How to retain great employees and reduce staff turnover in the Costa del Sol
Retaining great employees is important for your business. There are, however, many underpinning explanations as to why there is such […]
Finding business advice in Spain
Costa del Sol is an extremely competitive market and to be able to be successful one requires great expertise, flexibility and hard work. Otherwise, any minor error can make the difference between winning and losing your business. Every sage advice you can get for your business is a pivotal ingredient to your success. However, one should only consider those business guidelines that come from quality and competent source.
Finding a job in Spain all you need to know
Finding a job in Spain can be an interesting and sometimes frustrating pastime. Working in Spain has its benefits but can take some getting used to when coming from other European countries and especially from the US. It is often said that we either “live to work” or we “work to live” and in places like London and New York terms like “another day another dollar” is representative of the live to work ethic.
Beware! Your online Social Media Profiles may convey the wrong image to recruiters!
Study’s show Social Media Profiles matter. A recent survey conducted by a market research firm shows that “fewer than
Why is it so difficult finding and recruiting good people here in Spain?
Companies are about people, and to get the best ones there are a number of processes that need to be followed. Many companies fail or remain average because of their lack of knowledge, incorrect processes or untrained people managing the recruitment process.
Having run several businesses and advised hundreds more, we at JobFinder Spain are continually amazed at the number of businesses that we speak to that have massively high annual staff attrition levels, especially here on the south coast. It is not uncommon here to find businesses that are losing a third to two thirds of their staff every year. A major part of this mass exodus is due to incorrect recruitment processes.
The following 5 points are the most common reasons why companies fail to recruit the best:
Hiring Remotely – The Do’s & Don’ts for a Successful Remote Interview
Hiring Remotely, modern technology makes it possible. Modern Technology has made the business world smaller than ever before, especially when
The 8 Warning Signs You May be About to Lose a Team member
At some stage you’ll receive the email saying “I’d like to catch up with you sometime today if you’ve got time“. Or perhaps they will just walk up to your desk and say “Have you got a minute? Do you have time for a quick coffee?”
It’s never fun being caught totally off guard. Chances are we have all been there at some time or other, and this scenario can become very stressful to the best of us.
No manager has a crystal ball. You never know when it’s going to happen. But rather than only learning about their reasons during an exit interview, wouldn’t it be nice to know that someone might be looking to leave before you get hit with the news?
Follow these 7 Simple Steps to Increased Employee Loyalty
According to studies, more than half (55%) of employees in the average company are searching for other job opportunities. And not surprisingly, many companies lose around a third of their employee base every year. With numbers like that, employee loyalty can feel like a thing of the past.
And beyond the pain of hiring replacements, it costs around 20% to 25% of an average employee’s salary to replace that employee, according to a recent study. Clearly, instilling loyalty in your employees is worth it.
But, how do you do that? Here are seven steps that you can take today to create and increase employee loyalty:
Ten Key Traits Of Extraordinary Bosses
Over the years of consulting to a diverse range of businesses it has become evident to me that there is a clear distinction between run of the mill leaders and those that could be considered exceptional. Many readers of the following observations will no doubt recognise some of these traits
So what makes them different and which applies to you?
Resume Writing
Writing a good resume is probably one of the most important things you will need to do if you are