Anyone involved in recruitment in Malta trails the internet in search for clues about their candidates, with the hope of making a more informed decision. Some manage to scoop out articles from online news or information from law enforcement sites however most trawl social networks in search of[...]
That recruitment in Malta is moving online is no breakthrough observation, however in-depth and reliable statistics are hard to come by. Here is our attempt at profiling the Maltese online job seeker. Examining 47,814 unique Malta-based visitors to konnekt.com from January 1 2012 to October 31[...]
It may seem that attractive women are more likely to get promoted on their job rather than their plain-Jane colleagues. The same goes for men. Bradley Ruffle at Ben-Gurion University, and Ze’ev Shtudiner at Ariel University Centre researched this issue and discovered that although a handsome[...]
Whether it was a gold star on our school work or a packet of sweets from our grandparents, a reward was always something we worked hard to earn. A recent study has shown that this drive that takes over us when we are promised an award can be beneficial. Stuart Hyland from Hay Group,the[...]
Envy may play an important role in what the brain gives most attention to, as well as one’s memory. One experiences envy as an intricate blend of distasteful psychological states such as inferiority, injustice, and resentment. These emotions are generally hidden due to the fact that we don’t[...]
Hiring the right person: Is it as easy as choosing between good and bad? Present anyone with the two apples above and ask them to choose one to eat. The likelihood is the vast majority will lean towards the apple on the right. The decision is prompted by the visual, tactile and olfactory[...]