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At Jol, we approach #hiring differently. I once received advice to use short-form TikTok-style videos to attract GenZ talent. This included a template video of me pointing in various directions, later edited with colourful stickers containing important info. Jol is a remote work platform where serious work is done. Asynchronous #communication is used for faster, focused results, highlighting one's ability to distill thoughts into words and pay attention to the written word. Despite the popularity of short attention-span media, we believe it's not suitable for Jol. Our culture shapes our methods. It is highly unlikely for us to start dance trends to discuss hiring.

💡 Do you get all your best ideas in the shower? Or as you’re falling asleep? Ever wondered why? 🤔 Every day we come across millions of pieces of information - something that has become a much bigger deal in the speed of social - we watch hours of content, read the news, receive Slack messages, emails and phone calls, see thousands of ads... just to name a few. So when your brain finally gets a moment to itself it can think. When you’re working at the speed of social it’s so important to take the time to think and breathe - to take time away from devices, work and information. It’s also important to find these times in the workplace to truly allow creativity to grow. The creative team at NewGen (CC Katy Sumption Barney Parsons Rufus McIlrath Harry Clarke) are excellent at creating space for everyone in the company - no matter their role - to contribute to creativity with various types of creative input sessions, where we take time away from our everyday roles to think differently and bring different perspectives to the table. What do you do to give yourself time to think? Does this style of work appeal to you? We're hiring! Link in comments to apply #Creative #DiversityOfThought

Want to know your real company culture? Check your team's private Slack channels, not your values poster. Let's get real. Your fancy culture deck means nothing if your team is sharing burnout memes in their DMs. Your "we're like family" statement falls flat when they're updating resumes after hours. True culture lives in the small moments - how managers respond to "I need a mental health day," what people say about leaders when they're not in the room, whether cameras are really "optional" in virtual meetings. Build a culture so authentic that your team brags about it in their private WhatsApp groups. Actions echo louder than mission statements. P.S. Ready to transform your hiring process? Imagine cutting recruitment time in half while improving candidate quality! 🚀 Discover how OpenIntervue's AI-powered platform can help you find the perfect candidates faster and more efficiently. Book a demo today and see the future of recruitment in action! P.S.S. Every Saturday, we share the AI hiring strategies that Silicon Valley giants are using (and the expensive mistakes they made getting there). Want a peek behind the curtain? Subscribe now! (Link is in the comment section) #companyculture #teamsatisfaction #AIsolutions #hiring

🚀 Hiring isn’t just about filling seats—it’s about finding the Avengers of your team! 💼💥 A great hire isn’t just someone who checks boxes but someone who brings fresh ideas, good vibes, and memes that make Slack pop. 🌟 Think of it like this: the right person can turn “just a job” into a place where magic happens. 🎉 They innovate, collaborate, and help your company level up—making sustainability not just a buzzword but a way of life. 🌍 So, invest in the right talent now. Your future self and your company will thank you! #HiringGoals #WorkplaceAvengers

A couple of terms floating around in the social media world that employers need to take note of: 🔹 Quiet Quitting: Doing only what's required—no more, no less. 🎥 Quit-Tok: Filming of resignations or redundancies on Tik-Tok. Unlike Glassdoor, where reviews are often anonymous and retrospective, Quit-Tok is happening in real-time and is highly visible. People connect more with others who share the emotional impact of their experiences. People relate. What do these terms tell us about today’s workplace culture? 🔦 Addressing Inclusivity - Employers need to have strong listening and communication skills to create an organisation that is culturally aligned and encourages candour, ideas, and opinions. 🔦 Transparency and Trust - Public platforms are increasingly being used to voice grievances and dissatisfaction with employers. This suggests a need for a work culture where all employees feel valued and understood. These terms are mere labels, but the meaning behind these indicate a growing shift of power to applicants and employees, extending far beyond the four walls of the office. This naming and shaming can result in significant reputational damage. We already know that 76% of job applicants look for employers that are ethical and equitable. These trends can’t be good for business. #WorkplaceTrends #EmployeeEngagement #Trust

Ever wondered how to make 20+ key hires in under four months? Let me share how I did it with People Can Fly Studio. In 2021, our collaboration began and quite quickly blossomed. Within 2 years, 50+ successful contingency hires were made. The key? Communication, honesty and adding value! 😎 Fast forward to 2023, they needed support with senior hires on multiple projects. Here's how I did it: - Understood their challenges and mission - Met with hiring managers and talent team in person for detailed briefs - Streamlined a new workflow surpassing our regular contingency process   - Incorporated Slack, WhatsApp and PM tools for live tracking - Mapped out key locations, candidates and competitors - Offered weekly accountability meetings   - Capped fees for cost-effective solutions based on average salaries The above would not have been possible without the support of Katrina, Alysse, Blazej, Alyssa, Max, Yana, Natalia, Ahmed, Leïla & Wojtek. Looking for support with hiring or just in need of general recruitment advice? Reach out to discuss how The Pixel Movement can help you! PS: People Can Fly Studio is hiring across 7 projects in multiple locations. Please make sure to reach out to the team for more info or apply here: https://lnkd.in/e-B9f7fG 🚀

🚨 Attention Business Owners: Understanding the New Viral Sensation "QuitTok" 🚨 Have you heard about "QuitTok"? This new trend on TikTok, where employees share their reasons for quitting jobs and their resignation experiences, is going viral. While it might seem like a social media fad, it has significant implications for businesses. What You Need to Know: 1. Visibility: Negative experiences shared online can quickly gain traction, affecting your company’s reputation. 2. Employee Morale: Seeing peers share their reasons for quitting can influence other employees’ perceptions and morale. 3. Recruitment Impact: Potential candidates might reconsider joining your company after viewing these videos. How to Protect Your Business: a. Foster Open Communication: Encourage employees to voice concerns internally rather than on social media. b. Enhance Workplace Culture: Create a supportive and engaging environment where employees feel valued. c. Conduct Exit Interviews: Understand the real reasons behind resignations and address any recurring issues. d. Monitor Online Presence: Stay aware of your company’s representation on social media and respond appropriately. How I Can Help? - Develop Communication Strategies: Implement effective internal communication channels. - Improve Employee Engagement: Introduce initiatives to boost morale and job satisfaction. - Conduct Training Sessions: Educate management on handling employee grievances and feedback. - Crisis Management: Provide strategies to mitigate negative impacts from viral trends. Protect your business and create a positive work environment by being proactive. Let’s work together to ensure your company remains resilient and reputable. Contact me for more information! #QuitTok #HRConsultant #EmployeeEngagement #WorkplaceCulture #BusinessProtection #HRSupport #EmployeeRetention

Ever wondered how to make 20+ key hires in under four months? Let me share how I did it with People Can Fly Studio. In 2021, our collaboration began and quite quickly blossomed. Within 2 years, 50+ successful contingency hires were made. The key? Communication, honesty and adding value! 😎 Fast forward to 2023, they needed support with senior hires on multiple projects. Here's how I did it: - Understood their challenges and mission - Met with hiring managers and talent team in person for detailed briefs - Streamlined a new workflow surpassing our regular contingency process   - Incorporated Slack, WhatsApp and PM tools for live tracking - Mapped out key locations, candidates and competitors - Offered weekly accountability meetings   - Capped fees for cost-effective solutions based on average salaries The above would not have been possible without the support of Katrina, Alysse, Blazej, Alyssa, Max, Yana, Natalia, Ahmed, Leïla, James & Wojtek. Looking for support with hiring or just in need of general recruitment advice? Reach out to discuss how The Pixel Movement can help you! PS: People Can Fly Studio is hiring across 7 projects in multiple locations. Please make sure to reach out to the team for more info or apply here: https://lnkd.in/eDN8qQK7 🚀

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RTOs or not, many companies are still hiring virtually. Here are my best practices and the mistakes you shouldn't make: ✅ Do check that the time and date are correct when you send the invitation to the candidate - trust me, I still get messages about this sometimes. It’s not as obvious as it sounds. (Guilty.) ✅ Do check that your connection is solid. You don’t want candidates to be waiting for you for 10 minutes, especially if it’s their first interaction with your business. ✅ Do check if your video and microphone work - throwback to the anthem of 2021 and 2022: “Can you hear me?” (Guilty.) ✅ Do check if you have all the information you need to prepare upfront - the candidate’s CV & LinkedIn profile are usually enough. ✅ Do check if you have the right tech stack up and running - I recently ran out of my Metaview trial, an, oh boy, did I feel the difference of not having a note taker after being used to it for a while.  ✅ Do check that you are listening actively to the conversation and not checking your inbox, WhatsApp & your 🐕 destroying your living room furniture in the background. (Guilty on all counts.) ❌ Don’t arrive late - yup, that’s a big one. ❌ Don’t mix up names, titles and conversations - we’re all humans, so let’s try to keep it to a max 1-2 mistakes. More than that = we should do better. ❌ Don’t ask the same questions twice - were you even listening to your candidate? (Guilty.) ❌ Don’t take the call on the go - that’s unless you know each other OR it is explicitly communicated beforehand. Taking the call in your car or while commuting is a NO NO. When we make mistakes, it’s mainly when we work too hard and get overtired that we struggle to keep our focus and some tasks slip through the cracks. Take it as a reminder to not only learn from your mishaps, but to properly recharge from time to time, ok? Now, two questions. An innocent one and a spicier one: 👼 How often do you recruit virtually, these days? 🌶️ What was your latest frick-up? #Recruiting #Recruitment #TalentAcquisition #TA #RemoteHiring