The Predicament of Succession Planning
As everyone returns from the summer break, enlightened leaders will have taken the opportunity to test out the resilience of their organisations in their absence and identify high performing team…
Are you indispensable? Really?
Summer has arrived. Time to wind down, spend time with family and friends, head for the hills, and set the Out of Office message for a couple of weeks as…
Attitude – do recruiters get it?
When you are hiring to fill a role, how do you screen for attitude? Leadership blogs and management guides are full of advice on how to hire the best talent. A…
The Top Talent Trap
A shocking number of senior managers across emerging markets have suddenly found themselves unemployed. In regions where top talent is so scarce, it is amazing to find so many candidates…
Time to retire the long service award
The Long Service Award. Cherished by organisations as a sign of how great they are as employers. Sought after by employees as a recognition of their loyalty to the company…
Once Bitten, Twice Shy. The Recruitment Paradox
In our recent discussions with clients and candidates, an interesting pattern is emerging which may have some very serious consequences for companies' talent acquisition plans and for the careers of…
Winning the War on Talent
As recruiters enter 2019, the challenges in building and sustaining their talent pool continue to grow. All over the world, our clients are advising us of the increased difficulties in…
Interview tips for candidates
Work on your handshake: Don't offer up a flimsy or sweaty hand. Instead, when you meet with prospective employers or interviewers, offer a firm handshake, with one or two pumps…
Do restrictions on foreign workers really benefit locals
Over the past couple of years, many countries globally have made hiring foreign workers more difficult. The usual logic for these actions is that it will force companies to hire…
Job Prospects in Nigeria – When will they improve?
If you are looking for a job in Nigeria today, then things may be a little difficult at this time. Following the balance of payments crisis and dollar shortages caused…