Have you ever wondered why so many people are posting polls on LinkedIn?  Well me too so I decided to research about it.  Suprisingly, there is a lot of information and insight you can gain by creating a poll and engaging your networks and beyond.  Check out the blog post here:  How to Engage New Audiences with LinkedIn Polls – Motionworks Careers (motionworks-careers.com)If you are interested in learning more about personal branding, career development or industry insight, register on our site or subsribe to our channels.  https://motionworks-careers.com/register/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSxpEibw5TmRp3U8cFzcuQg#linkedin #peronalbranding #linkedinpolls #careers

This is a follow up video from a blog we posted last week focusing on the higher than usual new hires I noticed on Linked In.  While the number of companies on hiring freezes is up significantly, it does not mean companies should not be in hiring mode with branding.  02:18  Why the candidate-experience is so important02:34  Speed and transparency are key to close the position effectively04:17  Companies have the upper hand in the market now but should still have a hiring strategy06:10  Attract passive candidates through branding07:10  Be transparent and start building the branding relationshipBranding is one of the best ways for companies to attract the right people to their brand, culture and mission for when hiring and the market picks up.  Check out some of the data here from the blog:  https://motionworks-careers.com/starting-a-new-career-in-uncertain-times/Motionworks Careers is dedicated to helping companies and hiring managers build a stronger brand through engaging content such as videos, blogs and podcasts that increase followers outside traditional streams.If you are interested to learn more about how we can help you attract talent with a stronger brand strategy, please contact us.  We look forward to helping you build your brand.Learn More Here:  www.motionworks-careers.com

I came across an article the other day about a new hire at a Japanese company that was fired because he was "out of frame" on webinars.  See story here:  https://mothership.sg/2020/05/japanese-fired-out-of-frame-zoom/While I do not know how accurate or valid this story is, it would not surprise me if it did happen, especially with a Japanese company. But the topic was interesting for a couple of reasons.  First of all, as ridiculous as this accusation sounds, it shows that some companies still do not know how to manage people whether they are onsite or offsite and secondly because the millennial complex and now the COVID complex are still real.  For more great content, register on our Career Site or follow us on our social media channels:Motionworks Careers (Website)https://www.motionworks-careers.comMotionworks Media (YouTube)https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSxpEibw5TmRp3U8cFzcuQgMotionworks Media (Website)https://www.motionworks.co.jp/portfolio/

This is an interview I did last year (pre-COVID-19 era) with a Japanese company employee who had worked for a large, Japanese insurance company for over 10 years and made the big decision to move to France to start a new life and career. The interview touches on some relevant topics in today's recruiting market in Japan and  helps better understand some of the frustrations many employees are facing in typically domestic companies. I was fascinated by her story and how frank she was with her opinions on many topics that affect retention and employee career development in Japan. With the current WFH environments many Japanese companies are facing, the same core issues are always going to affect the morale of employees and is something that companies should be more aware of during COVID-19 era.For more great content, register on our Career Site or follow us on our social media channels:Motionworks Careers (Website)https://www.motionworks-careers.comMotionworks Media (YouTube)https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSxpEibw5TmRp3U8cFzcuQgMotionworks Media (Website)https://www.motionworks.co.jp/portfolio/