What does it mean to be ICF-accredited? Why do all our coaches carry this qualification? And does it actually make a difference? In this article, we explain everything you need to know about the ‘Gold Standard in Coaching’ and why it is important to our Coaching programme: ​What is an ICF accreditation? An ICF certification is awarded by the International Coaching Federation...

From Gen Z to Millennials and Baby Boomers, each demographic cohort has a diverse set of expectations from the workplace. We've had more time to develop the latter two, but what about the newest generation? How are we engaging and facilitating collaboration between Gen Zs, their colleagues, and the future of work?I’ve been told this week that I am a ‘Geriatric Millennial’, a...

Let's face it: For many employees, like us, taking time off to just spend time at home doesn't seem very appealing. In the last year or so, we've gone from working from home to living at work and finally, imagining the weekend as just one long lunch break. It might be post-recession guilt culture or thinking 'you're too busy,' but if it's using it or losing it with annual le...

​Never has the need for skillful and inspiring leaders been needed more than right now. With the challenges of Covid and remote working changing the way we manage our teams and lead our people, human skills are not only important but critical to keeping our employees engaged and motivated.Underlying this current need is also the ongoing challenge that many new managers face...

​If you're in a people and services business where people are your product, securing top talent for your business will have a direct impact on the success of your financial year. KJ Green, Head of People & Culture, takes us through her best tips on developing an employer brand through virtual interviews.To recap: what is your employer brand? Quite simply, your employer b...

So you’ve heard that recruitment marketing can make your hiring easier, but what does it actually look like in practice for your company? Head of Marketing, Jo Cockle, runs through the 33 Talent roadmap in implementing recruitment marketing into your hiring strategy.The Marketing FunnelConsider the simple marketing funnel: Awareness, Interest, Decision, and Action. The recru...

​While diversity and inclusion have always been an important facet of the Human Resources industry, recent events in the past year have led companies to do some serious rethinking on equality and the work that remains to be done in the workplace. Diversity isn't just a 'nice to have' in organisations anymore, but a mission-critical objective that impacts the bottom line. Thi...

Lunar New Year is associated with new beginnings and fresh starts. Coupled with the hardworking and methodical nature of the Ox, here are 3 reasons why you should be looking for a job right now:1. Your Post-Vacation ResolutionsRed packets have been handed out, the yushengs are cleaned up, and people are back at their (work-from-home) desks. Although hiring is a year-long pro...

According to LinkedIn, a strong employer brand can reduce turnover by 28%, double the number of qualified applicants, and decrease cost per hire. In this article, Jo Cockle outlines the importance of employer branding and how recruitment marketing can transform your hiring strategy.What is an Employer Brand?Regardless of what industry you’re in, all successful companies revo...

Celebrating her 6-year 'work-versary' at 33 Talent, KJ Green shares her experience as a senior recruiter in Singapore and why she's never bored at 33 Talent.I've always been interested in people and connecting with others. I hailed from Hays Recruitment in the UK before my move to Singapore, and now I've been at 33 Talent for 6 years. 6 years! It's the longest I've ever work...

​Word around the block is there's a more cost-effective way of doing recruitment, but can it bring the same quality of hires? Embedded recruitment vs. traditional hiringThere are a few different ways companies can hire for a role. First, they can contact an external recruitment agency on a contingent basis, where an experienced consultant will look through their well-curated...

Every year, 33 Talent provides a comprehensive salary guide for our candidates across PR/Comms, Digital, Data, and Tech. Here is an excerpt from this year's guide on what job seekers can do to stand out in the job market by a career coach: There is some foundational advice for job-seeking that will remain timeless - like expanding your network on LinkedIn and perfecting your...