When one considers how important the people of a business are, then the business of bringing new people on board is complex. Not to be handled lightly, quickly, without recruitment experience. Recruiters should have real life experience and not rely on academic qualifications alone. Street smarts are an important part of the recruitment process. Rex…
If buying a home is part of why people want to earn more? If the prospect of increasing interest rates is something that takes people minds off the job, then why not at last ask about a program that helps them battle the interest rate and payout the mortgage sooner. It costs the employer nothing;…
Finding ways to show employees are valued apart from wage increases and career progression!? This is my personal introduction to Craig Parry, a professional working in the finance environment. I vouch for his integrity. I recommend this as a plausible way to demonstrate care for employees. There can be social activities (not always that successful…
Emotional Intelligence Author: Catherine Fox Date: 06/10/2003 18:59:00 Words: 965 Publication: Financial Review Section: Comment Opinion Page: 59 Source: AFRBreaking The holy grail of more accurately matching people to jobs has become even more alluring as turnover costs escalate and job tenures shorten and performance expectations rise. The interest has fuelled an entire industry of specialist testing, and…
Getting clarity in the organisational structure is about clarity in the strategic plan so right job descriptions can be written, the right people can be employed. It isn’t about filling an empty chair; it isn’t even about past experience necessarily except where absolutely imperative, it is about a person dynamics, initiative, ability to communicate in…
