Talent Acquisition for the 21st Century

whitePaper | January 10, 2020

Technology is becoming more cognitive, more reactive and most importantly, more human. As tech evolves to meet our every need, we need it to learn and grow on its own; to work with us to create a more effective outcome. So, how exactly is technology changing? And how is it helping us in the workplace? Some specific types of technology have come to help, or even replace, traditional human roles. Virtual or AI assistants (Artificial Intelligence Assistants), for example, can aid us in our everyday working lives, and are often taking on a more human presence by cracking jokes or reacting in a more colloquial way.

whitePaper | July 24, 2023

The shift to online shopping continues, with customers indicating a preference for online even as physical stores reopen. While ecommerce growth slowed in 2022 (it was 7.7%), U.S. ecommerce sales reached $1.03 trillion (meaning they passed $1 trillion for the first time ever). Brick-and-mortar stores are struggling, and staffing and supply chain issues don’t improve the situation.

whitePaper | December 24, 2021

Employees reported high engagement scores in the initial depths of the pandemic. Since then, burnout, realisations about work-life balance and the meaning of roles, and fear of "the old way" are leading people out of the workforce. A two-hour commute? Every day? Sneaking away to doctor's appointments and continuing to work even if you feel unwell? Employees are saying, "No more." Outdated policies have them considering quitting in a way that has never been seen before.

whitePaper | July 13, 2022

Employee engagement, job satisfaction and well-being is more important than ever. Yet nearly 70% of HR leaders still struggle with their employee experience efforts. Driven by the pandemic, workforce trends such as The Great Resignation put tremendous pressure on organisations to retain workers. The upside of this trend is that employees are demanding better working conditions and engagement from their management teams. Employers are starting to listen and take action. That action may come in the form of finding new ways to engage employees, such as providing the coaching, feedback and growth opportunities they need to be successful. A higher level of attention to employees’ needs is particularly important in a remote or hybrid work environment.

whitePaper | September 10, 2022

We are currently at an interesting point in history, one where five generations of employees are working side by side. With people living and working longer, companies are being challenged to manage the different needs and expectations of this complex and diverse employee mix. A workforce made up of everyone from recent college graduates to experienced employees working past the typical retirement age presents a unique challenge for managers who understand how work styles and perspectives can vary by generation. Savvy organizations will look for human capital management solutions that allow them to manage the strengths, weaknesses, needs, and personalities of all employees, no matter which generation they are a part of, to elicit the best performance and results.

whitePaper | November 10, 2022

The concept of a workplace is considerably different than it was in early 2020. Over the past two years, many work environments have changed from cubicles, offices, and boardrooms to home offices, kitchen tables, and repurposed guest bedrooms. While workspaces for many have changed and adapted since 2020, the one constant across all teams has been the need to continue collaborating, communicating, and working together toward common goals.