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We often work with training organisations who use 360 feedback as an input into the design of a training programme. More often now, we are working with organisations who recognise that the 360 itself requires people to be trained. Training can assist...
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The CEO is dead, long live the ceo - Ian Buckingham's weekly column on behalf of the true brand champions out there! OK - you've had your discretionary spending budgets slashed; there's talk of re-sizing and the leaders have locked themselves...
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Jane Fraser, partner, Maclay Murray & Spens As companies explore alternative working models and move away from the traditional nine-to-five, Monday-to-Friday structure, an increasing number of workers are considering punctuating their CVs with career...
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As the New Year approaches, we all feel the urge to make changes and improve our lifestyle. This can range from getting fit and healthy to changing career, or even relocating abroad. Often it is easier said than done, and we all make grand plans that...
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So 2008 is behind us and the world is about to go back to work. Did you make your new year resolutions? Did you set your goals for 2009? Maybe survival is enough, making the setting of goals seem less relevant this year - maybe even fatuous? But how would...
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There's a line in a festive song that goes something like "the Christmas you get, you deserve" . I wonder if the employees of our leading high street banks feel that way this year as the instructions filter down from on high that, in light...
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Preparing for an interview can often be as daunting as the interview itself, particularly if it has been a long time since you made your last move. During an economic downturn an interview can feel more daunting than ever. When there are fewer jobs but...
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One of the proven methods of extracting innovation from an otherwise stale organization has been to embark upon “skunkworks” projects. These are projects that are cobbled together by passionate instigators within an organization who see an opportunity...
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Writing a CV can be one of the most arduous tasks when looking for a new career. Sometimes more so than the interview process as your CV is the first impression a potential employer will have of you and without meeting you personally, is the only opportunity...
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The art of writing a CV – and it is an art - is all about painting a picture of yourself (to extend the metaphor). But where do you start? The correct way to write a CV can be as subjective as what colour shoes you choose to wear, which football team...
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Despite years of flexible working and child friendly policies, women are still struggling to reach the boardroom and the proposed Equality Bill may make this rise to power even harder to achieve. Designed to bring together nine major laws and over 100...
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360 degree feedback and performance appraisals both depend on the ability of respondents (often the line manager) to write great feedback comments. I've been handling a number of debrief sessions recently and it was interesting to note how reliant...
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Claire Parkin, Head of Assessment Services, TMP Worldwide Competenices describe the way we do things or the ‘behaviours’ we use and are a mixture of skills, abilities, motivations and knowledge. Competency based interviews are used to evaluate a candidate...
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This is perhaps the most common career dilemma I have come across in my time as a careers adviser and occupational psychologist. I often encounter people with little idea of what may suit them. This can be a problem which becomes more of a concern as...
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If you could outline now more than ever, you find yourself in a position of worrying about your job security, perhaps you should look at alternative ways to supplement your income or use a second career choice as a back-up. People often talk to me about...
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