by Penny Henwood | Sep 12, 2011 | All Blogs, Job Interviews
Too many applicants underestimate how critical it is to do their research before applying for a job. Being prepared, understanding the role and knowing the company can go a long way in all stages of the application process. Read on for some great tips on how doing your research can set you apart from other applicants.
by Anne C | Aug 8, 2011 | All Blogs, Executive Recruitment, Recruitment and Selection, Sourcing
How you treat job candidates during the selection process has a major impact on how they view your organisation and whether you are seen as an employer of choice. Candidate care is a critical element of the selection process.
by Ron Passfield | Aug 5, 2011 | All Blogs
In a recent news release, Nick Deligiannis, Director of Hays Recruiting, stated that soft skills are “highly valued” by employers. He referred particularly to interpersonal, leadership and organisational skills. Nick Deligiannis commented that some...
by Ron Passfield | Aug 1, 2011 | All Blogs, Performance Management
A key tool that you have as a manager to shape team culture is the performance feedback conversation. There are three key elements to these performance conversations: Communicating expectations, Providing positive feedback, and Giving corrective feedback. If you do...
by Ron Passfield | Jul 30, 2011 | Action Coaching, All Blogs, Change Management, Manager Development
One of the key lessons in management development today is learning how to shape team culture. You are probably acutely aware of the culture above you (organizational culture) and the culture outside the organization (industry or national culture). What you may not...
by Ron Passfield | Jul 27, 2011 | All Blogs
A female employee was sacked recently for malicious gossip about her employer’s sex life and drug use. The employee in question made application under the Fair Work Act (2009) against the employer on the grounds of “unfair dismissal”. Fair Work Australia reported...
