Challenge your Clients
November 23, 2011 11:45 AM written by Hannah Keep · Leave a Comment
But don’t break the relationship! Classic call, you can hear it now can’t you? ‘well when am I going to get feedback? Why haven’t you come back to me? You said this role was urgent’ (said in a frustrated tone). It happens every day, in every office, all over the world, when the client isn’t Read more
Recruitment – Do you want the blue pill or the red pill?
November 23, 2011 11:38 AM written by Philip Marks · Leave a Comment
I love that scene from The Matrix where Neo gets shot at with 100 bullets and he slows time down, leans back, relaxes and dodges every one of them. He seems to control time and space. What he has done is change his perspective of what is going on in reality. As you can tell, Read more
Do you celebrate success enough in your business? Success breeds success!
November 16, 2011 1:01 PM written by Nicola McHale · 1 Comment
We did last week at the launch of my book Transforming Teams and that was one of the key messages from the delegates on the night. Over 40 senior leaders came together for the evening in London to bring Transforming Teams to life. They came from all sectors – Public and Private – Corporate and Read more
Have you ever done it on the first date?
November 15, 2011 12:16 PM written by Terry Edwards · 1 Comment
When you first meet your ideal partner, even if it is “love at first sight,” you still wouldn’t propose on the first date. You are almost certain to get a NO! And rightly so… before anyone would make such a commitment you need to develop a relationship and trust with them first. The same applies to potential prospects Read more
Why is “Candidate Experience” important?
November 15, 2011 11:33 AM written by Stephen O'Donnell · Leave a Comment
More than ever, we are hearing these two words being chanted throughout the recruitment village that most of us live in. Buzz words and fads come and go, but this one puts a name to something that has always existed, whether it was paid any attention or not. So why do we even care about Read more
The PSL is dead, long live the PSL
November 1, 2011 8:42 AM written by Azmat Mohammed · 26 Comments
Are PSLs a Broken Practice? OK, so this is not a new topic area but the effectiveness of Preferred Supplier Lists is always being discussed. They have been around for years providing a level of surety to companies and the agencies included on the lists. Using effective PSLs, HR managers can streamline their entire recruitment Read more
Side-Stepping AWR?!
October 31, 2011 4:31 PM written by Lindsey Bell · Leave a Comment
The Agency Workers Regulations 2010 ("AWR") brought the promise of increased rights and pay protection for agency workers. In reality, it appears that not only is the Swedish Derogation being heavily used, but client organisations are exploring other ways to side step the AWR. In a recent survey by a large London law firm of Read more
