Global Technology M&A Deals Hit New Record
2013 was a massive year for technology, with innovations such as the cloud and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) gathering steam at an irrepressible pace. It is perhaps not surprising, then, that the market for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the global technology sector reached new heights last year, according to Ernst & Young (EY). The professional services […]
Are Leaders Born Or Made?
It’s a question often discussed about in leadership development circles – are leaders born or made? Even after decades of research, there seems to be no consensus on whether those who reach the top have been pre-configured to do so, or whether it’s down to extensive learning, training and development. Some might suggest that it’s […]
Is Attitude More Important than Skills?
Recruiters have long focused on the tangible skills an employee can bring to an organisation. Personality and other character traits are often overlooked in favour of whether a candidate can bring the technical skills the employer needs. However, there may be a shift in focus this year, as employers are looking at the learning mentality […]
The Top Qualities To Seek In Graduates
When your organisation needs an injection of fresh talent, hiring a graduate could prove to be a smart move. The rise of specific graduate talent assessment programs, for example, is testament to the increasing focus businesses are placing on hiring those just leaving university. If done right, the recruitment and selection of graduates can bring […]
Employees Are “back In Charge” – How Will Your Company Respond?
Recruitment is a game that obviously requires active participation from two parties. Just like many interactions, the balance of power is not always equal. It can be easy to assume that the recruiter may hold the bulk of the power in this relationship, but is that always the case? A new survey suggests otherwise. Following […]
Could “Personal Intelligence” Be the Future for Workplace Success?
The concept of emotional intelligence continues to gain further ground in the management sphere, as many begin to recognise the value of employees with this trait. And while it looks set to hold high regard in the workplace for years to come, a similar new theory – that of “personal intelligence” – may yet add […]
Study Shows Narcissism Could Actually Help Leaders
Just how much confidence is too much for a business leader? After years of research attempts failed to discover an answer to this question, academics from the University of Illinois set out to try and tackle the problem themselves. While a high level of self-confidence has always been essential to leadership success, is there a […]
What Is The Potential Cost Of A Bad Hire?
In a business world where every last cent counts, hiring the wrong candidate can prove to be more than a costly mistake. There are few things more disheartening to a business owner than finding out that an employee they’ve invested so much time and money in turns out to be a failure. With the need […]
Tackling The Generation Gap In Team Building
Successful team building relies on getting your entire organisation to work together in harmony towards a common goal. However, those who lead businesses today – many of which are made up of workers from a wide span of generations and age groups – know all too well that this is often easier said than done. […]
Candidates With Mbas – Are They Really Worth It?
Hiring graduates can be hit-and-miss for many businesses, as they often don’t have the work experience to back up their education. That’s why many employers tend to look for candidates with the coveted MBA in their graduate recruitment and selection, but is this degree all that it is hyped up to be? It certainly seems […]
