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Case Study: Online Recruiting
Posted on21. Dec, 2011 by susan.
The first time I met Frank Stillone, managing director of The Silent Partner, he was looking for a ‘robust’ recruitment process. Finding the right people was difficult. Most didn’t live up to what was required for the role. Mistakes and poor performance from his staff were costing him business. He needed a better way [...]
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The time to ‘trust your gut’ is lunchtime…
Posted on29. Nov, 2011 by susan.
…not when you’re hiring a new staff member! Managers very often rely on their intuition or ‘gut feel’ when making staffing decisions. In my experience, it’s amazing how often we hear “it just felt right”, “she seems like a good fit” or “I feel very comfortable with him”. There’s a lot of confidence in intuition. [...]
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More places to find our articles
Posted on29. Aug, 2011 by susan.
As well as writing this blog, did you know I also write for other websites, e-zines and blogs? You will find my writing on the Leading Minds Academy, Dot Com Women, Planner Lounge and HR Daily Community websites, with different and relevant articles. Here are links to recent articles on those sites: Are you an [...]
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Critical skill shortage 5: Technical skills
Posted on04. Jul, 2011 by susan.
Welcome to the final article in this series based on data about skills shortages in the banking and finance sector, collected in the Kelly Skills at Work 2010 study. See our blog for previous articles on this topic. All the skills we looked at previously in this series – communication, problem solving and decision making, [...]
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Top 5 critical skills in shortfall
Posted on02. May, 2011 by susan.
The Kelly Skills at Work 2010 study uncovered a serious skills shortage in the Banking and Finance Sector in the Asia Pacific region. The five skills most in demand are also those considered most critical for mid to senior level managers across all industries. Of all organisations surveyed, 88% said the shortage of staff with the [...]
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Is ignorance really bliss?
Posted on31. Jan, 2011 by susan.
“When ignorance is bliss, ’tis folly to be wise.” – Thomas Gray, 1742. We often hear this quote, but would living by it be a useful strategy? In business and at work, as in other areas of life, we may experience: 1. Blissful ignorance – not knowing you don’t know. Often comes before a crisis! [...]
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The five step skills shortage strategy
Posted on12. Oct, 2010 by susan.
One of the constants in running a business is the challenge of attracting and retaining high quality staff. We have seen businesses opting to improve productivity among existing staff and control their recruitment budgets since the GFC hit Australia. At the same time, unemployment is staying low and the number of jobs advertised is slowly [...]
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Turn your ‘better than nothing’ into ‘really something’
Posted on28. Sep, 2010 by susan.
A comment by a client yesterday started me thinking about our willingness to settle for less than ideal when we could be seeking the best. With a little extra effort when recruiting staff, your business results can be ‘really something’ rather than ‘better than nothing’. First, some research on recruitment in small to medium enterprises… The [...]
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The one thing you need to know about performance…
Posted on21. Sep, 2010 by susan.
…and retention. Warning: What you are about to read is so obvious you’ll wonder why you haven’t already used it in selection and performance management! Enjoyment Performance Theory states that an individual will perform more effectively in a job if that individual: 1. Enjoys the tasks required by that job; 2. Has interests that relate to the [...]
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Top Tips for Interviewing Candidates
Posted on27. Aug, 2010 by susan.
This is a recording of the webinar held on Wednesday 25 August 2010. View now for an offer closing 31 August 2010. Top Tips For Interviewing Candidates from Susan Rochester on Vimeo.
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