Have you ever gone to a meeting with a certain expectation, only to understand that the other party hasn’t quite decided what they want to get out of it? Have you ever been set a task or a project only to have the scope amended a few weeks later? Have you ever completed an assignment,…
Show Off Your Layers On Social Media
As a recruiter, I am in the business of making assessments about people. I read the words on their CV, I listen to their answers at interview, I evaluate their body language and try to pick up on any signals that I can to give me the most rounded picture of who they are and…
The Micro-interactions of a Positive Outcome
We all want to ensure that life is positive not just for us, but for those around us. As much as is humanly possible, anyway. We all have our own versions of positivity. They are closely linked to our internal narratives of who we are, how we lead our lives and what we believe in….
Living on Autopilot Stops Us from Thinking (and Feeling)
My mum is unable to drive at the moment. I had to take her somewhere the other day, and she had problems getting into my car because it is a little low to the ground. “No problem,” I thought, “I’ll just drive hers.” I got in and proceeded to reverse out of the parking space,…
Who’s to Blame for a Bad Hire?
As a rugby Dad, I am certain that I spend far too much time reading into the game. One of the most important aspects of rugby is the giving and catching of passes. For those of you that aren’t aware, the ball has to be passed backwards and the catcher is not allowed to let…
Could Candidates End Up Missing Out After GDPR?
I imagine that the past month or so has seen a deluge of “would you like to keep in touch?” emails. I know that my inbox has been jammed full, and I have to say that I ignored many of them. I know that the new regulations have certainly made me think twice about…