Ever hear of the saying, They talk the talk but cannot walk the talk?” Boy is that true in terms of what I see in HR professionals. I have been reading a number of articles on all sorts of different HR systems and processes you need to consider when making the most of your People... Read More →

Recently I hit a wall in terms of my energy and enthusiasm. I have been going hard out working with companies in major growth mode, dedicating most of my waking hours getting the people side of these companies sorted so they can deliver their promises to customers and the... Read More →

SMALLER BUSINESSES – SURVIVING WITHOUT A STRATEGY? Business strategy sounds like a large document with a mission statement, a detailed segmentation of the market and an analysis of industry competition. Not something you would expect a smaller business to benefit from. Of... Read More →

Relying on the assessment of the individual and their manager leaves a lot of blind spots! 360 reviews can be a valuable addition to an organisation’s performance review process.  By involving the individual, staff, peers, manager and even customers ensures you get the full... Read More →

ARE YOUR ENDORSEMENTS IN LINKEDIN ADDING VALUE? Lately I’ve been receiving endorsements on my LinkedIn profile for various skills I have identified on my personal profile. Fantastic, you might say! Well actually, no, it’s not and I’ll tell you why. I’ve... Read More →

The recent announcement by the Minister of Labour of the new ‘starting-out’ wage raises some interesting opportunities for debate around the pros and cons of such a concept. The change which comes into effect in April 2013, allows eligible 16 to 19 year olds to be paid at no less... Read More →

For those of you who read last week’s blog you will remember we were talking about the elusive purple squirrel.  We discussed the value of such a rare and significant hire. No prizes for guessing what question has been lingering on people’s minds since that blog: How... Read More →