Author: TJ Pestano

 

How to Solve These HR Issues in the Modern Recruitment Industry

How to Solve These HR Issues in the Modern Recruitment Industry

The functions of the human resources department—and the way they do their job—have greatly evolved over the past few decades. The early days of the workplace may have seen HR professionals focus on recruitment, hiring, and payroll; but today, they also have a hand in employee retention, advocating for their holistic well-being, and keeping the […]

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10 Phrases Recruiters Should Avoid in a Job Interview

10 Phrases Recruiters Should Avoid in a Job Interview

There are things applicants should and shouldn’t say during a job interview to make a good impression. The same goes for recruiters, who are often the candidate’s first encounter with the company and its representatives.  The job market is competitive, and applicants are choosing companies and jobs as much as they are being chosen for […]

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8 Qualities of an Outstanding Filipino Manager

8 Qualities of an Outstanding Filipino Manager

The demands of the present world have caused significant changes in different business industries. Now that employees and employers are more particular with how work is done, business processes have evolved and even traditional office setups are starting to fade away. Most companies aren’t restricting themselves to the 9-5 schedule, and most importantly, the image […]

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Beyond the Resume: 5 Things to Look for in an IT Applicant

Beyond the Resume: 5 Things to Look for in an IT Applicant

When hiring for any position, your recruitment firm is likely to look at the applicant’s resume first before allowing the applicant to enter the screening process. Although this is a standard HR practice, you can’t be quickly impressed and assess the applicant based on the resume alone. This applies especially for tech positions that require […]

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Here’s How the Filipino Gen Z Are Changing the Workplace

Here’s How the Filipino Gen Z Are Changing the Workplace

The thunder of the Millennials is gradually passing. Now, the recruitment industry is gearing up for a new wave of job seekers and employees that are ready to make their mark in the workforce—the Generation Z. The so-called post-millennial generation is the youngest market today. Pew Research Center identifies this generation as those born from […]

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7 Tips to Create a Mentorship Program to Empower Gen Z Employees

7 Tips to Create a Mentorship Program to Empower Gen Z Employees

It seemed just yesterday when the talk was all about how millennials behave at work and how businesses can adapt to this generational shift. But now, the post-millennial generation is starting to take over the workforce.  Generation Zers have their own character to bring to the table, which means you need to refine your approach […]

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Recruitment or Talent Acquisition: How to Hire Better Candidates

Recruitment or Talent Acquisition: How to Hire Better Candidates

It’s quite common to hear people use the terms “recruitment” and “talent acquisition” interchangeably. They are two different types of hiring techniques, with one being more focused on the short-term and the other for the long-term. As an HR professional, you should be deeply familiar with the differences between the two and decide which hiring […]

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6 HR Policies for Your Employees to Work Smart

6 HR Policies for Your Employees to Work Smart

Company policies have been known to help in creating structure, systems, and balance in a corporation. However, that’s not the only reason why it exists. These guidelines can also affect and improve the productivity levels of your employees. That’s right—productivity is involved! It’s not uncommon for you to hear news about office burnouts, work stress, […]

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4 Effective Ways to Implement Recruitment Marketing in Your Company

4 Effective Ways to Implement Recruitment Marketing in Your Company

Job seekers of today are much like customers. How recruiters treat candidates is a reflection of their customer relationship experience and brand reputation. Also, they now compete with other companies in hiring the best candidate for the position. Therefore, recruitment has evolved to adopt key concepts and practices from marketing.  Recruitment marketing is the process […]

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