by swalsh | Apr 8, 2016 | Executive, The world @work
Are you flying high on the digital steed or do you feel you’re being covertly surrounded by a digital Trojan horse? This week I attended Harnessing the Power of Digital, a Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) event with guest speaker Amanda Gome, the...
by Laurie Serafini | Mar 23, 2016 | Executive, The world @work
Can it really be true that you can win or lose an audience in just three seconds? More on that later, but first here is my checklist for an engaging professional presentation: Strategy – be prepared and have an agenda Energy level – show interest in what you’re...
by swalsh | Mar 9, 2016 | Executive, The world @work
Consider this: it’s estimated that US companies with 100 employees spend an average downtime of 17 hours per week clarifying communication, costing approx. USD$528,443 [1]. Communication is vital in all functions of a business, but even more so in HR, OHS and...
by Andrew Barr | Feb 11, 2016 | Executive, The world @work
When you see candidates, do you imagine the possibilities and give them scope to realise their potential? In recent weeks leading universities have advocated strongly for the removal of the traditional means by which students are selected for tertiary places – the...
by mlove | Oct 29, 2015 | Executive, The world @work
There is a quote from Richard Pratt that has always stuck with me throughout my recruitment career: “Always hire the best person for the job, not the best available. If they’re available they’re not necessarily the best.” One of the most costly...
