Career advancement – it’s about give and take

Career advancement – it’s about give and take

Let’s face it most people welcome the opportunity to advance their careers. Whether adopting a cunning strategy to map out a route to the top; have been ‘tapped on the shoulder’ or, as with the majority of cases, have simply worked hard and have applied for a more...
Career planning: don’t be complacent, be prepared

Career planning: don’t be complacent, be prepared

It’s not unusual to find that senior individuals leaving organisations often struggle to reassert themselves in the job market. Whilst employed, executives have often benefitted from carefully mapped out succession plans that pave their way to the most senior...
Will TUPE always be a nightmare for HR?

Will TUPE always be a nightmare for HR?

Mention the word “TUPE” to any HR team and watch their reaction: a pursing of the lips, a deep breath and a sigh as they recall past experiences. However, TUPE is not going away. In fact, with increased outsourcing, mergers, acquisition and competitive tender...
Equality: are we doing enough?

Equality: are we doing enough?

Back in 2007 Mckinsey reported how organisations with women on the board outperformed those that didn’t. Jump forward to 2017 and most organisations recognise the tangible business benefits of building diverse and inclusive organisations. That said, the fact that 75%...
Successful leadership: when elements combine

Successful leadership: when elements combine

We’ve all come across ‘great leaders’, people who just seem to ‘get it right’ all of the time. Whether that’s ensuring that an organisation achieves and surpasses its objectives; maintaining employee morale in both the good times and the bad or creating environments...