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What will my life look like if I say yes?
One of the most important questions a candidate asks about a new job often has very little to do with the job description itself. It is something much more personal: What will my life look like if I say yes? Of course salary matters. People want to be paid fairly, they want to feel valued, […]
Outplacement – So Much More Than Helping Someone Write a CV
I recently supported someone through an outplacement process that reminded me how easy it is to underestimate what this work involves. In theory, outplacement services should be fairly straightforward: update the CV, prepare for interviews and help someone begin looking for their next role. In reality, people do not always arrive ready to leap enthusiastically […]
Why Multi-Listing Recruitment Roles Can Damage Your Brand
When a role is urgent, it can be tempting to brief several recruitment agencies at the same time and hope that more activity will mean a faster result. On the surface, that feels logical. More recruiters. More candidates. More chance of finding the right person. In my experience, recruitment doesn’t work that neatly. When multiple […]
Curiosity: The Success Factor We Don’t Talk About Enough
When talking with candidates and clients about employee success factors, I often return to familiar themes such as: motivational fit, values alignment, emotional intelligence, communication, shared purpose and the ability to contribute positively to a team. All of these factors are important, commercially relevant and desirable characteristics we want to see displayed. But there is […]
The Unspoken Contracts Between Us
It was freezing in Christchurch this morning and Mrs Bish decided she couldn’t face the bike ride to work so I dropped her in. She had a wee stumble moment as she hopped out of the car, I wound down the window and called out: “Bitterman!” (bonus points to anyone who can identify the slightly […]
A Winning Formula for Emotional Intelligence & Leadership Success
Is striking a harmonious balance between intellect, empathy, and pragmatism the formula to achieving the best relationships?
Steady Leadership in a Shifting Market
Steady Hands in a Shifting Market Why tougher conditions demand better leadership and recruitment decisions There’s been a bit of noise this week about the economy. Unemployment has nudged up, growth is a bit patchy in places and confidence feels cautious. The headlines are doing what headlines do – a mix of concern with just […]
Boards Are Leadership Teams Too
Why getting to know each other might be the most under-rated governance strategy In the boardroom, we often talk about value. Adding value. Protecting value. Creating value. But here’s something I’ve noticed more often lately: Many boards are so focused on delivering value to the organisation that they forget to invest in something equally important…the […]
Hiring a CEO? Start by Looking in the Mirror
The six questions every board should ask themselves before appointing their next chief executive The CEO isn’t just your next employee. They’re your strategic partner. The health of your relationship will shape the culture, courage and trajectory of your entire organisation. But here’s what’s often missed: Hiring the right CEO only works if your board […]