Soft skills are some of the most essential and valuable characteristics an employee can possess. In fact, 89% of employers found that it usually boils down to the lack of soft skills when a hire doesn't work out. That is why, when it comes to hiring your next talent, you'd need to focus on your hard skills assessment and soft skills. 

Companies are uploading their recruitment and selection videos to social media channels like Tiktok as online content becomes more popular on social media. You've probably heard of TikTok and other viral trends.

The set of criteria organisations use to select hiring candidates is the shortlisting criteria. These elements may include knowledge, expertise, credentials, and more. When shortlisting applicants, hiring managers should consider a candidate's credentials, abilities, and experience. These elements will aid them in identifying the ideal applicant for the position.

Good onboarding is more important than people realize - it could increase employee retention by 82% and raise productivity by 70%. Experts describe it as a critical time when new hires become engaged or disengaged at work.

If you're an HR professional or employer looking to learn more about the probation period, this article is made for you. 

Many employees have gotten used to the remote and hybrid work arrangements that most feel little reason to go back to the office. But as the pandemic wanes and public health measures become stronger, many organizations now want to reunite and resume an in-office workplace setting. 

But if your job posting does not have the right information or is overloaded with requirements, they may turn away or be less likely to apply. 

Most of us have a gist of an unstructured interview, the type where an interviewer ‘ freestyle’ and asks whatever questions they want. On the other hand, a structured interview is carefully crafted to evaluate the candidate based on the criteria for a specific role or job. 

Raising the retirement age over 60, Datuk Dr. Syed Hussain Syed Husman, head of the Malaysian Employers Federation, recommended allowing employees above 60  to continue working depending on mutual agreement with their employer. Employing older workers may appear to be an inescapable financial burden for some companies. Still, there are various advantages that, if correctly handled, can give your company a competitive advantage.

The hiring dilemma is real. As remote and hybrid work arrangements are becoming more popular daily, more companies are adapting to the trend and recruiting a mix of freelancers, part-timers, and full-time employees.