8 Oct, 2018 | Attributes, Capability, Culture, Process, Recruitment
We were recruiting for an executive role and had already undertaken six reference checks on the candidate. Those referees confirmed that, yes, they believed the candidate could do the job. However, they neither confirmed he was superbly well suited to the role, nor... 
17 Aug, 2017 | Capability
Drive is talked about a lot when it comes to people’s performance, but what is drive, where does it come from and what is the benefit? Drive is a combination of desire and energy…or determination and ambition to achieve something. In Dan Pink’s renowned book, Drive,... 
13 Apr, 2017 | Capability
I love interviewing. However, I know not everyone does. I had a client once say he would rather get teeth pulled than undertake an interview. Why do I love it? An interview is a very powerful communication tool. When conducted well, it is like going on a... 
30 Jan, 2017 | Capability
The gig economy is growing in its prominence, but don’t lose sight of the advantages of hiring and engaging for the long term. Businesses today require greater flexibility to respond quickly to market changes. The gig economy – or the ability to deliver specialised... 
15 Aug, 2016 | Capability
It’s been more than 12 months since I undertook the Topgrading course developed by Brad Smart and made famous by Jack Welch. It follows a process Jack rolled out across GE’s businesses giving his management team the skills to identify and recruit ‘A players’. Jack... 
15 Jul, 2016 | Capability
Personality tests have been a key part of human resources functions – particularly recruitment – for some decades now. However, a lot of misrepresentation has occurred over the years around these tests. Some have positioned them as a final arbiter (which they... 