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As a detox for work addiction, in late 2016 my wife suggested it was time we took a sabbatical. And now in September 2017 that rhetoric is well and truly a reality. Like many business owners and leaders, it's taken me many years to move from taking two weeks off at a...
Thinking of asking for part-time hours? Read this first!
Having spent the last eight years working three days per week, I have firsthand experience of the benefits of part-time working arrangements, particularly when raising three young children. Those pesky medical, tradesperson and personal appointments can be slotted...
Mindfulness @work
I was at a workshop recently where the facilitator talked about Humans being descendants of the Nervous Apes, because all the Chilled Apes did not survive. He was referring to an evolutionary skill we have all developed, which is to perceive threats more acutely so...
EVP now means a partnership, with flexibility and the opportunity to contribute to a bigger picture
We've moved on from the Employee Value Proposition (EVP). Certainly a great working environment, progressive organisation culture, and the right level of remuneration with associated benefits are attractive to highly talented individuals. However, more and more I am...
Slade Group clocks 50 years in recruitment
Continuing the theme of reflecting on our milestone achievement, Slade Group has been looking back on our 50 year journey from the early days back in 1967, to present day and beyond. In 2017 we are reshaping our vision for the future and anticipating what challenges...
The nuances of effective feedback
When Robyn, a great candidate referred by a trusted source, crashed and burned in an interview, I asked if she might be open to discussing how she felt about the interview. "Yes please!" This led to a great two-way conversation. But what if I had said, "You were...
EOFY – trivia, observations and reflections
I've just finished an interview with an accountant… (insert your joke or comment of choice)… for a Financial Controller role. Actually it's a great opportunity with a small private investment company. I generally start an interview with an easy general question like,...
The changing face of the CEO
You may think you know what a CEO looks like – those of us who regularly work with senior people in other organisations or at a strategic level within our own – can picture some of the qualities common to those individuals who have been successful in business...
Daniel Goleman explains why Eco-intelligence is a thing
There's EQ, there's IQ, and now there's Eco Intelligence. Except the 'now' is 10 years old and I'm late to the party. How did I even hear about this? A few weeks ago, a bunch of us were rabbiting on about the relative EQ and IQ of a recent senior appointment, and our...
How to turn your work-ability into your biggest asset
My husband Ray and I are your typical Aussie mum and dad property investors; our three children are also young investors (in their 30s). Back in the 1980s, getting a deposit together to purchase a house was arguably as difficult as it is today. My husband and I...
A milestone year for Indigenous education
Slade Group is proud to support the Cathy Freeman Foundation in their 10 year anniversary celebrations this year. Last week we hosted an art show to mark ten years of making a difference to Indigenous students, which coincides with our own 50 year anniversary...
How sports coaches use world class leadership to create winning teams
Before I elaborate, I have a confession to make... I'm an ex senior AFL player, now a football coach and more recently, a professional recruiter. To outsiders, a senior coach is the face of their club, much like a hiring manager is a window to their organisation. They...