"If you shoot for the stars and hit the moon, it's OK. But you've got to shoot for something. A lot of people don't even shoot."- Robert Townsend" Whether you are the CEO or working on the warehouse floor, when you see change coming, either from a change of leadership, market conditions and or a number of other factors that influence our various places of employment you have to look at the job fit…

Does your business need a performance boost?  In the last decade businesses have experienced significant changes in the way that they can operate and the expectations of their employees and customers.Think about the technological advances, along with the changes in how we communicate, and the ever-increasing competition as a result.  Now more than ever, it is important to promote effective…

If you’re a funded startup, in a turnaround, experiencing an uptick in growth, going through an acquisition, or on the cusp of something new that will change your business dramatically — hiring visionary people who can lead your company through growth can be a major challenge. When I worked at a well-known fashion company, the business planned to open 500 new stores within two years. I…

5 key Recruitment Trends for 2015 Widening gaps between demand and supply of skilled workers mean that recruitment will see a more competitive hiring and spending environment in 2015. In the coming year, 69% of recruiters expect to see competition increase. In the face of more challenging recruitment, what trends do recruiters need to keep up with to ensure successful sourcing and hiring…

St Petersbburg, Florida December 2014 -"Communication in the workplace is essential to the existance of the organisation, and sometimes we need more fine tuning than a university is able to provide" says Krystin about using a behavioural assessment program that she took as part of her management class at the University of South Florida (USF).   DISCflex™ is a tool designed to help students…

Author:- Stig Falster Interock Why is this important? A major differentiator in the performance of companies has been found to be related to the level of engagement.  Most companies would be surprised at the lack of engagement of most of their employees, although the signs are usually there for all to see. The statistics (Gallup) indicate that 70% of workers (in the US) are not engaged…

Well the answer to that is yes, but you maybe haven’t had time to do anything about it yet, why not?  Last year didn’t take that long to pass did it? What about your business?  How did last year go?  Did you get the performance that you were looking for or expecting from your staff?  If not, why not?  Was it something that you did or just maybe something that you…

 ZAC DE SILVA OPINION:  It is really interesting (obvious but worth stating) that all the supposed "great" human beings that have existed have had the same amount of time in a day and a year as you and I. So why were they able to achieve some really great things? They identified what was really important to them - their purpose - and then they did something about it. So many of us…

Most of us have suffered on both ends of the hiring process. More than once I have been a hiring manager and desperate to bring in talent. Each time I knew there were people out there who needed a job and would love the opportunities the organisation was offering, but no one seemed to be able to locate that talent and the search was taking forever. The frustration was incredible and work was not getting…

Indaba Global has revolutionized the eLearning marketplace once again by changing the way in which their clients are able to access their product range. For more than 20 years, Indaba provided high-quality eLearning materials to the world’s best known organizations for use in workshops, classrooms, and corporate training sessions. Idaba’s goal however with the release of its new platform…

I was on the train going into the city the other day and started to reminisce – you know it just seems like yesterday when….. and you all know just how that story goes.  One of the things that became extremely real to me a number of years ago was the fact that we cannot change the past, we can learn from it but we cannot change it! So where am I going with this?  If I cannot…

SUCCESSION PLANNING – ACT NOW AS 2015 MAY BE TOO LATE. Mike Laing – Owner Apposite Management - LinkedIn Profile How many times do we hear the story of employees leaving organisations only to be told “sorry to see you leaving, you had such a great future here.” This is quite often the first time that they have been told this. Apart from raising the obvious leadership issues…

Identifying, keeping and motivating high performing staff has a direct impact on the quality and quantity of your products and the satisfaction of your customers. Each position in an organisation requires unique abilities, traits and skill sets. The Prevue Assessment identifies and  quantifies  these important  traits for each candidate, revealing  the learning  abilities, …

OPINION: Building a great small business team is about more than just hiring the right people. It's about inspiring them with a vision, nurturing their talents as individuals, appreciating their dynamics as a team and making sure everyone understands what you need to achieve together. Your role is to know when to lead, and when it's right to manage - there's a difference. Guiding them through…

To plan or not to plan, your choice!  Peter Hosie I was born in a rural town in New Zealand, Wanganui.  My mother and father at that stage owned an Ice Cream factory.  As I understand it visiting time at the hospital was a favorite time for the nursing staff and other patients as dad used to always bring up ice cream, on a stick, in a cone or even a cake, for the staff.  Time…

“Inventions that changed the World!!” By Michael Laing - Owner Apposite Management, Melbourne Vic, Australia I have been watching with interest a program called “Inventions that changed the World”, and what a fascinating series it is. What it highlights is the significant changes that have occurred over the last 50 or 60 years and how things that we take for granted…

By Michael Laing - Owner Apposite Management, Melbourne Vic, Australia Why is it valuable for someone in a sales role to understand their DISC profile? Why would you want to be able to flex the way that you deal with your customers? (we call it DISCflex!) As an extension of that question, why is it valuable for sales people to be able to “dial up” or “dial down”…

Published by Vijai PANDEY on LinkedIn IDPs (Individual Development Plans) are crucial for any growth oriented person and companies spend a lot in getting their people assessed on the desired competencies and IDPs developed for them. Yet, more often than not, we see them being converted into a useless, 'nice to have' kind of document with no practical benefit for the employee or the organisation. This…

Hiring can be one of the biggest challenges for entrepreneurs. I've seen fellow business owners constantly struggling with bringing in team members that just don't work out. Over the years, I've found that there are 6 guidelines we always follow when hiring, allowing us to ensure we get a great fit for the specific job as well the culture we have built. 1. Hire and fire based on core values -…

A long working - hours culture at small and medium - sized firms could put staff at increased risk of ill health and 'burnout' Research by insurer AXA PPP found that nearly half of those surveyed regularly worked four of more hours overtime a week, with nearly a third putting in seven or more extra hours.  for more than half of those who worked overtime, the extra hours were unpaid. A fifth…