The Knowledge Bank

A bad hire can be costly and have a negative impact on the whole organization, resulting in reduced productivity and a poorer working environment. In this post, we highlight common causes of recruitment failure and provide concrete advice for a structured process that will ensure a successful hire – from the requirements profile and interview technique to a well-thought-out onboarding. Read on to learn how to build a stronger team.

Employees who feel seen, listened to and trusted perform better. They take more responsibility, drive innovation and stay longer in the organization. But how do you as a leader create these conditions? The answer often lies in coaching leadership.

In the premiere episode of Unik Talks, we meet our CEO Peter Undén in a conversation about clarity, transparency and the importance of ownership. About why the leader’s role is to create conditions – and how psychological security releases both ambition and performance.

Delegation is crucial in leadership but often difficult in practice. Here are insights into why – and how the right leadership development makes a difference.

Asking the right questions in an interview will help you make a strong impression and make the right decision. Here are some concrete tips on good questions to ask, what you can expect to be asked and how to prepare for the interview situation in a confident and professional way.

Preparation for a pay review is key. Here’s a practical guide and checklist to help you enter the conversation with confidence, clear arguments and realistic goals. Whether you’re at the start of your career or looking to take the next step, our advice will give you practical tools to elevate your role, talk about pay, and develop with your manager.

Find out how to use AI to strengthen your application documents without losing sight of the most important thing: yourself.

We use AI in our recruitment process – not to screen out candidates, but to streamline administration and create more time for people.

Finding the right candidate can feel like looking for a needle in a haystack.

Implementing a transition is one of the biggest challenges for an organization. For the employees affected, it often means worry and uncertainty, and for you as an employer, it is about showing responsibility, clarity and consideration.

Looking for a job can be stressful and frustrating – especially when employers take a long time to respond. Here are three concrete tips for job seekers who want to stay energized throughout the process.

In the past, clear plans and fixed structures could go a long way. Today, leadership is required to both create direction and manage uncertainty in a reality where change is the new normal.