As the baby boomers begin to retire, millennials and Gen-Zers are expected to dominate the workforce — and they have a completely different set of values and expectations to the generations that preceded them. Growing businesses need to understand this if they're...
Recruitment
What Makes A Great Localisation Project Manager?
Every localisation project is made up of multiple moving parts. From translators and developers to marketers and copywriters, there are numerous layers involved in bringing each strategy from conception to completion. At the heart of this large operation sits the...
Choosing Cultural ‘Adds’ Over Cultural ‘Fits’ – How It Can Help HR Recruit From A More Localised Perspective
Company culture is becoming increasingly vital to businesses, employees and potential candidates alike. A recent global survey that incorporated 3,200 workers across more than 40 countries found that, according to 67% of respondents, a company’s culture is more...
Globalization and Localisation: Tips for Onboarding Across a Global Workforce
Going global with your business is a significant achievement. It represents success and growth, while inspiring nerves and excitement at the prospect of branching out into new territories. Once your company enters the realm of globalization, localisation becomes a...
7 Tips for the Advanced Interviewer
As a recruiter or hiring manager, the responsibility that falls on your shoulders is immense. Not only have you been entrusted with finding the perfect fit for any given position, but you are also expected to choose wisely, factoring in a candidate’s potential staying...
Preparing yourself for the perfect interview in 2022
Massive Movement In The Global Workforce The global workforce has rarely seen such movement of workers across careers, companies and industries as we are currently experiencing. In August 2021, a record 4.3 million workers quit their jobs in the US, a figure that...
Are You Losing Out On Top Talent Due To A Lack Of Diversity?
What is your company’s greatest asset? When asked this question, most business leaders don't even hesitate – “Our people”. So it's no wonder that tremendous focus is put on hiring, onboarding and retaining top talent. But we are in unprecedented times. More skilled...
How to Retain Top Talent in the Localisation Industry in 2021
You hire a new recruit, watch them prove their worth as an integral team player and suddenly, with no warning, they’re clicking ‘send’ on their resignation email. The majority of employers are painfully familiar with this scenario. Retaining talented employees is a...
6 Recruiting Trends Shaping the Localisation Industry in 2021
After the Covid-19 pandemic had a shattering effect on industry and employment, companies the world over are now putting their best foot forward in order to spearhead positive change and regrowth. A great place to start is by building or adding to existing talented...
The Future Of Remote Working In The Localisation Industry
Remote working is not a new concept to the localisation industry and has been growing in popularity year on year, prior to 2020 and 2021. What the pandemic did, however, was to greatly accelerate the ‘work from home’ movement so much so that it was no longer an...