In 2024 there will be significant changes in the field of human resources. The latest trends present both new challenges and great opportunities to influence and shape companies' long-term HR strategies. Here we’ll take a look at six trends that could revolutionize HR management in the coming years.
School students and those starting their careers in particular can often find it difficult to write a CV. On the one hand, starting from scratch is always a challenge; on the other, people often struggle to find ideas for filling out their CV because they don’t have very much (or any) experience in the working world. And to get this experience, a convincing CV is key when applying for jobs – a CV can make or break an application.
Artificial intelligence has already become an established tool in many areas of everyday life. Now, it is starting to play a more significant role in the workplace, too. It has a wide variety of possible uses, particularly in the complex and lengthy process of recruitment. But what are these uses and are any Swiss companies taking advantage of them yet?
How is the Adecco Group preparing for the AI revolution and in which areas is AI already being used in recruitment? We spoke to Greg Shewmaker, Group SVP Global Operations.
WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY – TODAY & EVERY DAY!
As part of World Mental Health Month, the Adecco Group Switzerland is exploring many different ways in which you can take responsibility for your own mental health.
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the world in many ways and the working environment is no exception. Despite the many challenges and uncertainties we faced, especially at the start of the pandemic, a number of positive developments for workers have since become established. We have taken a closer look at which temporary measures were introduced by companies during the pandemic and are likely to become permanent.
Pandemic, skills shortages, recession and a new generation of employees – the world of work is changing. However, new generations, in particular, also create opportunities for companies, provided they are managed by professionals who can adapt to their needs.
The work-from-home revolution sparked by the pandemic has fundamentally changed the world of work, and it’s here to stay in many sectors. However, the freedom to dodge the daily commute and have more time in bed often comes at a cost, such as self-imposed longer hours or feeling pressure to be constantly available. But is this really the case?
Dissatisfied with your current job? Longing for new challenges? Then maybe it’s time to think about a career change. Read on to find out about your options and how to embark on a new career successfully.
An impressive cover letter and convincing CV are crucial for a successful application. But there is a great deal of debate about what this actually means – and whether a CV should only be one page, for example.
Your application went well, your in-person interview was a success and your potential new employer is keen to hire you. This should be a huge relief. But this is exactly where lots of candidates start to panic – because it’s time for salary negotiations.
Whether candidates decide for or against a company no longer depends solely on the right salary or a lot of vacation days. A Candidate Journey can help candidates and companies to better structure the application process and provide a good overview.
The pandemic has fundamentally changed the way people work. Although many companies believe the pandemic has made their workers more stressed, the employees say the opposite: their stress levels have not generally increased and they are now more conscious of having a healthy work-life balance.
For years, companies have been fighting a talent war to recruit and retain qualified staff. In recent years and months, this situation has been further exacerbated due to a shortage of skilled workers in Switzerland. It is no longer enough to simply wait for applications. The following talent attraction tips explain how to overcome precisely these obstacles.
Good corporate culture isn’t all about parties, table football in the office and free coffee. This article will shed some light on what it actually takes.
There is little that has stood the test of time as consistently as best practices when it comes to applying for a job. However, despite that fact, there have been a few developments over recent years that have made some age-old advice obsolete. To find out more about modern job application trends, keep on reading here.
Companies that do not view diversity as being important will be at a disadvantage in the future – although things are still moving slowly. Read on to learn why you should also be promoting diversity in your company and how this could benefit you.
People follow brands, so why don’t they follow you? Because you probably have not been consciously working on your personal brand, have never cultivated it and above all have never communicated it. But before you get started, you should think about what your brand stands for – and what you stand for. Let us show you what this could look like.
From the job search to the follow-up to the interview. We have compiled an overview of everything you need to consider for a successful application.
In this era of skills shortages, positions are increasingly remaining unfilled for extended periods of time. You might think that if operations are still continuing, there is no urgency and there could even be the potential to save some staffing costs, but you would be wrong – because an unfilled position creates more staffing costs than it saves.
Are you in the application process and have a video interview coming up? Or do you have an important video call with business partners on the agenda? With these 7 tips, nothing will stand in the way of your successful video call.
It is impossible to be able to do everything, let alone be able to do it well. The same goes for companies. Outsourcing has therefore become a thriving business without which our modern world would struggle to survive – or at least, many companies would cease to exist in their current form. If this is a fate you would like to avoid, you are in the right place.
Good employees are crucial to the long-term success of a company. In times of crisis, however, it may be necessary to reduce staff costs in order to survive. To show you how best to approach this and where you can make savings, we've put together a few tips for you.
The Swiss job market has never before been in such a state of upheaval. And this is clearly evident in the skills that experts currently believe are necessary to compete in the job market.
Finding good employees is difficult. Keeping good employees is even more difficult. What is the secret of recruiting motivated, satisfied and committed employees who have not already started thinking about their future job, but instead intend to remain at a company for the long term?
Only the industrial revolution changed the world of work in the same way as the pandemic of the last two years. We traded offices for our kitchens and living rooms, and most meetings have been virtual since then.
But what will trends for 2022 be? What do employees want and how do companies respond to the developments?