As an organization, you may struggle to attract and retain talent, even when the candidate with the right competencies is right in front of you. Let’s take a closer look at the importance of competency-driven recruitment free from age discrimination and bias.
The tight labor market in the Netherlands is now an undeniable reality. Employers are finding it more difficult than ever to find the right candidates, even though many people are actively seeking work. Traditional recruitment methods, such as applying with a CV and cover letter, are becoming increasingly ineffective.
Whether you’re a recruiter, agency consultant, manager, or even on the other side of the table, we’ve all experienced it: assessing or being assessed based on intuition or “gut feeling.” While this approach was once blindly trusted, today more and more employers are opting for an objective recruitment process.
Has the first New Year’s networking drink already passed? Or are you a fan of Dry January? Whether you’re hitting the gym extra hard in the first weeks of January or paying a little more attention to your diet…
The time has come — December is here, and that means the holiday season is just around the corner! December brings plenty of cheer and festivities, but it also comes with its fair share of dilemmas, especially in the workplace. How can you handle this smartly as an employer? We’re here to help and tackle five common workplace dilemmas during the holidays.
The end of the year is approaching, which means it’s time to show your appreciation to your employees. Recognition is incredibly important — a perfect reason to give your team a little extra attention. But how do you do that? You want to be original, maybe even surprising, but also inclusive, right? Or do you prefer the standard Christmas gift box? We’re getting into the holiday spirit early and have put together five free tips for you!
In the dynamic world of recruitment, companies are constantly looking for effective ways to attract the right talent. In the past, businesses often relied on CVs and recruiters’ intuition when selecting candidates. Increasingly, there is a shift toward competency-based recruitment. Not convinced yet? Here are five reasons why competency-based recruitment is a valuable addition to your hiring process.
At Recrout, we want everyone to feel at home within our organization, regardless of gender, culture, age, religion, or sexual orientation. That’s what makes us diverse and inclusive — at least, that’s what we strive for. Our mission? To make the same level of inclusivity and diversity the standard in the Dutch labor market. But… where do you start?
Data-driven recruitment has become hugely popular in recent years and is now an integral part of most organizations. Before we explain how working with data can optimize your role as a recruiter, let’s first take a moment to look at the term itself.
A user-friendly and efficient ATS brings many benefits to your recruitment operations. Not only does it save a tremendous amount of time, but it also elevates your candidate journey to the next level. Before we dive deeper, let’s take a moment to define what an ATS is.
