How to pick the perfect staff member

How to pick the perfect staff member

I have been a fan of leadership guru, John Maxwell for many years. I thought I would share some of his advice with you. It is important to hire people that will fit in with the culture of your company and who will add to the overall skills and intellect of your...
If you feel that 2015 has beaten you

If you feel that 2015 has beaten you

As we get into the last stretch of the year, it appears that everyone suddenly feels deflated and out of steam and the mental count-down towards the end of the year starts. I meet many people at this time of the year who are wishing the year away, claiming it has...
Too scared to hire temps?

Too scared to hire temps?

Since the LRA amendments came into effect in March 2015, many companies have been too nervous to hire temps, even for short term assignments, often leading to backlogs and over-worked staff. Here is some information to dispel some myths about the legalities of hiring...
Major mistakes most interviewers continue to make

Major mistakes most interviewers continue to make

On a daily basis, I deal with clients who are recruiting staff. Despite seminars, articles and many books on the topic, it seems there are some common mistakes that employers make when interviewing. Make sure that you are not committing the following fatal errors when...
Middle Ground

Middle Ground

The months of September and October are often very tough months of the year in the workplace. At this time, people feel too far removed from the freshness and vigour that they experienced at the beginning of the year and they are still too far away from the end of the...