We don’t invest in our workers because they frequently leave and our money would be wasted

"We don't invest in our workers because they frequently leave and our money would be wasted." Someone recently said this to me at a dinner, and I was blown away at what it said about the organisation and the quality of its managers. But then again, perhaps I shouldn't be so surprised. I've trained many Read more

Wendy applies for more than 100 jobs each week, but is told she is ‘over-qualified’

Wendy applies for more than 100 jobs each week, but is told she is 'over-qualified' https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-10-30/newstart-recipient-calls-for-increase/11653094 Headlines like this really blow me away. If someone offered you a Mercedes for the price of a VW Beetle, would you still continue looking for a Beetle? Why then is being over qualified a disqualifier for a Read more

Adding value – our synergy with VC’s

It occurred to me that many organisations, especially early stage ones, have energy and ideas, but are lacking in comprehensive business skills, including planning skills. Convinced that they have the next big idea, they go looking for funds to develop and market it. Invariably, their estimates of the funds needed are pitched way too low, Read more

Getting maximum performance from your staff

In an earlier post, we discussed the immense benefits to be gained from maximising employee productivity and increasing retention. In this post we’ll look at how the changes in performance may be achieved. Obviously, we are looking at a significant shift in thinking and culture within the organisation. This comes with a commitment from the top, involving Read more

HR’s crucial role in creating wildly profitable organisations

For most businesses, their biggest expense is their wages bill. Surely, then, you should do whatever it takes to get the maximum value out of this investment, shouldn’t you? Yet, most HR Departments don’t do much more than assist with hiring and terminations, maintenance of Policy and Procedure manuals, advise on wage rates, keep review Read more