
As we wrap a hugely eventful first month of 2024, there’s a palpable sense of momentum in talent acquisition and employer branding. With cautious optimism following recent volatility, opportunities feel ripe for progress after a stagnant close to 2023. This month’s newsletter spotlights several talent topics – from embracing neurodiversity in hiring practices to strategising…

Here at GMZTalent, we have an exciting product launch in the works targeted towards the evolving needs of Chief People Officers, Chief HR Officers, Chief Experience Officers and their wider people teams. Over the years conducting rigorous talent audits and transformations for UK companies, we found a consistent gap in people analytics capabilities to cut…

Merry Christmas from GMZTalent! What fantastic first three months supporting our new customers on transformative talent acquisition and employer branding projects as we head into 2024. We’re thrilled to continue partnering with these organisations next year, using our expertise to empower, transform and elevate their talent acquisition and build inspiring brands that attract top candidates.…

Last week’s British Recruitment Awards, by New Possible, in London provided an illuminating look into the future of recruitment, where I had the honor of presenting the award for In-House Leader of the Year. The panel discussions delved into the profound impact of AI on future jobs, with a consensus that AI will act as…

The Great Resignation has redefined the talent landscape, and employers are searching for the magic formula to attract and retain their best assets: their people. Many have adopted what appears to be a simple approach – ask employees what they want and try to provide it. Yet this strategy, while seemingly straightforward, has pitfalls. The…

So, as we thunder towards the end of 2023 and into 2024, in this week’s #MondayMusing, we look back at the talent acquisition trend predictions for 2023 that were shared by Radiancy at the beginning of this year – link. Let’s examine how well these predictions have held up: Talent Acquisition – Recruitment Priority: The…

Today’s #WednesdayWisdom delves into the art of measuring the impact of your Employer Brand and Employee Value Proposition (EVP). 📈 In a world awash with data, we often hear that “what gets measured gets managed.” 📊 But when it comes to the unique identity your organisation offers its employees, how do you measure its real…

In a 2017 article, Simon Gomez analyzed the candidate experience in the recruitment process, considering its improvement since 2014, its impact on brand perception, and effective technologies and practices. Recently, mixed feedback emerged, with challenges reported in managing a growing number of applications. Gomez stresses the significant consequences of a poor experience, like damage to…

Our #WednesdayWisdom post today delves into recent discussions we’ve had regarding internal and external hiring, underlining the significance of sustainability in your recruitment approach. No, we’re not talking about recycling, but rather about maintaining your employer brand and employee value proposition. Often, people and organisations discuss employer branding as something to be managed. While that’s…