Writing academic reports and references Often I am asked about the references for some of the pieces I have written about on this site, for example SWOT, PESTLE & SMART, so I thought it was about time to provide an answer here rather than just in person.Unfortunately writing a reference for some of these is not as easy to answer as you may believe.The Harvard (and other referencing systems) were developed for the use of academic material. On this and other more popular management … [Read more...] about Writing academic reports and references
Giving and Checking Job References
On one of the Human Resources (HR) groups I participate in online a recent question was asked: What are your views on giving job references? HR managers gave a number of comments around the difference between factual information:Job title Start & finish dates Hours worked Number or volume of sickness absenceProviding free text information on job references Many job reference requests ask for comments about attitude, performance etc. some ask referees to grade people on … [Read more...] about Giving and Checking Job References
