Induction – the final but crucial step in the recruitment process I once worked with a company that made transformers. My project there reduced their turnover rate to 25%. This meant that, as a result of my … Continue reading
May 1, 2013 Nancy SlessengerLeave a comment
5 Recruitment Mistakes You Must Avoid – Mistake number 1: no preparation Last week I identified five recruitment mistakes. This week you can find out how to avoid the first mistake – not preparing properly. I remember seeing … Continue reading
March 26, 2013 Nancy SlessengerLeave a comment
I’m always surprised when people keep their objectives secret. Well, surprised, worried and sometimes suspicious. I’ve worked in many companies and organisations over the years, helping them to set their objectives and running workshops on how to … Continue reading
February 26, 2013 Nancy SlessengerLeave a comment
I was very interested to learn that the pope had resigned this week. It’s 600 years since a pope did this. But is Pope Benedict XVI really the first pope who should have resigned in 600 years? … Continue reading
February 19, 2013 Nancy SlessengerLeave a comment
I had a very interesting discussion recently with someone who runs a help desk and it prompted me to think about the difference between reactive and proactive objectives.This is a very important distinction because it has a huge … Continue reading
February 12, 2013 Nancy SlessengerLeave a comment
Last week we examined the difficult dilemma of Tom, in a job with skills far exceeding the requirements. His dilemma was what objectives should he set himself? Should he stick to those for the job grade or what he … Continue reading
February 5, 2013 Nancy SlessengerLeave a comment
A Grapevine reader got in touch recently with a tricky problem. Like a lot of people, Tom (not his real name), has been through many company reorganisations. In the last round, he kept a job, but … Continue reading
January 29, 2013 Nancy Slessenger1 Comment
15th January was Procrastinator’s New Year. I’m surprised it’s that early. No doubt it’s not celebrated till some time in February. Why do people procrastinate? On our time management courses I often come across … Continue reading
January 22, 2013 Nancy SlessengerLeave a comment
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