What I am looking for in my ideal …

2020 has been, and will no doubt continue to be, a tough year. 2021 will be a year of continuing change for all of us in some way. We will be forced to reconsider the way we work, the way we socialise and what is important to us in our lives and in our careers.…

Read More

A message to jobseekers

It is tough for everyone at the moment. Businesses are struggling to pivot and reposition themselves for a new future, government debt is growing and unemployment is forecast to increase.  As industries and businesses adapt to these conditions, the workforce will need to change. New industries, new skills and new careers are on the horizon.…

Read More

A message to employers

It is tough for everyone at the moment. Businesses are struggling to pivot and reposition themselves for a new future, government debt is growing and unemployment is forecast to increase.  As industries and businesses adapt to these conditions, the workforce will need to change. New industries, new skills and new careers are on the horizon.…

Read More

What colour lies do you tell when hiring?

Everyone lies – white lies, grey lies, colourless lies, red and true-blue lies. I have told some of these lies and I am sure you have too. All these various types of lies are defined in the book Blindspot by Mahzarin Banaji and Anthony Greenwald. There is a reason and purpose behind all lies. We might lie…

Read More

It’s not about the stress – it’s about the recovery

Stress is on the rise; we all know it, right? Article after article pops up in our news feeds about its impact on our health, our relationships and our job performance. This has only become even more common during COVID-19. The effects of this rise cannot be overstated. Stress is having a significant impact on…

Read More