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 →