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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, and dropped the 'Y bomb'...
Why your feedback is the most important news a candidate will receive
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 impression of your...
4 ways an Olympic triumph translates into success at 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, achieving...
The two types of trust
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 best-known as...
Tough nut or fair, but firm?
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 why. Apparently, nearly 50% of...
Our prized skills in education are an export opportunity
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...
When multi-tasking feels like doggy paddling…
As our lives get busier, multi-tasking becomes a necessity to cope with life's demands. We may think that we are super human; that we can do it all with time to spare, when in reality we're struggling to keep our heads above water. So when does successful...
A healthy me means a healthy you!
Seriously, without being twee, it’s true. I admit I live a pretty healthy lifestyle: I lift weights, I eat chicken breast, love vegetables, and drink my three litres of water per day. So, when our leadership team sat down to discuss how to better look after our teams,...
Your recruiter is a tool
Well, I don’t mean tool in the pejorative! A well forged, fit for purpose tool is a valued accessory. Would you attempt a home renovation with just a hammer? In the job search process, savvy candidates realise recruiters are part of the solution – a tool in their kit...
Valuable business take-outs from (un)likely sources
Take a good hard look at yourself Australian small businesses leaders. The Prime Minister wants you to innovate but it’s even simpler than that: listen to your customers and your staff – they’ve got plenty of answers to doing better business. Today I harvested two...
Every temporary tells a story
Why do people like to temp? Over the years as a consultant filling temporary positions, I have met all kinds of candidates. Each one has a unique story and a different reason as to why they want short-term work. The obvious ones who we expect to find in temp roles are...
What did Ita say? And what’s it got to do with anemones?
I love science, I love sea anemones and I know exactly why I am doing a PhD. I want to make a difference with my work. My beautiful friend Carly has Multiple Sclerosis, as does the irreverent comedian Tim Ferguson. They are my inspiration every day. So when the going...