by Anita Ziemer | Sep 3, 2015 | The world @work
On the last Wednesday in August, Slade Group hosted its annual Footy Lunch. As usual there were meaty titbits from Caroline Wilson and plenty of differences of opinions about teams most likely, players least likely and coaches unlikely. As MC, Laurie Serafini fuelled... by wbrown | Aug 25, 2015 | Executive, The world @work
Needing to know now is critical to the flow of business. Here is one question learned early in my ‘headhunting’ career that cuts through time and 100 questions. When conducting an Executive Search or Selection assignment, my job is to determine whether a... by Geoff Slade | Aug 18, 2015 | The world @work
It used to be said that ideally every family needs a doctor, lawyer, plumber and chef in their ranks. I can’t say we have any of those, but we do have a particularly handy builder, a couple of digital media and marketing kids and a geek. Hey, who’s not... by spowell | Aug 10, 2015 | Executive, The world @work
I ride the lift with a gorgeous blonde bombshell checking her lipstick in the mirror. Oh, awkward. As we step out on the same floor I realise she’s more than likely Catherine*, the candidate I’m scheduled to interview at 1.00pm. I’m hiring for an NFP CEO role and this... by Laurie Serafini | Aug 5, 2015 | Executive, The world @work
All of us have 24 hours in a day. Not one minute more. Some use it brilliantly, others let it slip away. Take my accountant, for example. Let’s call him Tony. Known him for years through the football club, done our family work for years. He’s nicely set-up... by jweste | Jul 31, 2015 | The world @work
The setting: Any meeting room in corporate Australia The situation: Executive committee meeting The room dynamics: Hearty conversations interspersed with nervous politeness The issue: Who is that executive at the table no-one knows? Sounds familiar doesn’t it. Welcome...