I had a conversation with a client last week which prompted me to think about the HR challenges that you face when you are a business leader experiencing the challenge of implementing your strategic plans. The question I was asked was: How do I know if I’ve got all my HR bases covered? The question was coming from a place not just of compliance but a genuine desire...
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When the going gets tough, tough decisions need to be made. Based on our experience, this has been a tough year for many SME’s. And for some, the unavoidable and unfortunate conclusion has been to let some people go. As a business leader, you know that the road to growth isn’t always smooth. Sometimes, despite your best efforts, sales decline, demand falter,...
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Have you ever had a conversation that you wish you could have handled differently? We’ve all had those moments—tough discussions that stick with us, both at work and in our personal lives. Lauren Ayers, our Senior HR and Recruitment Consultant, shared a personal story that highlights the importance of being emotionally aware during conflict situations. What...
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Some years ago, I had the opportunity to work with a leading Truck and Bus manufacturing company that saw a major leadership transition. A new Managing Director (MD) was appointed into the business with a clear mission: to improve the company’s performance. The obstacles tied to the job became evident almost immediately, as early as the first day. Here’s how the MD...
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I recently had the privilege of joining a panel of presenters at a YTM networking event on the topic of collaboration and productivity. I chose to speak from the human perspective. I defined productivity as empowering people to perform at their best and collaboration as combining diverse skills, talents, and experiences in pursuit of a common goal. Economists define...
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RECOGNITION DOES NOT ALWAYS HAVE TO BE ABOUT GRAND GESTURES At times, it’s the unexpected and impromptu acts that make a difference. To illustrate, let me share two stories with you. On one occasion, I was working on a major change initiative that was rapidly approaching rollout, and there was a mountain of training materials to review and sign off on before going...
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