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15/07/2013
Internal or external? That is the question. And in order to avoid a Hamlet-like tragedy when it comes to succession, the decision needs to be managed wisely. If a vacancy presents itself, organisations may have the option of both internal candidates and external candidates – and sometimes the latter may be the preferred choice. While…
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15/07/2013
So, what can jobseekers take away from Murray’s road to victory in one of the toughest job climates in recent history? http://insidejob.totaljobs.com/5-things-that-jobseekers-can-learn-from-andy-murray/
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08/07/2013
Trust between employers and their employees is vital in creating a high-performance work culture, according to a report published today. It revealed that distrust leads to dysfunctional relationships, which slow down every interaction with a direct economic impact.The report states it is easy to know whether an employee is engaged and has a sense of…
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08/07/2013
Job-hopping, that is, moving from company to company every two years or so, is becoming more common. And with that commonality, some of the stigma associated with not staying one place very long is also fading–sometimes. And that’s the key. I have found that the circumstances around moving from job to job matter far more…
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01/07/2013
The CIPR’s annual Internal Communication conference is slated for 25 September at the landmark venue. The programme will focus on the future of internal communications and was overseen by CIPR Inside. A host of workshops, panel discussions and speakers highlight the day’s agenda. Speakers include internal communications directors from M&S, Coca-Cola Enterprises, Telefonica UK and…
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01/07/2013
Over half of organisations (59%) have rejected a potential candidate based on cultural fit, research from assessment and development consultancy Cubiks has found. According to the research, 82% of respondents said measuring the cultural fit of candidates is an essential part of the recruitment process. However, only around a third (32%) of respondents said their…
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24/06/2013
It might not come as a surprise to all that new research suggests workers feel that they are more productive working at home. New statistics from market researchers Ipsos MORIfound that 70% of remote workers admitted that they got more done at home than in the office. http://communicatemagazine.co.uk/news/4720-more-work-is-done-at-home
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24/06/2013
Ever feel like you’re in the wrong job? If so don’t panic – it appears you’re in good company. More than three quarters of workers regret their choice of career according to a new survey. The poll of 500 workers by officebroker.com discovered that 77% of workers admitted to sometimes regretting their career decisions. Less…
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10/06/2013
Creativity in the workplace is critical to enable businesses to survive and thrive, particularly during a recession, but only 30% of UK firms are doing anything to encourage it. That’s according to research carried out by top UK business coach and leading psychologist Ros Taylor, whose latest book Creativity at Work, published by Kogan Page…
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10/06/2013
Trends in business and management are cyclical, so it shouldn’t come as a surprise that a classic old chestnut has resurfaced. The issue? Can “soft skills” help you get ahead – as if we really need to have that discussion yet again. http://www.management-issues.com/2013/6/3/opinion/cicadas–soft-skills-and-virtual-communication.asp
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