The why of work

The why of work

In a recent survey, only 4% of respondents claimed that their motivation for work was pay.  More prevalent factors were their ‘sense of connection with their team, challenge in their work and feeling empowered in their roles’. Emotional Agility, Susan David This is...
Visibility Fears

Visibility Fears

How many of us have posted something and then felt a bit twitchy afterwards and perhaps even taken it down? Was that a bit too personal? Did I use the right terminology and grammar? Am I going to offend anyone? Personal brand is a term that many companies are...
Why Recruitment is ‘expensive’

Why Recruitment is ‘expensive’

Many clients, friends and family over the years have asked me this question.  They see the % fee at the time of candidate placement and wonder how we can justify it.  This was particularly challenging for me when I worked with schools who often had tight budgets and...
Fear of not belonging

Fear of not belonging

‘The notion of separation is our biggest delusion’Eckhart Tolle How many of us feel like we’re different, we don’t fit in or don’t belong.  Funnily enough, I think at some point in everyone’s lives they have felt like this so most people can relate to these feelings...
Mitigating Risk of Candidate Drop Out

Mitigating Risk of Candidate Drop Out

How frustrating is it when you’ve come to the end of the recruitment process and it all falls through?  The candidate seemed so keen at interview.  They would have been perfect for your team.  They didn’t say they had other interviews lined up… We feel your pain.  I...
The Importance Of Upskilling Employees

The Importance Of Upskilling Employees

What is upskilling? Upskilling involves improving the skills, knowledge and competencies of your current employees, usually through training. It gives your team the chance to build expertise and advance their professional growth. Why is it important? Employees own...