Staff - love them or hate them, all businesses need them to not only survive, but thrive. From time to time every business needs to hire some one. This usually involves placing an advertisement somewhere, having a number of people apply, short listing, interviewing and then offering the best or most suitable person.Sounds simple huh!Ok so we all know that short-listing can be a challenge, and as for interviewing, well that is a whole set of blogs on their own. Giving recruitment feedback … [Read more...] about Recruitment Feedback – The brand image of your organization
Recruitment Feedback
In this short clip from a BBC news show, we can see the impact not getting any form of acknowledgement or feedback gives job hunters. see full piece: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-20509189 … [Read more...] about Recruitment Feedback
SWOT analysis and university students
SWOT Analysis - an email question Yes another article on SWOT analysis.On this site we have several pages exploring the SWOT analysis, and from time to time we receive emails asking for help. Usually from students on university or professional courses studying Management, Business studies or Human Resources.On this occasion I felt that rather then just a personal reply, that it should form the content of an article in its own right. The question was: I came across your website, and … [Read more...] about SWOT analysis and university students
Manners online and forum/ platform culture
Manners online and forum/ platform culture - are they the same? There have recently been some discussions about the culture of social media sites and this sometimes gets confused with "manners" - but are they the same thing?In the real world as children and young adults we learn how to act with politeness, respect, and courtesy.However in the virtual world or world of social media, manners are still developing.This slideshare shows some great tips for social media manners … [Read more...] about Manners online and forum/ platform culture
Beyond Tribalism – Book Review
Beyond Tribalism by Celia de Anca a review Beyond Tribalism - beyond the cover This is a 300 page book with a smattering of figures and tables, 15 in total. At first look a traditional "heavy" flick showing page after page of text in a uniform layout.The forward to Beyond Tribalism is by Professor Emeritus Arpad von Lazar of Tufts University, who says This is an important book about circumstance, a condition and a behavioral and structural given with which we are … [Read more...] about Beyond Tribalism – Book Review
The Outstanding Organization – Book Review
The Outstanding Organization by Karen Martin, published by McGrawHill.The Outstanding Organization is a 215 page book for anyone involved in the strategic direction and decision making of an organization. The Outstanding Organization is broken into six main sections:Cracks in the foundation Clarity Focus Discipline Engagement Adopting habits that payAs a book, The Outstanding Organization is well researched with a plethora of mini case studies and examples. Linked to … [Read more...] about The Outstanding Organization – Book Review
Ready for Change – book review
Ready for Change - Edited by Cora Lynn Heimer RathboneThis is a change management book aimed at Leaders, managers, Human Resources and organizational change professionals looking to be ready for change. Initial reaction - Ready for Change One thing I do first when looking at a management book for the first time is look at the design. Are there illustrations, models or tables helping to communicate key messages - and this book is full of them! Over 44 in just 260 pages.This may sound … [Read more...] about Ready for Change – book review
Consequences – Diverse to Mosaic Britain
A few weeks ago I was offered Susan Popoola's book, Consequences for review at a networking event. Not for me thanks Now to be honest this is not the sort of book I would usually buy, or for that matter read. On the tube (underground/ subway in London) on the way home, with nothing else to read I started to flick through. I was hooked. I had read over a third before reaching my local station. Sit up and listen This is a hard hitting, no holds barred look at modern society in a diverse … [Read more...] about Consequences – Diverse to Mosaic Britain
Business Networking Tips
Tips for Business Networking Networking, is it a key requirement for career success? Do you love it or loath it?This was the topic in one recent discussion on an HR community group. Answers ranged fromI do it only when I have to for business Hate the very thought of it It is part of what you need to do Love it, it enriches my worldWhat was interesting, was that whilst almost all respondents agreed that it was an essential activity, there was a feeling of resistance or … [Read more...] about Business Networking Tips
Day 3 – #cipd12
Good Morning.Welcome to the final day of the CIPD annual conference for 2012.Again a packed, busy day. I hope the session I attend are of interest.The text below, was written live from the blog, you can see the timestamps, please excuse any errors!16.37 #cipd12 was an awesome, engaging and motivational event – lots of learning, lots of messages, and an opportunity for chaneg for us all – thank you #petecheese and the @cipd team – until #cipd1316.36#cipd12 peter … [Read more...] about Day 3 – #cipd12
Confidence, Respect, Trust and Professionalism #cipd12
Change required for HR, Recruitment and people leadership By the end of day 2 of the annual CIPD conference, there were some underlying trends that I have been increasingly aware of and felt that rather than blog about a particular session or speaker, that these themes should not get lost between the cracks.These trends or themes include Confidence, Respect, Trust and by implication, Professionalism. Confidence Several speakers have talked about youth employment and unemployment. That … [Read more...] about Confidence, Respect, Trust and Professionalism #cipd12
Day 2 of #cipd12 Conference – Live Blog
#CIPD12 day 2 Thanks for coming back!Yesterdays experiment with the blog worked well, and was well received. So here is to day two.Day one was a great day, and I am sure I will write more substantial posts in the coming weeks, but for now I hope that this helps you.Please forgive the grammar & spelling - this blog is real time!Today's content:<<Please remember this was a live record>>17.28dealings with unions probably take 50% of my time, but they … [Read more...] about Day 2 of #cipd12 Conference – Live Blog
All change for the CIPD – #cipd12
In the UK, the world’s largest chartered institute for Human resource professionals are in the middle of their annual conference and exhibition.In another blog I have been tweeting and blogging live some of the key points, but felt that this topic deserves a specific mention. New CEO of CIPD Just a few short months ago (July 2012), Peter Cheese took control of the reins of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) from Jackie Orme.Orme herself, led the institute … [Read more...] about All change for the CIPD – #cipd12
#cipd12 Welcome to the CIPD Annual Conference & Exhibition
Welcome to the annual conference of the CIPD#cipd12 On this post I will attempt to maintain a live blog throughout the conference programme. #CIPD12 Feel free to add your own comments or thoughts<<what you are reading here is a series of tweets, and the time I made them. This was live blogging in action>> #cipd12 Live blog (in Reverse order)17.16This is the end of the blog from the sessions for day one – more from me tomorrow #cipd12let me know what you think … [Read more...] about #cipd12 Welcome to the CIPD Annual Conference & Exhibition
HR Must Embrace Social Media
Human Resources - gate keepers or enablers According to a survey by SilkRoad, over 75% of HR professionals feel that they are being left behind when it comes to social media.With a 91% of firms claiming to use social media to evaluate potential candidates, what we all do online can make or break our next career change. Knowing what we should (and should not be doing), is becoming increasingly important. Collaboration through Social Media One of the nirvana of HR is employee engagement. … [Read more...] about HR Must Embrace Social Media
5 ways detect lying clients reading their facial cues
Reading facial cues Whilst looking for some images to illustrate an influencing course I am designing I came across this graphic.From its title "5 ways detect lying clients reading their facial cues" you would be led to believe that reading body language and facial cues is easy, but is it?Are these "actions" real or constructed? If real can they be masked or covered?Take the second image "I'm signing this off today" - maybe this is not because you have lost the deal but because the … [Read more...] about 5 ways detect lying clients reading their facial cues
Four attention issues for leaders
Leaders can: 1. Focus their own attention 2. Attract the right attention to themselves 3. Direct the attention of those that follow them 4. Maintain the attention of their customers and clientsBeck and Davenport … [Read more...] about Four attention issues for leaders
Public sector sexism and the lost generation
Public sector sexism and the lost generation It's unusual for me to write about political issues, but last week I heard what in my mind is one of the worst cases of potential sexism in an institutional organisation for many years. I'm sure you have other examples, but here is mine. Wasted 2 years of her life? "B" is 18, She has just completed a 2 year college course in animal management (diploma level 3 extended). She attained good grades. She has a passion for animal of all sizes and off her … [Read more...] about Public sector sexism and the lost generation
Public sector sexism and the lost generation
Public sector sexism and the lost generation It's unusual for me to write about political issues, but last week I heard what in my mind is one of the worst cases of potential sexism in an institutional organisation for many years. I'm sure you have other examples, but here is mine.Is there Public sector sexism? Is it institutional? 2 years of her life wasted? "B" is 18, She has just completed a 2 year college course in animal management (diploma level 3 extended). She attained good … [Read more...] about Public sector sexism and the lost generation
Should I Dial Up VoIP for My Small Business?
Should I Dial Up VoIP for My Small Business? As any small business owner knows, keeping your revenue stream ahead of your expenditures means the difference between a successful business and one that is either just getting by or potentially going under.Should you find yourself looking to trim some costs in your company, and at the same time seeking to enhance productivity for your employees, dialing up Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) may be just the solution.For those business owners not … [Read more...] about Should I Dial Up VoIP for My Small Business?
