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How to hire the right staff

Take a minute to think about your business’ greatest successes and learning experiences to date. Chances are that these will be very much related to great (or poor) staff…

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The power of persistence

There are a seemingly infinite number of ways for us to improve our personal skills and acquire new knowledge but what really determines whether we succeed or not?

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Why lockdown affects us so much

If you have been struggling to cope with the self-isolation that the Stage 4 COVID-19 restrictions have imposed, then there are understandable reasons for this and you are certainly not alone.

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Life after COVID-19

There is no question that COVID-19 will have a deep and lasting effect on the way business is conducted worldwide, but what might be different in this new era and how might we adjust?…

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Preparing for growth

The impact of COVID-19 has been deep and wide and whilst some businesses are benefiting from the current situation, many are not…

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Hiring during COVID-19

We are facing unprecedented times as many businesses face an uncertain future, new challenges and ways to protect their staff and customers whilst maintaining viable business activity.

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Cultural fit when hiring

Whether a business comprises a team of two or a team of two hundred, making the right decisions about who is hired into the business is critical to building a culture that aligns with its vision and mission.

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The why

Interviewers often focus almost exclusively on the technical skills required for a role, but it is typically the case that companies “hire on skills and fire on fit”.

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Recruitment priorities

If you ask employers about the kind of staff they want, they will generally talk in terms of personal qualities, e.g. self-motivated, committed, conscientious, team-player etc…

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The most important decision a business can make

Think about it for a minute, what is the most important decision a business can make? You may believe that it is crucial to develop the right product or service, maybe product or service pricing is key or perhaps selecting the software product?

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