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 politics of health
The Limerick Leader posted an interesting article online this week. University Hospital Limerick's 'colossal spend' on hiring ambulances The growth in spend quoted in this article makes for good politics but it doesn't get to the bottom of the story. What kind of private ambulances were hired? Staffed by what level of clinical qualification? TD … Continue reading the politics of health
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
same same, but different
Twelve months ago I ranted about how private sector people often perceive those who’d spent time in the not for profit world, how things were often much the same in both theatres despite the efforts (on both sides) to differentiate. In the year since then, I’ve navigated the waters of the private sector and reflected … Continue reading same same, but different
Máiréad Doyle 