There’s a lot of noise and concern about how artificial intelligence and automation will impact business as we know it. As automation begins to eliminate unskilled labor, it marks just the beginning of a workforce revolution that will transform every aspect of how organizations function and how work gets accomplished. For recruiters, the impact of…
Have you ever tried to figure out your career by asking yourself what you would do with a million dollars, or spent time pondering what you used to enjoy doing as a kid? We love to ask ourselves these questions in the hopes of having a flash of insight into our career direction. Why? Because…
I start with the premise that to be successful in recruitment, or in fact any career, you can be nice and there is really no need to be nasty. I would go as so far to say I think that nicer recruiters are actually way more successful, and more importantly, have greater longevity in their market than…
One of the unique things about working in an office with a lot of different people is that you have to deal with different personality types. This often means closely interacting with people who you otherwise avoid. And while most people have calm demeanors that are easy to get along with, there will always be…
Whether you enjoy or dislike your job, are planning a long or a short break from work, this could be the ideal time to reflect and ponder over what you might like to do next. Use this time out to your advantage. As a Career Coach I work with a lot of mums. Some have been out of work…
Almost all of my clients are small businesses. The Human Resources function is typically handled by the office manager, controller, accountant, VP of Finance or whoever was assigned the responsibility for payroll. The idea is generally “well, you’re the one paying people, so you might as well take the rest of the HR responsibility too”. These…
One of the biggest challenges companies have when they recruit is getting enough candidates to choose from. In addition, they also struggle to attract the correct sort of candidate. The flow on effect of this is feeling forced to spend significant amounts of money advertising jobs and engaging recruitment agencies, which can result in lost productivity. Ask a…
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It’s Time to Embrace Change
Change is scary. It is also something that sometimes we try not to let happen due to the level of fear associated with it… and consequently miss out on amazing opportunities. The reality is, change is inevitable. The more we can plan and be prepared for the next step, the easier change and transitioning will be. When…
Personal branding. What exactly does it mean and how can individuals and the organisations they represent benefit from it? Let’s take a closer look! I’ve had a chat with personal brand expert Jennifer Holloway, who specialises in getting people to blow their own trumpet… Read on for her pro tips on how to strike the perfect balance between business and personal…