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I hope you are well. We are living in interesting times. James and I have been bunkered down for the duration and working from home. We are discovering the wonders of digital communications and have been meeting with our clients via Zoom along with delivering short training presentations. As usual, we remain available to support our clients. ...

In the world of recruitment there is one great big elephant in the room when it comes to making better hiring decisions. We don’t often talk about it, but at least we can do some constructive soul searching about it. The elephant goes by the name of Unconscious Bias.

Unconscious Bias is a first cousin to Gut Feel and Instinct, all three ...

What is a Marginal Performer?

A marginal performer is an employee, at any level of the organisation, who fails to meet the expectations of their role. Marginal performers are generally carried by the organisation because their replacement cost and effort is regarded as too much trouble to go through.

Marginal performers ...

Have you noticed a drop in the number of applicants lately? Maybe its time to do a deep review of your current application process to correct what’s not working well. From the candidate perspective, completing applications is a tedious and undesirable way to spend time. This is especially the case with lengthy applications or applicant tracking ...

In this wide world of hiring and business, there is a lot to learn and a lot to keep tabs on. The landscape of work is evolving rapidly and those that don't keep up are being left behind. So what's a great 21st-century manager to do when you find gaps in your knowledge base? One option is to head to a professional conference to refresh your ideas, ...