The inexorable rise of crypto-currencies has highlighted the growing importance of digital assets for the financial sector industry. Nevertheless, to prepare for this new offering, firms in the sector will have to train, retrain and reshape their talent base.
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I’m fascinated with the idea of accomplishing more while being less stressed. I believe it is possible to be really good—remarkable, in fact—but not unless we think a bit differently and find some new ways of dealing with work and life.
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Continue reading Podcast 10: Top hiring trends to watch if you want to stand out in the job market
The challenge of dating is that you can’t know for certain whether your current date is going to be the best suitor you’ll ever find. Settle down too quickly, and you might never meet Mr or Mrs Perfect, get too picky and you may end up rejecting someone who is highly suitable for you. Replace the word “suitor” with “the perfect job candidate”, and you will see that there are in fact many parallels between trying to find love and trying to find the best talent for your organisation, albeit with very different judging criteria.
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I may be a little biased, but any successful person, whether they work in recruitment or not, will tell you that having a good, long term relationship with a recruiter can enhance your career success. Your recruiter is the person who can support you with your job search; identifying suitable roles, approaching companies on your behalf, and providing you with expert advice when you need it.
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Over the last three decades, I have worked with a wide range of organisations and encountered many people who feel isolated at work. At their best, workplaces should be a source of positive social relationships and support, but unfortunately this is not always the case, which can lead to isolation of employees.
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There’s no doubt that robotic process automation can help CIOs address the needs of the workforce and any digitalisation projects on the roadmap. But there’s also no getting away from the fact that it’s a difficult balancing act, with far-reaching benefits, and indeed consequences for your staff.
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