I’ve been involved in a fair bit of recruitment recently. In an attempt to challenge my own practices, I’ve also been reading a lot about recruitment bias, and observing how effective or otherwise I’ve been experiencing the different phases of the recruitment process. I’ve also been asked to provide references for quite a few ex-colleagues … Continue reading word of mouth
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the write words
I know we mostly hire people for their technical ability, management skills, professional knowledge and networking capabilities, but good business writing skills are worth their weight in gold for any management role. In the week before a Board meeting with a crammed agenda, there's nothing more infuriating than receiving a critical report or discussion paper … Continue reading the write words
australia day… my way
This evening, down at Altona Beach, I strolled in the evening sunshine and literally watched the world go by. Australia Day had brought everybody out to enjoy the beach, and the council had put on a festival to help. A small number of Aussie flags were flying on cars and transferred onto sunburnt cheeks, a few green-and-gold sports … Continue reading australia day… my way
a valued customer
It's a source of real irritation to me that, no matter how much you spend in an Australian shop, no matter how high-end, the likely greeting by the shop assistant at the till will be "Just these today?". Once I was shopping for a whole new work wardrobe, assisted by a personal shopper. Even with … Continue reading a valued customer
Máiréad Doyle 