Search like a Search Firm

Search like a Search Firm

My new clients often tell me “there is no one out there” for their tough searches. This is usually after they’ve tried to find candidates themselves, and become exhausted and frustrated in the process. I disagree with the statement – there is ALWAYS someone available (whether they know it at first or not), and they […]

My new clients often tell me “there is no one out there” for their tough searches. This is usually after they’ve tried to find candidates themselves, and become exhausted and frustrated in the process. I disagree with the statement – there is ALWAYS someone available (whether they know it at first or not), and they […]

Summer Recruitment Slow Down? or is it state of mind

Summer Recruitment Slow Down? or is it state of mind

As the weather gets warmer, the sunshine gets longer and the days grow long, we believe employment cycles slow down… Is this an urban myth or the truth? We do believe many managers start taking their vacations in the summer (it is high season after all) and recruiters and candidates cant seem to get any […]

As the weather gets warmer, the sunshine gets longer and the days grow long, we believe employment cycles slow down… Is this an urban myth or the truth? We do believe many managers start taking their vacations in the summer (it is high season after all) and recruiters and candidates cant seem to get any […]

How will job automation effect recruiters?

How will job automation effect recruiters?

More and more we come across articles on the automation of jobs. They seem to give a semi-coordinated warning signal that some jobs lost during the economic downturn may never re-appear. Despite the fact that we have had some recent economic back-wind, these jobs are facing a new threat. The Economist published an article in […]

More and more we come across articles on the automation of jobs. They seem to give a semi-coordinated warning signal that some jobs lost during the economic downturn may never re-appear. Despite the fact that we have had some recent economic back-wind, these jobs are facing a new threat. The Economist published an article in […]

Treat Your Staff As Your Kids

Treat Your Staff As Your Kids

I am very aware that I am going to be scoffed at for making a statement like managers who aspire to be leaders should treat their staff (direct and indirect reports) as they would treat their kids. So, let me explain what I mean: Difficult circumstances arise at work all the time, and some of […]

I am very aware that I am going to be scoffed at for making a statement like managers who aspire to be leaders should treat their staff (direct and indirect reports) as they would treat their kids. So, let me explain what I mean: Difficult circumstances arise at work all the time, and some of […]

Five Key Money Principles for Retirement

Five Key Money Principles for Retirement

This post will conclude the “Five Key Money Principles” series. Fourth Key Money Principle: Develop multiple streams of income. The more streams of income you have, the more likely you will be contented in retirement. Creating multiple streams of income during your working career is a great benefit and provides a great sense of security. […]

This post will conclude the “Five Key Money Principles” series. Fourth Key Money Principle: Develop multiple streams of income. The more streams of income you have, the more likely you will be contented in retirement. Creating multiple streams of income during your working career is a great benefit and provides a great sense of security. […]