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
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New To Town: Tips To Starting In A New Environment
This is my first blog and if I am being honest, I’ve kind of dreaded doing it. A little insight into my backstory. I never considered the wonderful career of recruitment until about 5 months ago. I graduated with a Bachelor of Law and intended to work in a law firm and eventually practice. I
Jacinda Ardern – When The Time Is Right
Some leaders know when it’s their time to move on, have done what they needed to do in their role and sense that it’s time to hand over the reins and let someone else lead. In global politics, those leaders can be counted on one hand! Self-aware leaders acknowledge when they are burning out and
2023 – the war for talent is over!
At a time where most of us are refreshed after a break – we turn into positive beings! We cut back on chocolate and alcohol, we promise ourselves to hit the gym this year… we swap fries for salad…we are hopeful that the labour shortage is behind us and that 2023 will bring fresh hope…the
5 Tips for Dealing with Change Professionally & Personally
Fear is one of the strongest emotions we can have, and it often makes its presence known when we face change. Whether in the workplace or personal changes, there’s no doubt that for some, it is daunting, while others thrive. Change is inevitable in the workplace and our personal lives; how we deal with it
Winter Is Coming
I was a late convert to the juggernaut that was “Game of Thrones”. To be brutally honest, I only binge watched the series so I could join in on some of the conversations in the office but, like everyone, I was soon hooked and became a fan. From season one to the final season, the
How to Build Resilience – A Key to a Changing Work Environment
Resilience is a confidence builder and a vital personal and business tool that can help to overcome workplace and personal change. See some key steps and tips for developing and nurturing resilience for yourself and your team. Among many things in the world, and especially of late, business is forever shifting shape and feel. From
Diversity and Inclusion are More than Just Buzz Words
When we hear the word “diversity” we think of race or maybe culture or perhaps even gender quotas. Of course, when speaking about diversity; ethnicity, race and culture are key aspects. However in saying that, diversity is much broader. Diversity and inclusion are definitely buzz words that I’m sure a lot of us have heard
Cultural change – music from the past to help us in 2022!
“Come gather ‘round people, wherever you roam And admit that the waters around you have grown… Don’t criticise what you can’t understand Your old road is rapidly ageing Please get out of the new one if you can’t lend a hand For the times, they are a-changin’ Bob Dylan wrote these lyrics in 1964 and