Let’s set the scene: You’ve just spent the last few weeks attending a series of nerve-wracking interviews, successfully completing reference checks and felt the rush of excitement when you receive a job offer. And then, just when you thought everything was done and dusted, your current employer throws a counteroffer onto the table to try […]
Making time for yourself and establishing a good routine of looking after yourself can actually be key in helping you to be more productive in the workplace. You know the old saying, “There are only so many hours in the day” is so true, so why not make the most of your time and achieve […]
Are you juggling multifaceted responsibilities in terms of parents and children, and looking to thrive and not just survive, in your professional life? Congratulations; You’re a member of the Sandwich Generation. The good news is, we sandwiches can absolutely continue to grow our careers while we also raise our children and care for our aging […]
A few weeks ago, I had a discussion with a client around the value he saw from outsourcing different areas of their business. This meant outsourcing functions (or parts of it) from IT, to Marketing, People and Culture and other areas to specialist consultants who can manage it. This business has a mandate to grow […]
Well, it’s the end of July, and we are now creeping towards to end of the year – It’s cold in the morning and dark when I get home at night – I feel like I am just going through the motions to keep the wheels turning. I am sure we have all felt like […]
As we all know, looking for jobs can be a daunting and unpleasant experience for a number of reasons. Ranging from fierce competition within the talent pool, to time-consuming processes due to several stages involved. On average an individual spends around 90,000 hours at work during their lifetime, and I believe we all want to […]
Another Financial year is upon us! A hectic time when budgets are negotiated, performance is reviewed, and strategies re-aligned. 2023/24 will, I am sure, see a major focus on people across our organisations especially as we are still experiencing labour shortages and a consistent increase in the cost of goods. Keeping the lights on […]
Right now, it is as stressful as ever if you are looking for a new job. Unemployment is down and there are fewer jobs available. There is also the increase in interest rates making the housing market a tight squeeze. With that in mind, it can be difficult to stay positive while looking for a […]
Everyone suffers setbacks, unfortunately, that is life. In Recruitment, you will quite often hear the saying champagne and razor blades and it wasn’t until recently that I realised how true this rang. For the past couple of weeks, I have been living the champagne lifestyle. I had a strong start to the quarter, made good […]
We all know about the effects of stress, and what can happen if you don’t monitor and manage it effectively. It affects your health in ways that you may not even be aware of, from headaches to insomnia, to decreased productivity. Stress may impact your mood, your behaviour, and your relationships, and in short, stress […]
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