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What Great HR Leaders Do Differently? 

HR managers play a crucial role in shaping the culture and success of an organisation. They are responsible for overseeing the hiring, training, and development of employees, as well as managing conflicts and addressing sensitive issues. But not all HR managers are created equal. Great HR managers do certain things differently than average HR managers, and these differences contribute to their success. In this blog post, we’ll explore what sets great HR managers apart and how they drive success in their organisations. 

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Exploring the STEM Market Opportunities and Challenges

“Exploring the Opportunities and Challenges of the Booming STEM Market: Understanding the Current State, Impact on the Economy and Future Growth Potential”

The STEM market, encompassing fields such as science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, is experiencing rapid growth, presenting both opportunities and challenges for industry professionals and policymakers alike. In this blog post, we will explore the current state of the STEM market, its impact on the economy, and its future growth potential.

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Succeeding in STEM business: 7 Skills to Master

The field of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) is constantly growing and evolving. As technology advances and new discoveries are made, the need for professionals with strong STEM skills only increases. If you’re looking to succeed in the world of STEM business, it’s important to develop a set of key skills that will set you apart from the competition. In this post, we’ll explore the 7 skills that every STEM business professional should master.

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Recruitment and Selection Strategies for the Modern Workforce

The modern workforce is a constantly evolving entity, with new technologies and societal changes shaping the way we work and the skills that are in demand. As a result, the recruitment and selection of employees has become more complex and challenging for businesses. The purpose of this blog post is to discuss the modern workforce, the challenges in recruiting and selecting employees for it, and strategies for addressing those challenges.

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Why Succession Planning Is Important for Your Business

When you own a business, it’s inevitable to put thought into the timeline and future of the business. After all, operating a company is a big responsibility, and most business owners want to make sure that everything is taken care. Succession planning is a process that enables businesses to continue operating smoothly after their founders leave or if they are unable to fulfil their duties for some reason. With this kind of plan in place, the company can rest assured that there are people who are ready and able to take up the mantle of leadership.

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As HR Directors, we have a lot of responsibilities and are tasked with managing the employee life cycle. A critical role that HR Directors play is screening applicants. An effective screening process can save time and money for the company while also ensuring that only the most qualified candidates are hired. Make sure you put the right measures in place to make your applicant screening process as efficient and successful as possible!

How HR Directors Save Time and Money by Effectively Screening Applicants

It’s no secret that recruiting is a time-consuming process. From sifting through resumes and conducting interviews to background checks and negotiating salaries, HR directors have a lot on their plates. But there’s one step of the recruitment process that can save time and money: applicant screening.

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Leading People: The Key to Success in Business

Being a leader is a challenging and rewarding role. It can also be extremely stressful and demanding, particularly if you’re new to leading others or managing a team for the first time. Leading people in business is no easy feat, but it can have a significant impact on your success as an individual and your team as a whole. Whether you’re new to management or are looking to improve your leadership skills, developing your ability to lead individuals and teams successfully can have a positive effect on your company. Leading people in business isn’t something that comes naturally to everyone. However, with the right knowledge and approach, anyone can become an effective leader of people. Read on for more insight into how you can develop your leadership abilities as an individual and manager in order to improve performance across all areas of your company.

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Tips on Recruitment Strategies and How to Retain Employees

You will hear so many horror stories when it comes to retaining employees. And the scary thing is that they’re all true. The difficulty of retaining employees has risen significantly in the past few years. Nowadays, retention is an important and challenging HR task for every organization. This article explores recruitment and employee retention strategies, focusing on tips for reducing turnover, increasing employee satisfaction, and keeping employees from leaving your company. Read on to learn more about these topics.

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Boost Business Performance with Workplace Culture

Take the initiative, own your organisations distinct values. Shape its culture. Set the tone.

Because your workplace culture cannot be left to chance. You may have a great management team, supportive colleagues, and pleasant surroundings. Your whole working world could be just hunky-dory.

But that applecart is very easily upset. A change in personnel, increased work pressure, a strained relationship; and that’s it. Your free-from-strife world gone in a flash!

A great workplace culture keeps that applecart upright; on the ground, where it belongs

Why? Because it establishes boundaries not to cross, constraints and principals to abide by, and a sense of responsibility to maintain harmony.

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Mercury Hampton on our Spain Business Incentive in Palma Nova Bay having a shot together

Are business incentives important for a thriving company?

This week, we were off to Palma Nova, Majorca, Spain. As an incentive for hitting our financial milestone, we were treated to fun in the sun, delicious food, refreshing beverages and breath-taking views. We stayed at the Alua Palma Nova Bay, four-star resort over the weekend and to say it was beautiful, would be an understatement.

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