Career
How To Implement A Flexible Working Plan
It’s currently a candidate’s market. In specific areas, there is a huge demand for talent and multiple job offer situations are becoming the norm. As a result - organisations are having to pull out all the bells and whistles to try to attract the best...
Satisfaction Through Mastery
I have recently taken up an advisory board role for the Tech Futures Lab, and came across a great blog from the lab on What’s your why? 'Purpose' is the new black. It discusses the great Japanese concept of Ikiagai - which is a Japanese term for "a...
What do you mean “flexible working”?
We talk a lot about working flexibility these days. Which is great because it shows we have grown up a bit - as people and organisations. It’s also a two-way thing - employees putting in the time when needed to get the job done and...
What Do Employers Want?
We have worked with thousands of clients. They range in size from SME, privately held organisations, through to global corporates with huge reporting structures. We’ve sat down with them, talked about their company, their team, their pain and their aspirations. And when it comes to people...
Why Interviewing Is Like Dancing With the Stars
Picture Copyright © 2018 MediaWorks TV I admit it. In recent weeks, I have been pulled into the vortex that is Dancing With The Stars. I blame David Seymour. Why? Because he has made the watching so compelling! It also got me thinking that the recruitment interview...
Starting Your Career? Here are 17 tips which will ensure your success….
Greg is an owner and director of Consult. He is one of the most well-regarded figures in recruitment - for both his success but also because of the way he runs businesses as well as engaging and leading people. Greg originally posted this blog in relation...
The Most Annoying Resume Blunders
As a team, we’ve pretty much seen every resume blunder known to humankind. I stupidly asked the team what they think the most annoying resume blunders are and opened up a tsunami of pent up CV angst. So do yourself and your local friendly recruiter...
How To Handle a Resignation Like A Pro
If you are reading this, you likely have a team or are planning to in the future. Over time, people will come and go from your team and this will make you happy or sad. Here are some tips on how to handle a resignation...