AI, what they’re keeping for themselves, and the reasoning behind their choices. Plus: the growing problem of AI screening AI-generated applications, and how to deal with it.
