by Geoff Slade | Apr 8, 2014 | The world @work
Have you ever lined up for a train ticket in rural India? It was as painful to watch as Rowan Atkinson packaging up that illicit Christmas gift in Love Actually… watching and waiting for that train ticket to actually make it into my hand reminded me that... by Geoff Slade | Apr 1, 2014 | The world @work
Just as good as my flu vaccination this week, was the recent pep talk from another Doctor. A little bit painful, but just what I needed. Dr Jim Collins speaking at the WPO conference in LA emphasised that repeated and continuous improvement leads to greatness.... by Anita Ziemer | Mar 25, 2014 | The world @work
Great bosses have a super impact on early stage careers. Until recently I hadn’t understood the full impact of a great boss over and above a first class education, blue chip organisation or dreamy job title. Tell me it’s otherwise, but I’ve seen... by nvolz | Mar 19, 2014 | The world @work
Have you ever thought about what it costs to get to work and the effect your commute has on you? A McCrindle Research survey Paying to Work: What’s work costing you? in June 2013 found: “Transport is the single greatest expense when it comes to work, with...
by Geoff Slade | Mar 11, 2014 | The world @work
Warning: the following may be offensive to some readers A few years ago Slade Group raised the lid on social discrimination in the hiring space and the business media gave it a good run. Social discrimination is the virtual thumbs down professionals can experience...
by Laurie Serafini | Mar 4, 2014 | Executive, The world @work
Here is a valuable career lesson. Recently I was at the final stages of a recruiting assignment. Slade Partners use a robust recruitment methodology, so I had some outstanding candidates for the client to interview. Shortlisted candidates had been asked to prepare a...