Why do Some Recruitment Outsourcing Partnerships Fail

Why do Some Recruitment Outsourcing Partnerships Fail Starting a strategic partnership with an Offshore Recruitment Services (ORS) provider is based on the need for staffing firms to remain viable in a highly competitive industry. By utilizing the expertise, knowledge, and experience of an ORS partner staffing firms can lower operating costs, increase productivity and efficiency and provide higher levels of service to clients and candidates all while evolving strategies to engage, attract and secure the very best talent. In most cases, it works like clockwork providing the desired result for both parties, but sometimes partnerships do fail. So, why do some recruitment outsourcing partnerships fail? Often there are signs early on to indicate that there may be some issues ahead or things can start off great and concerns come later. Although nearly all problems within the partnership begin with several mistakes commonly made during the early stage. Clear expectations are not set, and ‘success’ is not defined It is critical, before the partnership commences, to have specific and measurable goals that have a timeframe. Specific is the key word here! Offshore recruitment outsourcing must always produce a measurable return on investment. So, when defining goals, the priority should be to avoid miscommunication and disappointment down the road. If for example, an agency wants to reduce their ‘time to fill’ metric, it is not enough to just set that as the ‘general’ goal. A specific goal would be to reduce time to fill from 80 days to 55 days within 8 months. It is essential to agree on what metrics will be tracked, by whom, when and how often. Also, clarify in what manner reporting data will be generated and delivered; then everyone knows what their role is and what to expect. The change is not managed People can be very resistant to change. When you start a strategic outsourcing partnership although the work is outsourced, that doesn’t mean that the partnership doesn’t need to be managed. Offshore recruitment outsourcing requires regular communication and the outsourcing partner needs to be treated as a valuable part of your team, with the only difference being that one works remotely. It is vital to remind both teams that your outsourcing partner is the voice and face of the company with candidates now and they need all the necessary help and information necessary to this well. Internal processes should mirror your ORS partners’ processes and you need to be available to give regular feedback and to maintain and maximize a two-way relationship. Failure to manage the change can lead to resistance and a lack of adoption of new procedures, unhappy recruiters, failure to achieve goals and ultimately fail of the whole partnership. Lack of an internal champion You will expect your ORS partner to bring a leader to the table to manage your partnership, but you also will also need to have an internal champion to oversee your side of the partnership. This internal champion will need to drive strategic change and act as an advocate for the partnership and manage relationships across your organization including any complaints. This is an ongoing role and is not just necessary for the initial stages. Lack of Patience Although an ORS partner can provide service levels and success metrics that exceed current levels and deliver the best talent quicker and cheaper, it is necessary to understand that patience is the key. To ensure that the Offshore partnership is a success, a proper time frame of around 60 to 90 days needs to be provided to expect positive returns from it. The expectation of Immediate results will guarantee the partnership fails. A true strategic partnership with an Offshore Recruitment Services (ORS) provider can offer more qualified, focused and available candidates and significantly up to 50% cost saving, but to achieve this you really do need to be all in it together. About the author:  Amit Somaiya, co-founder, and CEO of IMS People. He has 21 years of experience in planning and designing of recruitment processes and marketing strategies. He has trained more than 500 executives at middle and senior level management for leading companies. Moreover, he has a penchant and skill in core HR functions, especially the recruitment process. You can follow him on LinkedIn.

Improve Brain Health and Stroke Recovery with these 7 Essential Nutrients

Improve Brain Health and Stroke Recovery with these 7 Essential Nutrients Figuring out what the best foods to take for brain health or faster stroke recovery are? Here is a list of essential nutrients for adequate brain and stroke recovery. Before considering all of these, make sure to have your doctor’s approval first. Vitamin D The Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research stated that ischemic strokeâ€"a kind of stroke resulted to a clogged artery in the brainâ€"is highly influenced by a low level of vitamin D. Deficiency of this vitamin results to hypertension, obesity, and diabetes, which are all related to stroke. Vitamin D provides osteoprotective, neuromuscular, and neuroprotective benefits. Hence, getting daily Vitamin D can protect bones, muscles, and brain; recover one’s brain damage, and prevent stroke. Known as the sunshine vitamin, Vitamin D can be synthesized naturally from sun exposure during off-peak hours, typically before 10:00 in the morning and after 4:00 in the afternoon/evening. If there are medical restrictions that prohibit you from getting exposed from the sun, dietary sources like egg yolks, cheese, and fatty fish can serve as alternatives. Omega-3 Fatty Acids Nick English’s take on meal replacements involves considering omega-3 fatty acids as essential to one’s health. In contrast to what saturated fat does to one’s brain, omega-3 fatty acids prevent reduced plasticity and impaired learning after a traumatic brain injury, and normalize the brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) levels. Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)   are two omega-3 fatty acids that support brain function, reduce inflammation and risk of heart diseases. One pharmacological research also claimed that DHA has positive effects on hypertension and atherosclerosis, which are both stroke risk factors. Fish oil is rich in DHA and EPA. These two fatty acids cannot be produced on their own, so they need to get them from other dietary sources or supplements. Other sources of omega 3’s are egg yolks, flaxseeds, chia seeds, hemp seeds, and salmon. Vitamin B12 Dr. Viatcheslav Wlassoff asserted that Vitamin B12 assists stroke recovery through neuroplasticity, which is the development and reformation of brain cells. Vitamin B12   improves the development of the brain and nerve cells and their proper functioning, making it an essential aspect of stroke recovery. Vitamin B12 is primarily found in animal products like poultry, meat, fish, eggs, and milk. Sticking to lean sources such as poultry and fish is best when you have a history of stroke risk factors like atherosclerosis and high cholesterol. Niacin/Vitamin B3 Also called Vitamin B3, Niacin boosts good cholesterol levels. Most stroke survivors are low of good cholesterols, so it is a must to have more Vitamin B3 intake. Moreover, it could also help to recover brain functions after stroke. You can find Vitamin B3 in salmon, tuna, chicken, and turkey. If you are vegetarian and opt to have meatless meals, you can find it in peanuts and brown rice. However, make sure to have them in moderation or lesser quantities. Vitamin C Dr. Stephane Vannier mentioned that vitamin C deficiency is one of the risk factors for severe types of strokes like hemorrhagic stroke, a kind of stroke due to a burst artery in the brain or bleeding in the brain. Another study showed that stroke patients usually have lower levels of vitamin C than those healthy people. Vitamin C can lower blood pressure, and maintain the health of blood vessels, preventing a stroke from happening. Not only from oranges, but you may also get Vitamin C from oranges, strawberries, bell peppers, and broccoli. Probiotics Probiotics are neither minerals nor vitamins. Instead, they are one of those good bacteria in your microbiome, consisting of 100 trillion small microbes inside your stomach. Every microbiome is consist of an enteric nervous system that communicates to one’s brain via the gut-brain axis. Fermented foods like kefir (fermented milk), kimchi and sauerkraut (fermented cabbage),   natto and tempeh (fermented soybeans), miso (fermented soybeans with fungi called koji), kombucha (fermented green or black tea), pickles, buttermilk, and yogurt are sources of probiotics. However, not all fermented food, especially with salt, are great for stroke patients. Coenzyme Q10 Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is good for brain and stroke recovery. It is a powerful antioxidant that protects tissues from being damaged by physical stress caused by free radicals like cardiovascular diseases, which are prominent precursors to stroke. Not it can reduce the risk of a second stroke, but it is also well-known for promoting heart health. You can find CoQ10 from organs like heart, liver, kidney, and smaller amounts of it in cauliflower, broccoli, and spinach. Takeaway No extra funds for supplements? That is not a problem. What you simply need to do is to avoid processed foods as they strip off many significant vitamins and minerals, and eat a variety of whole foods every single day.   That will assure youre getting those essential nutrients.

How In-House Recruiting Can Save You 200k on Agency Fees

How In-House Recruiting Can Save You 200k on Agency Fees Well, this blog won’t make me popular with recruitment agencies, but that isn’t really anything new. Fellow Undercover Recruiter blogger Robert Wright wrote a blog recently about how recruitment agencies can survive the move towards in-house direct hire models, so I thought I would upset him too and tell you how my organisation has saved a fortune by doing exactly that. (Sorry Robert). Newsflash: recruitment agencies are expensive Let me start by saying we have some excellent agency relationships, and I don’t believe that it is possible for an organisation to have a hiring model that excludes agencies completely. They remain part of our talent acquisition strategy and that won’t change any time soon. I do however believe that they are expensive and their use should be carefully considered rather than automatic. Over the years our agency spend had increased. We were focusing on quality of hire and took our eye of the ball in terms of cost. We had simply got into the habit of turning to agencies far too early in the process. We used job boards, but not enough, and we often briefed an agency before doing anything else, even advertising on our own website. So this time last year I decided it was time to tackle it, and this is what I did. How we built an in-house recruitment team Firstly, as I have blogged about previously, I hired some former recruitment consultants. Nothing like a poacher turned gamekeeper. As a team we set ourselves an annual target, and have a big board in the office that we track our progress on. Secondly, we spent some money. We hired a dedicated full time resourcer who devotes her time to sourcing candidates, building talent pools and networking with potential applicants. She doesn’t resource every role in our group; we take a role by role view on where a direct hire approach is likely to succeed. Finally, we up-skilled the team on advert writing and social media. Herein lies the problem for the recruitment agency industry; that is actually all we did. There was nothing radical, nothing hugely expensive or difficult. We didn’t significantly have to change our processes, provide lots of expensive training to the team or invest in software or assets. We hit breakâ€"even point on the cost investment in the model around month eight, including all of the employment costs of our two new team members and all the additional advertising expenditure. Job boards and LinkedIn are key Over the last year we have directly hired everything from a part time customer service advisor to a director. One direct candidate for a senior role told us it was one of the best recruitment processes he had ever been through. We also spent a bit more on job boards, using a mix of generic and specialist job boards. Also key to our success was a LinkedIn recruiter seat, which has more than paid for itself and is great for promoting your employer brand generally as well as driving applications. The barriers to entry to a direct hire model are relatively low; you just need to be willing to make the investment in the first place to reap the rewards in a reasonably short time frame. £200k saving from direct recruitment A year on we are still using agencies, and I don’t expect that to change, for now anyway. However, we have saved over £200k in directly sourcing roles that would otherwise have gone to agencies. It’s not an exact science as some of these roles might just have easily been filled through our own website without any effort, but you can’t argue with the fact we have saved our company a ton of money. Combining this with an increased focus on employee referrals and use of social media for promotion of our roles, I expect our cost per hire to drop even further next year. So I would say to all in-house recruiters: what’s stopping you? Related: What is the Point of a Recruitment PSL? Image: Shutterstock

15 Morning Habits to Make Coming Home Even Better - Classy Career Girl

15 Morning Habits to Make Coming Home Even Better Building a great career is serious business, and those who excel are usually focused, driven and organized in the workplace. However, the cliché of the dynamic go-getter whose home life is a Dorian Grey-like inversion of the elegance of their professional life is not without foundation. It is perfectly logical that if you work long hours, think mainly about work, and check in and out of your apartment as though it were a hotel; eventually, you will come to notice that this hotel has no concierge. Rather than returning each night to the comfortable home you built, the thought of home time becomes a gnawing angst; unlike your laptop, your kitchen does not come with a reboot button. It neednt be so. Even if you have accepted that a monthly spring clean is the most time you can afford to devote to being house-proud, there are a handful of small tasks that can easily fit into your daily routine in order to stay on top of things. 15 Morning Habits to Make Coming Back Home Even Better Good habits such as tidying your toiletries as you use them, and leaving the window open for ten minutes before you leave in the morning, can breathe new life into your bathroom. In the kitchen, its not so much a matter of taking more time over things, as shifting that time around: get up ten minutes earlier to prep your evening meal, and youll thank yourself when you come home to eat ten hours later. The bedroom is where you can really become your own concierge, though. Making your bed takes only a few moments, yet greatly intensifies the comfort factor when you drag yourself upstairs at the end of the evening. Do it first thing in the morning, and lay out your pajamas on top for an added sense of self-pampering. Follow these steps and youll revolutionize the way that coming home in the evening feels. And its so simple. Check out this new infographic for more great tips on improving your home life without compromising your work schedule.

Should You Put Your Current Job On Your Resume?

Should You Put Your Current Job On Your Resume?Many people think that when writing a resume, they should always make sure that their current job and current employer are included on the document. However, there are many exceptions to this rule. When writing a resume, you should make sure that you should always include your current occupation.This may seem a little odd, but when you take the time to go back and read over your resume you will find many examples where you have forgotten to put your current job. If you have never had to do this before, it can be extremely frustrating.In addition to forgetting to include your current job, there are other situations where you may want to keep your current job information out of your resume. One example is when you are sending out your resume to someone else. You may want to tell them that you have written your resume for someone else, but to avoid it from being misconstrued as a resume from another person.Another situation where you may wa nt to put your current occupation on your resume is when you are applying for a job that you know you will not get based on your previous employment. This is a good reason to write a separate resume.The best way to avoid those pitfalls and errors when writing a resume is to use a professional resume writer who will make sure that all of your information is correct. Also, if you are a self-employed individual, you should check with your state's licensing requirements to see if they will allow you to use an individual's resume without permission.When it comes to keeping your current job on your resume, remember that when you send it out you are still in the employment process. You need to make sure that you include allof the correct information.Many of your past mistakes can be corrected by using a professional and by including the proper contact information. In addition, remember that if you have moved or had any changes to your employment situation, then that information needs to be updated.If you have been in a similar situation before, you may want to include this information on your resume to protect yourself. Be sure to pay attention to all of your information and make sure that it is correct.

Starting a Business - 7 top tips for success - Jane Jackson Career

Starting a Business - 7 top tips for success - Jane Jackson Career Many of my career coaching and career transition clients consider starting a business if they feel ready to leave the corporate world. They want to go it alone.Especially when going through a redundancy, with a bit of a nest egg as a redundancy package, they gain the courage to try something that they previously thought was out of reach. But, there are many things to consider before taking the plunge!I conduct Road to Entrepreneurship workshops regularly at Lee Hecht Harrison, a global outplacement company, and also assist my private clients through the process of identifying and setting up a suitable business venture, and their marketing strategy to attract their ideal customers.We always enjoy the exploration process and there are many questions. As there is so much to consider, when I come across great business resources, I like to share them.The following is an excellent article by Vanessa Emilio, who writes for Flying Solo, and Im sharing this in its entirety as it covers 7 of the important things to consider when transitioning into business ownership and setting up a retail business.When it comes to starting your own business, most problems are caused by the things we dont realise we dont know. This article will help you get ahead of the game before you begin.Starting your own business takes guts, a lot of hard work, some good planning and what will seem like endless hours of your time. Not sure where to start? Who to ask?Here are the top questions I get asked about starting your own business:1. Do I need to register a business name, company name or is a domain name enough?Abusiness namemust be registered if you are conducting business under a name other than your own personal name or if you do not have aPty Ltd Company. If you are a sole trader and are running your business under your exact name, you don’t need to register. However, be aware that there is no protection for your personal assets if a customer makes a legal claim.APty Ltd companyregistr ation will protect your personal assets from most claims. Provided you are not fraudulent, grossly negligent or similar, any claim is limited to the assets of the company and they cannot make a claim against your personal assets. This is the best protection for your home and family. Consider starting out your business with a Pty Ltd set up right from the start.Most new business owners have very little money (read NO money) to spend at the beginning. So where is the best place to spend those limited funds?To register a.com.au domainyou need to be a registered Australian business (Pty Ltd company, sole trader, partnership or trust) with an ABN.2. What do I need to consider when naming my business?You need to own your own business name â€" this is crucial. I’ve encountered too many situations where someone’s registered a domain, got a business running under that name … and then found out a little bit later that name is registered to someone else and have had to do an expensive re -brand.To ensure the name you choose is available:Do a search onIP Australiafor your name first. It may be registered to someone else for a similar business. If you’re really attached to that name and you don’t want to let it go, you can consider a variation in the spelling to make it memorable and more unique.Check the domain name is available or a variation for your business plus the derivative versions (.com, .org, .net etc) oncom.auor a similar domain registration service.Check theASIC websiteto see if your name is available.Don’t forget to check the social media platforms. You can use an online tool likecomto help you.You need to be happy with your name so ensure you take the time to research, name and brand your business properly as it can be a very expensive process to rebrand at a later date. Smart new business owners will also considertrademarking their businessname at this early stage. That way you will own therights to the brand.3. What are my obligations with regar d to refunds?As a seller of goods and services you need to know and understand your legal obligations as a business. Consumer law is very strict on regulating anyone supplying goods and services to Australian consumers. This includes non-Australian businesses or anyone in Australia supplying non-Australian goods and services to Australian consumers.You have a minimum requirement as a business to offer a guarantee on your products or services. This means that even if you use an overseas manufacturer, supplier or drop ship, you still must abide by the consumer law requirements in Australia.As a seller of products, you cannot send your customer to the manufacturer if something goes wrong, it is your obligation as a seller to manage this process and provide the refund or replacement.So when can you say ‘No Refund’?You do not have toprovide a refundfor someone who changes their mind or decides they don’t need it anymore but you do need to offer a free repair, replacement or refund if there is a problem with it, it is not as advertised, if it is faulty, or if it is not of acceptable quality or fit for the purpose intended.4. Do I need terms and do my customers have to agree to them?Terms of business go by a number of different names online; terms of use,terms and conditions, Ts Cs. They are all the same thing. The most important thing is to ensure they are clear, up-to-date andcover your goods/serviceswith a good indemnity, disclaimer and limitation of liability clauses.You also need to decide how rigorously you want to be protected:Best protection:having customers sign your terms, agreements and quotes. This is generally not practical with an online business nor is it seen to be very commercial.Medium protection:having customers tick a box in agreement to your terms. This is known as active agreement and there are different ways you can do this: email acceptance, tick box.Least Protection:having terms on your website that state: “by using our site/purchasi ng our goods/services, you agree to these terms and conditions”. You cannot be certain nor prove they have even read them but this may be the most commercial way for your business to notify customers of your terms.You have to assess the risk level in your business, your risk appetite and weigh it up against the commercial factor of having customers actively agree to any terms.5. What are the most important things to spend your limited funds on when starting your own business?Face it, most new businesses have very little money (read NO money) at the beginning to spend. So where is the best place to spend your limited funds?Think about the top things that would attract you as a customer (to buy from your business), and invest money on those:Your logo/brand is critical.Spend the time and money to get it right in the first place. This is important or it could end up being an expensive error later on.A well-designed shopfront/website is important.Do your research to know exactly what y ou want and who you want to do it.Do not do this cheaply, it will reflect on your business.Good suppliers are necessary.Your business reputation is on the line so ensure you get the best products or services possible. Do not cut corners and have agood service level agreementin place to ensure they deliver what you require.Professional high-quality hosting is vital.A fast and reliable website is imperative to your sales process. Otherwise, don’t bother.A Pty Ltd Company will protect your personal assets.Set one up as it is the best protection for your home and depending on your tax situation, may be the best tax structure to manage expenses and income.6. How do I know when to quit my full-time job?This is THE most frequently asked question on everyone’s lips. It’s anindividual decisionbut should bebased on a number of factors including:Have you proven that your new venture is viable and has a profitable future?Have you minimised your personal budget and ensured you can survive on 50-70% of your current salary?Are you sure working full-time on your new venture will grow it faster?There are no hard and fast rules and it is near impossible to get the timing right. If you can afford to quit your day job, you should do it. If you don’t, you are handicapping your odds of your business being a success.7. Is it smart to outsource overseas when starting your own business?Outsourcing overseas can be a good experience or it can be a bad one. There are bothpros and cons to outsourcing overseas.The Pros:Potential to source less expensive/inexpensive talent, manufacturers and suppliers; more diversity in options; potential new products or services not available locally.The Cons:Hidden costs may eat any savings you thought you initially made. You may not be able to control the quality of the goods/services produced as the country of choice may have different quality requirements, there may be little/no recourse for any contracts made in other countries, you may suffer reputational risk if the goods/services are not delivered as promised; you may have to offer refunds where you did not anticipate and cannot recoup so it may be an expensive venture in the end.If youd like support when thinking about setting up a business for yourself, lets have a chat. Book in for a Career Clarity Chat here (its complimentary) and find out how I may be able to assist you.I can highly recommend anyone thinking of setting up a small business to visit www.flyingsolo.com.au as you will find a wealth of small business advice and training to assist you!

Summary Sunday Jump on Twitter for New Grads and Job Seekers

Summary Sunday Jump on Twitter for New Grads and Job Seekers This is going to be tough.   As I was reviewing the articles I shared on Twitter this week, there are so many great ones, it will be hard for me to pick.     Summary Sunday is made up of articles/posts shared by experts I follow on Twitter.   I use Twitter as my primary source for finding information that I think is valuable.   Sure, I still use my Google Reader, but Twitter is real time.   I know, many of you dont quite understand it yet.   Just create your Twitter account for now and follow the people listed below to help get you started. (You can read this post as well:   (How to find smart people to follow on Twitter) @ChrisBrogan @Garyvee @Keppie_Careers @ChrisPerry Career Rocketeer @MegGuiseppi @CAREEREALISM @IvanHernandez_ @TimsStrategy @JacobShare @HeatherHuhman @GayleHoward @WilliamArruda @JorgenSundberg @MariaDuron @CarolRoss @JasonAlba @JobHuntOrg @ResumeStrategy @Animal @Blogging4Jobs @MeghanMBiro @margorose @Ed_Han @Valueintowords @PhyllisMufson @HeatherEColeman @Karla_Porter @CaliLewis @JeffBullas @MariSmith @LilianMahoukou @MalcolmLevene Now, on with the show! New Graduate/Internships 20 Best Free Sites for Finding Internships from Degree Central.com Search Internships from YouTern Networking Network for Quality, Not Quantity from HBR Management Tip of the Day(While your at it, you may want to subscribe to this or some of their other newsletters) What is your networking strategy score? from Dorothy Dalton Job Search How to Determine What Salary to Ask For? from On Careers (US News) Social Recruiting and Your Job Search from Job-Hunt.org What Do Employers Really Want In the Ideal Candidate? from Career Goddess