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6/12/2024Case Study

HR Director at Arval: Switching from an improvised version of employee referral program to a digitized one has doubled the number of employee referrals for us. Since mobile access increases engagement.

Arval Competence Center Bratislava, the center of expertise providing support to a full-service operating leasing Arval entities mostly around the Europe , initially used an improvised employee referral program based on internal communication. Based on recommendations from colleagues in this industry, they replaced it with a digital centralized platform. Since then, the number of candidates referred from existing employees has doubled and interest in internal employee rotation has increased.

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3/13/2024Article

The most common mistakes that reduce the success of an employee referral program.

There are companies that are terrified by the idea of "letting employees to speak". They fear that if they are too visible online in an employee referral program, they may be noticed and approached by other employers. But the truth is that if they are good at their field, it is quite likely that other companies will contact them. It would be a shame if this fear deprives you of the relevant talent that a referral program can bring, as candidates trust employees more than employers.

2/1/2024Article

Toxic work culture. Why are employees hesitant to uncover the truth?

In the world of corporate games, where productivity and ambition intertwines, a silent problem often arises - the toxicity of the work culture. But what is even more interesting to observe, is the silence that surrounds this problem. Why can't employees bring themselves to speak up about the widespread toxic environment?

2/1/2024Article

Conflicts in the workplace. What to do and what to avoid for amicable relationships.

Entering the world of workplace conflict is like entering an unfamiliar space. No matter how idyllic the work atmosphere is, conflicts are an inseparable part of team life. And it is the way we deal with them that can either strengthen the team spirit or worsen it. Imagine you are part of a team working on a joint project. Everything is going smoothly until an issue arises among team members about the appropriate approach for the project’s solution. Discussions escalate into misunderstandings and tension is gradually increasing. If you had proven methods and strategies for resolving conflict, you could maintain team spirit and contribute to effective problem solving. That will be our aim in this article - discovering how to deal with potential conflicts and, at the same time, how to take advantage of opportunities to strengthen teamwork.

1/24/2024Article

What content works for recruiters on social media ?

It has long been the case that a full feed of (any) posts will guarantee the desired effect on the audience. Authentic, visually appealing, professional yet friendly - that's how content communicated by recruiters on social media should be, according to research by the Content Stadium platform.

1/11/2024Article

Employee referral program - 5 ways to motivate your employees to participate

In an ever-changing talent recruitment landscape, companies are looking for new approaches not only attract but also retain the best and brightest employees. One strategy that has proven revolutionary in the recruitment space, is the implementation of employee referral programs. These programs go beyond traditional recruiting methods, tapping into the wealth of knowledge and networks that existing employees bring to the table. However, the success of these programs depends on a key factor - active employee participation.

12/29/2023Article

The importance of data consistency in the recruitment process.

In the world of recruiting and finding new team members, companies face challenges that are not only professionally but often emotionally demanding. Recruiting new people to a team is like starting a new social community with its own backstories, dynamics, and relationships. But how do we ensure that this process is not only efficient, but also fair and in compliance with requirements?

12/1/2023Article

Where to find talent for the company? If you motivate your employees properly, they will be happy to recommend them to you

Studies show that an employee referral program brings more than just "acquaintances" to the team. Employees recruited in this way bring quality and stay longer.

12/1/2023Article

By managing your company culture, you can increase your company's profits

It's better to manage company culture for thriving of company than to let it take a life on its own. There are several reasons for this.

11/20/2023Article

Employee referral program delivers more loyal employees cheaper and faster. How to set it up effectively?

Job seekers show more trust in employees than employers. And that's exactly what the employee referral program is betting on. Based on the principle of mutually beneficial cooperation, it brings new talents into the company who are more loyal. But what shouldn't be missing from a successful employee referral program?

4/26/2022Interview

Head of HR for the Capital of Slovakia: more and more young people want to work for the city

Several departments are going digital, civil servants go to work in jeans and trainers, they are not afraid to talk about long-overlooked topics, shares information with citizens, they talk openly about important issues and they have set up an innovation team and a lab that delivers effective digital solutions - no wonder the office is becoming an attractive workplace for young people too. We spoke to Martina Rothová, Head of Human Resources for the Capital City, to find out how the city's HR department works, what changes it is going through and which colleagues will fit into the team.

11/16/2021Article

Are you implementing digital solutions in your HR department ? Take inspiration from well-known Slovak and foreign companies.

Digital innovations have been changing HR departments in companies in our country and in neighboring countries for several years. How have well-known Slovak and local branches of foreign companies grasped this process? What situations have they had to cope with and what have the changes brought them?

8/24/2021Case Study

STILL CZ digitalizes recruitment, gives employees the opportunity to improve onboarding

The HR team at STILL CZ is increasingly moving its recruitment and onboarding activities online and using IT technologies. It has also managed to include cooperation with recruitment agencies in this process. The smart system has thus replaced individual candidate registration, tracks key data and the efficiency of the solution gives the HR department more time to devote to employees once they have been hired.

4/21/2021Interview

Renowned computer scientist Mária Bieliková: We don't want brains to leave Slovakia, but to circulate.

Slovak scientist Mária Bieliková is trying to change the “brain drain” trend where young talent is leaving Slovakia to pursue opportunities abroad, by giving them a reason to stay while at the same time offering an opportunity to return from abroad. The Founding of the Kempelen Institute - a project completely unprecedented in Slovakia, is the result of a long-term work and initiative. The largest private sector businesses invest in basic research and development. It connects the expertise from within academia with companies to deliver a wide range of applicable and practical IT solutions. It looks at how companies and universities can cooperate with the institute, how to create an inspiring environment for the talent in Slovakia, what kind of people will fit into the KInIT team and whether scientists actually go for a beer?

1/15/2020Case Study

Union employees participate in the selection of their colleagues by recommending them for a specific position. This bold move has proven to be successful after 2 years of the company's "referral" programme.

Union employees are able to participate in the selection of their colleagues by recommending them for a specific position. This bold move has proven to be successful over the 2 years the company's "referral" programme has been running.

10/19/2019Interview

96% of Slovak people know about happy socks and dancing hamsters (from the popular tv advertisement), but who are the people behind it?

Dedoles, genuinely cares about the happiness of their employees. Kamil Reľovský, HR Director at Dedoles, revealed to us what care for the employees looks like. Apparently very good, as the company has been growing rapidly and is continuing to expand, even during the time of the corona crisis. Hundreds of employees in a variety of roles have access to training, their own library, a wide range of benefits and are given the freedom to express their individuality.

7/18/2019Case Study

Generali: Following the successful implementation of Nalgoo at head office, we are digitalizing the sales network

Generali Insurance Company is one of the leaders in the field of digitalization, robotization and automation. The digital systems and applications used by its managers were expanded a few months ago to include the recruitment management application Nalgoo. Due to its great success at head office, it has also been adopted by the company's own sales network. Where the recruitment process is almost fully digitalised.

6/20/2019Case Study

Generali has digitised its recruitment process. Nalgoo's innovations move us forward.

Initially, the head office of Generali insurance company was looking for a system to digitalize its recruitment processes. For more than a year it has relied upon Nalgoo ATS and, based on the positive changes which were implemented, it has now expanded this approach into its own sales network. Apparently, this is not the final milestone! In the future, Generali wants to introduce it on other processes as well.

3/6/2019Case Study

With Nalgoo ATS, our recruitment process has become more efficient and simplified as far as possible

The Slovak branch of Kistler with more than 120 employees is a subsidiary of the Swiss company Kistler Group, a world leader of dynamic measuring systems. The local HR team was looking for a suitable tool to manage their recruitment processes. After about a year of using the Nalgoo ATS recruitment system, they have seen savings in time and energy for individual tasks, have clear data available at any time all in one place, and have more time to invest in internal HR projects thanks to the automation of processes.

2/15/2019Case Study

c2i works in cooperation with Porsche and Bentley: Nalgoo simplifies its HR processes

She believes the team's success grows with each newly hired employee - whether in production or the office. Daniela Dániel, an experienced HR professional, wants to focus on selecting the right person for any given role. She has brought digitalization and automation in the form of an Applicant Tracking System, Nalgoo ATS, to c2i, where she is responsible for „white collar recruitment“. Read about what it has brought to the company.

12/17/2018Case Study

Thanks to an intelligent system, we've swapped chaos for efficient, cost-saving solutions

Originally a small family business from Slovakia, Accace, was dealing with a chaotic HR process. The company did not have a unified system for recruiting new employees. The Nalgoo ATS product has streamlined and simplified their work to such an extent that they now want to expand the use of the system to their other European offices and even offer it to their clients.