by scarter | Oct 6, 2017 | Education, Executive, The world @work
“When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” – Viktor E. Frankl Have you ever wondered why the subject of change can provoke strong emotions? Back in the fixed-line age of last century(!) when timed local calls were first...
by rgrant | Aug 28, 2017 | Executive, The world @work
Having spent the last eight years working three days per week, I have firsthand experience of the benefits of part-time working arrangements, particularly when raising three young children. Those pesky medical, tradesperson and personal appointments can be slotted...
by scarruthers | Aug 9, 2017 | Executive, The world @work
We’ve moved on from the Employee Value Proposition (EVP). Certainly a great working environment, progressive organisation culture, and the right level of remuneration with associated benefits are attractive to highly talented individuals. However, more and more...
by scarter | Jul 6, 2017 | Education, Executive, The world @work
When Robyn, a great candidate referred by a trusted source, crashed and burned in an interview, I asked if she might be open to discussing how she felt about the interview. “Yes please!” This led to a great two-way conversation. But what if I had said,...
by scarruthers | Jun 19, 2017 | Executive, The world @work
You may think you know what a CEO looks like – those of us who regularly work with senior people in other organisations or at a strategic level within our own – can picture some of the qualities common to those individuals who have been successful in business...
by jdavenport | May 12, 2017 | Executive, The world @work
Before I elaborate, I have a confession to make… I’m an ex senior AFL player, now a football coach and more recently, a professional recruiter. To outsiders, a senior coach is the face of their club, much like a hiring manager is a window to their...