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Why you need to review unconscious bias in your hiring practices
Your mission: To find the very best candidate for the job. You understand the skills, education, expertise and experience required. In fact, you know exactly the type of person who would make a great fit for the position. Or do you? If what we know about unconscious bias tells us anything, you don’t. In recruiting,
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The importance of creating a personal brand
By Olivia O’Neill, Director at the Godfrey Group – In today’s highly competitive job market, the age-old adage of who you know rather than what you know, still remains somewhat relevant. The professional and personal relationships we foster and the benefits they yield, through direct or indirect connections to a potential employer, play
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The importance of supporting professional development in your workforce
By Olivia O’Neill, Director at the Godfrey Group – If you want to maintain the most vibrant, engaged and enthusiastic workforce, refusing to acknowledge the power of professional development could be tantamount to burying your head in the sand. Short-sighted business leaders often see professional development as a waste of resources. After all,
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Probation – how to get it right as an employer
By Olivia O’Neill, Director at the Godfrey Group – As an employer, what you need to know about using probation When a new employee starts work for you, it’s important for both parties to gauge the new relationship and whether your “new start” is suitable for the role. This period of time –
