Top Tips for Staff Productivity

Welcome to the latest in our Informative Business video series introduced this year to inspire and encourage business success in 2014 and beyond. The key driver to surviving in today’s complex economy relies on our ability to ensure efficient productivity, and much of this often lies within our own workforces. So we have decided to

Ouch! The Cost of Getting it Wrong

Getting the “right” person to fill a job is one of the most important things any leader can do. They can add to your culture and enable your business to be more successful than it was when they joined irrespective of how you measure success. Getting the “wrong” person can have dire consequences. There are

Change: You Have Two Choices

This week I have had the pleasure to speak with two long term clients about change. Both clients are male and in their mid 50’s. Both have been with their employers for over 20 years. Both are in reasonably senior and responsible roles within their organisations. Finally, both are now confronted with significant structural and

More Than Just Recruitment

After attending a breakfast recently on Social Media and personal branding, it got me thinking about my own brand and that of Optimum Consulting Group. Then low and be hold the next day while seeing a client regarding recruitment services, I was asked “what else does Optimum Consulting have to offer?” So on that note,

The Only Thing That Really Matters In Business

Meet John. John is the CEO of a medium-sized organisation which has offices in multiple locations. He has a record of achieving his goals, and in his spare time enjoys time with his young family and dreams about spending more time on the golf course. He and his senior leadership team are about to embark