Hiring
What do employers want? Are you doing these 6 things?
The burning question everyone wants to know. After years of working with companies of all sizes, when it comes to people, deep down, they’re all searching for the same things. #1: Radiators, not drains. Most people want to come to work to be energised by the people around...
What’s the relationship between anxiety and the talent economy?
A recent poll within our talent community revealed that more than half of employees were feeling anxious about their jobs. Earlier this year I started writing down newspaper headlines. In an election year, I thought it might be an interesting exercise. Here’s a snippet of what I...
Tips for making new employees feel welcome
We’ve all been there and we all know how hard it is to be a newbie. First, let's go back to when you used to be that new employee: You knew no-one, You talked to no-one and You ate lunch by yourself When you don't feel welcome in a new...
Managing Conflict
No one likes conflict, especially when you’re responsible for ensuring it doesn’t get out of hand. Effective conflict management means a positive work and team environment. And, if you don’t address conflict promptly, it can be nothing short of toxic to your culture and could cost you...
Avoiding a bad hire
89% of early departures are due to culture mismatch. This means people are really good at assessing technical ability but not necessarily culture fit. In the hiring process, assessing cultural fit plays a vital role in building a successful team and creating/adding to a positive work...
How to add value in a new job – straight away
First impressions matter - because they last. Here are a few tips for starting well in a new role. Because, as they say - make a plan or plan to fail! Your first few months in a new job have a major impact on your success in...
Making sense of the job market with Angela Cameron
I've started to write this so many times this year, and it's no joke when I say that every time I begin to write, the world has changed again. Rain, floods, a cyclone, inflation, more rain, drought in the south (!), a cost of living crisis,...
Why You Failed to Get That Dream Job
Lack of Interview Preparation Just Cost You The Job. Over the years, I’ve observed a lot of people miss out on their dream jobs. It’s never a nice thing, making a call to someone who is overwhelmingly bought into a job opportunity - they’ve worked out...