by Anita Ziemer | Jul 18, 2016 | The world @work
When a Southern Belle interviewed for a Financial Planner’s role in Dallas, Texas, and addressed the interview panel with ‘Y’awl’, no one raised an eyebrow. But when one of our candidates in Sydney was on final interview with a new employer,... by cskevo | Jul 8, 2016 | The world @work
It’s not just good manners. Whether you’re HR, the hiring manager, or a recruiter, building relationships with candidates when recruiting new talent for your organisation is essential. Taking good care of candidates at each stage conveys a positive... by mlove | Jul 1, 2016 | Executive, The world @work
It’s a simple formula for athletes in elite sports: focus, preparation, practice and teamwork. Recently I attended a lunch with the Victorian Chamber featuring Australian Olympians Michael Klim, Nicole Livingstone, James Tomkins and Craig Mottram. For them,... by Geoff Slade | Jun 24, 2016 | The world @work
Being genuinely interested in everyone you meet may be second nature to those of us in the executive search business, but contrary to the popular saying, the reverse isn’t always true. In London for an AESC conference recently, I met John Niland. John is... by Geoff Slade | Jun 17, 2016 | The world @work
I’m often accused of being a ‘tough nut’. I think I’m firm but fair. I’m frustrated by underperformers, people missing targets and sloppy work practices. Sometimes I feel I’m painted as some sort of ogre, and now finally, I know... by Andrew Barr | Jun 7, 2016 | Executive, The world @work
The announcement of the world’s biggest education prize, worth more than $A12 million, offered by a Chinese tech billionaire, is symbolic of the surging wave of education for next gen China. Working with a group of schools myself in China recently, I have seen...