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Balancing global EVP with local culture to engage top-tier graduates

At a time when workforces are increasingly global – and competition for the most skilled entry-level recruits has never been fiercer – HR leaders must ensure their engagement strategies are tailored to local audiences if they are to win the ‘war for talent’. Sandrine Miller, Global Head of Emerging Talent Consulting at Alexander Mann Solutions explains further.

HRD Summit/Europe 2018: highlights

The 8th HRD Summit/Europe held on the 22 and 23 May 2018 welcomed 450+ Senior industry and HR leaders from across the globe at the RAI, Amsterdam. The event themed: ‘Curators of the New Business Landscape: Building an Agile Future’, focused on the role HR leaders have in shaping the strategic direction of the organisation – providing nimble solutions to navigate today’s diverse and complex business environment. Watch our highlights video below.

Reasons for poor employee engagement

With 67% of the global workforce claiming to be disengaged there clearly is an issue that needs addressing with immediate effect. What are these specific issues, and how can they be practically addressed? We look further into this global issue.

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Emily Sexton-Brown,
Editor, HRD Connect