Due to recent times of instability, many people are reconsidering their current roles and where they see themselves in the future. This instability was brought on by pandemic produced variables – changing work environments, corporate realignments and many more. These considerations are perhaps not as dramatic as ‘The Great Resignation’ (where someone will leave their…

When talking with business people about why they let a role over time, there is a frequently used expression: ‘I left this role because of my manager’. What does this really mean, and importantly, what can be done to fix the issue? What constitutes good management? Does the managed team have a realistic level of…

Much has been said about how difficult it is to attract and retain employees with the right skill set, attitude, and value systems. After all, these essential factors enable companies to gain a competitive advantage in today’s complex employment landscape. Why then is it so difficult for employers to understand that with a greater demand…

As we’ve been returning to the new normal at work in 2022, it has been interesting to see just how unaware some companies and line managers are when it comes to our economy’s employment crisis. The decision to hire more staff needs to be well thought out – even more so than in the past.…

The reality of life today is that there is so much advice being offered (if not forced upon us) that it is hard to work out what is relevant to each of us. It’s a confusing world, so how should you set your own expectation levels? This blog post is for candidates who are constantly…

Welcome back! We hope your holiday season was enjoyable and restful. Now that you are back at work, it must be good to see things have improved since last year…or have they? Many people we spoke to over the break said they had taken time to reflect on what was important to them in life.…

As we come to the end of the year (and hopefully take a break) it’s a good time to reflect on the year that was. Yes, it was tough and I along with you will be glad to take a breath. If you are like me, you are feeling a little jaded and tired, after…

It can be scary and difficult to work out a good strategy for success in progressing your career, even if you are a skilled professional working in your chosen field. There is no doubt that finding a job is a job. You need to be focused on a strategy for success and understand that no…

Organisations are having difficulty encouraging their employees to return to the office, even on a part time basis. This is leading to a disconnect in terms of focus, culture and commercial outcomes. The situation is being worsened where many clients are now returning to their offices and require a greater level of interaction – face…