Since you wouldn’t use an in-house team to clear a blocked drain if you were not a plumbing company, why would you use an in-house team in a plumbing company to hire a new recruit? The answer is you wouldn’t! Specialised skills are those for a reason. The very basis of recruitment is to find…
A large corporation recently hired several cannibals. “You are all part of our team now,” said the HR rep during the welcoming briefing. “You get all the usual benefits and you can go to the cafeteria for something to eat, but please, don’t eat any of the other employees.” The cannibals promised they would not.…
The ‘Problem’ Employee We see many clients seeking help with a ‘problem’ staff member. The employee is either unproductive, undisciplined, or doesn’t fit the culture and values of the organisation. In the South African Labour Law context managing such an employee can be a challenging process. Studies have shown that the true cost of a…
What makes a young leader? What defines a young leader? Who are the young leaders among us? And more importantly what are we doing to help these young people and what are we providing of ourselves by way of service others? I was honored to be invited to give a talk on leadership at a…
Would you want to be part of a business that grows itself by attracting and retaining new customers consistently into the future? Do you want to know how you can create that in your organisation starting today irrespective of the type of business you are in or your position in the company? Think for a…