Archive for July, 2010

Battle for mid-level staff

During the downturn organisations developed their good staff while graduate recruitment fell, which today has led to the danger of a top-heavy management structure, and ahead it will lead to a severe shortage of candidates with mid-level experience.

July 29, 2010   Posted in: Workforce Planning  No Comments

Counter offers are on the rise – Recruiting experts Hays has this advice…

With the employment market continuing to improve across many sectors, it would seem more employers are willing to counter offer in efforts to retain their staff. Unfortunately this is rarely a successful retention strategy.

July 22, 2010   Posted in: Talent Management, Workforce Planning  No Comments

Where are the jobs? The Hays Quarterly Market Update…

Abigail Tannis, Manager of Hays Human Resources in Hong Kong, has this update:
Since the Chinese New Year, economic conditions have continued to improve and there is a renewed enthusiasm to recruit across many industries. This fresh optimism is shared by many and has led to increased competition for talent.
Rising vacancy activity naturally leads to a [...]

July 9, 2010   Posted in: Career planning, Recruitment, Workforce Planning  No Comments


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