The use of pre-employment tests is on the rise. In fact, a recent study found that nearly 60% of hiring managers use some sort of pre employment testing as part of their hiring process. But what are these pre employment tests really designed to do? And how can you make sure they’re an effective tool…
Job interview – these two words can make the inexperienced’s legs quiver and the experienced smile mysteriously. If you’re in the former group, you’re surely wondering what you need to do to perform at your best and get the job you want. We won’t lie, a job interview isn’t easy. But don’t worry too much,…
The first audits were known as ‘interrogation of accounts’ and go as far back as ancient Rome. Officials checked the content of documents created by others to prevent errors and thus loss of money. Auditing in a form resembling the current one has existed since the 19th century. Nowadays, its main task is to improve…
Looking for a new solution to improve your recruitment process? Wondering how to speed up the recruitment process so it takes less time? Do you want to take care of a positive candidate experience? Or maybe you want to improve your employer branding? A language audit is a perfect solution! Language audit – what is…
Young, educated, having the world at their feet, caring for ecology and the future of our planet, concerned with social affairs and company culture, wanting to grow and disliking idleness. They are often looking in job posting for permanent employment, having already gained experience and practical skills from doing internships, apprenticeships and side jobs. Once…
COVID-19 has brought a number of changes and opportunities that have accelerated the transformations already underway, including with reference to the digitisation of recruitment and talent management. It has also impacted both the supply and demand for talent, calling for greater flexibility in talent acquisition, management and retention. Employees have viewed the pandemic period as…
Why invest in a language audit Today’s world is a global village. To a greater or lesser extent, a successful development of any company depends on the ability to communicate in many languages. The lack of communication between international teams, suppliers and customers may result in conflicts, and have a negative impact on financial results…
In 1780, John Adams, the second President of the United States, argued in a speech to the President of the Continental Congress that English would one day be more popular than Latin or French. Nobody wanted to believe him then, but he was right – the language has become the lingua franca of the world…
A language audit is a highly useful business solution that allows for a quick and clear definition of the language competencies of employees and candidates. However, determination of the level of language skills and identification of training needs requires a high degree of structuring. The tool most frequently used for this purpose is the Common…
When we say that someone is fluent in a language, we usually mean that they have high-level skills in all five key linguistic areas – speaking, reading, writing, vocabulary and language use.