Improving Workplace Culture in Manufacturing
In the midst of a challenging shortage of talent, manufacturers should be trying to make their workplaces as appealing as possible to potential candidates. Improving internal culture is the first step. It’s no secret that employers of all shapes and sizes are struggling to attract the right kind of talent. Manufacturers in particular are experiencing […]
AI Driven Recruiting: Is AI in Recruitment Effective or Not?
What place do AI tools have in the search for top talent at a global level? Should we believe the hype? We examine the ins and outs of AI in the recruitment process. A university professor once accused me of being a Luddite as we debated the necessity of artificial intelligence technologies in the modern-day […]
Millennials in Manufacturing
Millennials are now the largest demographic of the global population, but why are so few interested in manufacturing careers, and what can be done to change their minds? The sector’s stability depends on it. Worrying statistics for the manufacturing workforce In the U.S., the public perception of manufacturing is generally good; it was ranked […]
Semiconductor Industry: Closing the Gap
The upcoming CS International Conference will serve as a stark reminder that the industry’s continued success is bad news for existing and future vacancies. Enjoying growth The developments in the Internet of Things (IOT), artificial intelligence (AI), mobile technology and automation have caused a boom in the semiconductor industry. While the global industry’s predicted growth from $463.5 […]
3 Reasons Why You Need an Executive Search Partner
We’ve complied a list of the top three reasons your business can’t afford to look past the benefits that an executive search partner could bring to your organisation. If you’re not using one, you’re missing out! 1. Accountability Every hiring manager’s worst nightmare is sifting through seemingly-endless piles of barely-suitable CVs in search of the […]
Niche sectors need to get smarter about hiring
When you’re a big fish in a small pond, it’s easy to become complacent about candidate attraction. Niche industries have to up their game before competition for candidates leaves them struggling. The job market is changing for every sector A prime example of the current complacency of a niche sector with regards to candidate attraction […]
Innovation and Discrimination: We Need to Talk About CES
Is sexism and gender bias standing in the way of progress? The controversy surrounding the recent CES tech fair suggests so. It’s 2019 and there aren’t all that many taboos left in the world. We can speak openly about our finances, unconventional families, weight, racial issues, death, and myriad other topics that would once have […]
What’s in store for talent in 2019
A new year brings new challenges. Find out what’s ahead for talent teams across the globe. The latest whitepaper report from the SD team outlines the major talent trends 2019 will bring. From political upheaval to the talent shortage, we summarise the main points you and your hiring team need to know for the year […]
Getting Serious about Candidate Experience
Everyone in talent acquisition knows that candidate experience should be a priority, but candidates aren’t feeling the love. With only half of candidates receiving feedback ‘sometimes’ and fewer than a third of candidates being satisfied with their recruiting process, it’s clear that something has to change. At Solutions Driven, giving candidates a high-quality experience that […]
10 things I’ve learned from 10 years in recruitment
Whenever a new start joins my company, one of the ways they’re introduced to our culture is through a group induction session. During this session, I tell the group of fresh-faced employees exactly how I got to be where I am today. It’s an unexpected story, but one that I hope helps each of our […]