Duan De Bruin’s Post

We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve made it onto Great Place To Work UK’s Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services list. 🎉 Great Place to Work do a brilliant job of recognising and supporting the best workplace cultures out there, and it’s a real honour to have made it onto their latest list. It shows that our dedication to making our workplace as supportive and welcoming as possible is paying off and we’d like to thank our brilliant employees for helping us get here. 💪 To find out more about our team and see what makes our workplace stand out from the pack, click the link in the comments below. ⬇️ #greatplacetowork #recruitment #recruitmentcareers

I always leave a lot of tabs open in my browser of articles or studies I want to catch up on. This morning I was looking at an open tab of the 80 best places to work for 2024 from the Boston Business Journal. I always like to look at who is being recognized and how/if they are doing things differently in the talent space. This morning, however, I was reflecting a bit more broadly about what truly makes a company a best place to work. The BBJ's definition includes survey scores in categories such as retention, communication, engagement, and team work. While these categories are certainly important, I suspect it starts with more fundamental aspects like trust, transparency, psychological safety, and DEI efforts. You can't overlook the importance of career development and flexibility as well. If you feel you work or have worked for a great work place, what made it great? #culture #engagement #talent

🌟 You’ve got sleek offices in high-end expensive tech parks. Amazing. 🍲 Offering plenty of food and beverage options in the office? Capturing and sharing it on social media to boost employer branding and attracting top talent. Great move! 📢 Since your social media game is strong, let’s talk about transparency in job postings on social media too. If your global counterparts can share salary ranges, why not you? Same company, the same team. What changes? 🔔 Every company has a budget—salaries are aligned with role, responsibility, and location. Telling candidates you’re “unsure of the budget” or waiting to see what they ask, only to make a low offer later, doesn’t reflect well. Not cool. The talent market may be vast, but it’s also tightly connected. People talk—about company culture, hiring experiences, and more. In this way, it’s a small world. Your company brand is at stake. If you’re showcasing your impressive spaces, why not be upfront about pay too? Candidates’ time and effort matter. When you’re fair and open, your #EmployerValueProposition skyrockets—no extra marketing spend is required. Be Fair. I would love to know if there is a single more tangible #EVP quotient that is driving talent. #talentmarketing #employeebranding

What a Year!? 🎞️🔄 Being a recruitment and HR manager at Fractory has taught me a lot. This year, we welcomed several new members to our team. One of the standout moments was when we needed to expand quickly and successfully hired 10 new people with a record time to hire of just 15 days—a significant win for me/us! At the same time, we also faced the tough decision to part ways with some team members for various reasons. While these changes impacted different teams, Fractory’s positive and resilient spirit stayed strong, which is truly inspiring. Adjustments are constant and will undoubtedly continue into next year (it’s all part of the journey! 💪). But having a strong, supportive team to navigate these shifts makes all the difference. One of the most fulfilling parts of my job this year has been my many one-on-one conversations with our employees and managers. Hearing their thoughts and challenges has been incredibly rewarding, and I hope I’ve been able to support them in meaningful ways. Recruitment slowed at times this year, giving me a chance to focus on improving our HR topics. We’ve enhanced our onboarding experience, gathered more valuable insights during offboarding, clarified job roles for everyone (which was much needed and somewhat challenging in startups), navigated the friendly battles between managers and employees, improved many HR insight processes so that more can be accomplished with fewer resources, etc. Recruitment-wise, we improved our kickoff meetings with hiring managers to ensure no details are missed, making hiring go more smoothly. Our job offers are now more transparent, provide new hires with more detailed information about us and the role, and use more metrics for a better overview. Overall, shifting from a reactive to a proactive approach was a key step we took to drive the transformations needed for our growth and future scalability. On a personal note, this year has been both challenging and rewarding. My partner and I took on the big task of building our dream home in Spain, which came with its fair share of stress and tough decisions. I traveled back and forth between Estonia and Spain several times and visited Manchester to connect with the other half of our team. I also went through burnout. With so many big decisions and responsibilities with both, burnout wasn’t surprising—it almost felt like a necessary pause to reflect and reset. All in all, I bounced back even stronger and ended the year with a promotion. This was exciting and bittersweet as we parted ways with a close colleague and manager who had been a great support. As I take on new responsibilities, I’m inspired by the strong spirit and resilience at Fractory and feel proud to be part of such a fantastic team. And about the picture: yes, that’s me next to our founder during a cooking class, looking like I’m helping out, but honestly, I was mainly focused on drinking wine 🤫 Cheers! Life is awesome ❤️

Nothing quite drains your stomach and makes you 'sigh', like when you see a message come through on a group chat, or receive a call to say someone isn't doing their shift, meaning "you know who(!)" is covering it! It gets worse when you look at the month ahead, knowing you can't make any weekend plans or book annual leave.... is that fair?! Knowing that you can rely on your team, and that the Service is safe when you're not in the building.... feels like winning a gold medal! Companies and managers often overlook recruitment, and retention specifically, when their teams are full; and everyone is pulling their weight. BUT!!! This is the time that you go deeper on retention, and ensure your recruitment processes flow smoothly; to avoid being in a position of desperation ever again! Don't sit back and relax! 📢 Managers working in Care...! 🔎 How's your weekend looking?

Are you ready to rise above the competition and attract the crème de la crème of talent? Participating in the prestigious "Best Places to Work in Central PA" program is your golden ticket to success! In today's fiercely competitive talent market, standing out from the crowd is essential. Here's why having the recognition of being one of the best places to work is a game-changer: 1️⃣ Elevate your employer brand: Being recognized as a top workplace enhances your employer brand and reputation. It showcases your commitment to providing an exceptional employee experience, making your organization an attractive destination for talented professionals. This distinction sets you apart from the competition and positions you as an employer of choice. 2️⃣ Attract exceptional candidates: Talented individuals seek out organizations where they can thrive and make a meaningful impact. By participating in the "Best Places to Work" program, you create a magnetic pull for top-tier candidates. They are drawn to the reputation of excellence and the positive work environment you offer, increasing the caliber of talent in your candidate pool. 3️⃣ Stay ahead of the curve: In a rapidly evolving industry, attracting top talent is crucial for innovation and growth. By participating in this program, you demonstrate your commitment to staying at the forefront of industry trends and creating an environment that nurtures creativity and excellence. Top talent gravitates towards companies that offer opportunities for growth and advancement. For 20+ years, @BestCompaniesGroup has been conducting employee engagement surveys and helping companies reach their full potential, which is why we decided to partner with this for this program. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to gain a competitive edge in the talent market. Register today to become a magnet for exceptional talent at https://lnkd.in/eeHrpfJ4. #BestPlacesToWork #EmployerBrand #TalentAttraction #IndustryLeadership #WorkplaceExcellence #CompetitiveAdvantage #WorkplaceExcellence #CompanyValues #WorkplaceWellness #EmployeeSatisfaction #CompanyCulture

🎅 Hiring Like Santa: Lessons from the North Pole Recruitment Team 🎄 What can we, as recruiters and HR professionals, learn from Santa's magical operation at the North Pole? From building a legendary employer brand to managing a seasonal workforce and keeping elves motivated, Santa’s recruitment strategy is a masterclass in efficiency and engagement. In our latest article, we explore: ✅ How to build a workplace everyone dreams of joining ✅ Key strategies for successful seasonal hiring ✅ Tips to keep your team motivated and avoid burnout - even during the busiest times ✨ Whether you're gearing up for the holiday rush or planning for next year, these lessons from the North Pole will inspire your recruitment strategy. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and lots of successful placements! 🎁 #Recruitment #SeasonalHiring #EmployerBranding #EmployeeEngagement #HRTips

1 in 8 Australian workers leave their jobs within the first year. Why? The job or organisation did not match with expectations set during the recruitment process.  Other common reasons: 👉 Poor first impression with the manager 👉 Unrealistic expectations 👉 Poor onboarding experience The cost? 💸 $20k+ per hire 💸 35 days to productivity How to fix it: ✨ Set clear expectations. Be transparent about the role and challenges. Promoting your EVP is great but don’t sell a dream that doesn’t exist. ✨ Refine your onboarding process. Provide a structured schedule so your new hire knows what to expect. Even better if you send it before day 1. ✨ Understand work styles. Use tools like "ways of working" documents to help align expectations, communication preferences, and work styles within your team (Want a free template? DM me!)

Are you ready to rise above the competition and attract the crème de la crème of talent? Participating in the prestigious "Best Places to Work in Central PA" program is your golden ticket to success! In today's fiercely competitive talent market, standing out from the crowd is essential. Here's why having the recognition of being one of the best places to work is a game-changer: 1️⃣ Elevate your employer brand: Being recognized as a top workplace enhances your employer brand and reputation. It showcases your commitment to providing an exceptional employee experience, making your organization an attractive destination for talented professionals. This distinction sets you apart from the competition and positions you as an employer of choice. 2️⃣ Attract exceptional candidates: Talented individuals seek out organizations where they can thrive and make a meaningful impact. By participating in the "Best Places to Work" program, you create a magnetic pull for top-tier candidates. They are drawn to the reputation of excellence and the positive work environment you offer, increasing the caliber of talent in your candidate pool. 3️⃣ Stay ahead of the curve: In a rapidly evolving industry, attracting top talent is crucial for innovation and growth. By participating in this program, you demonstrate your commitment to staying at the forefront of industry trends and creating an environment that nurtures creativity and excellence. Top talent gravitates towards companies that offer opportunities for growth and advancement. For 20+ years, @BestCompaniesGroup has been conducting employee engagement surveys and helping companies reach their full potential, which is why we decided to partner with this for this program. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to gain a competitive edge in the talent market. Register today to become a magnet for exceptional talent at https://lnkd.in/eeHrpfJ4. #BestPlacesToWork #EmployerBrand #TalentAttraction #IndustryLeadership #WorkplaceExcellence #CompetitiveAdvantage #WorkplaceExcellence #CompanyValues #WorkplaceWellness #EmployeeSatisfaction #CompanyCulture

"A mere 8% of employees seek internal opportunities for progression. This is despite more than two thirds of employees believing that companies should seek to help internal talent into new roles within the organisation." Company cultures and structures must change in order for employees to believe they are receiving the support, training and interview opportunities to move forward without moving on to a new organisation. https://lnkd.in/gmNdy9w7 #internalmobility #internalhire #employeeretention