If the Cape Fits Networking can be both a pleasure and a curse. We have all been to networking meetings thinking it may help with career prospects or improve business. Though more often than not we come away thinking “what was all that about!” We haven’t achieved anything apart from having a nice time, the …
Did you know that it is estimated that by the end of 2022 over a third of Britain’s workforce will be over 50? Now being a more mature gent, I am becoming increasingly aware of the career challenges for the “baby boomer” generation. Needless to say, we have encountered seismic changes to our lives in …
Did you know in the pre-industrialised world there were around 30 different jobs to do? You might well have made things such as barrels, worked leather, a potter or looking after horses for example. You get the picture. Most jobs were pretty straightforward jobs to earn a living. However, today and at the last count, …
Needless to say, we are in the middle of unprecedented circumstances due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Infections are on the rise and you may be one of many who can or are being asked to work at home. Not stuck squeezed yoga-like into train/underground carriage, may be a good thing at the moment. Commuting and …
How many people have a good performance appraisal experience? How many line managers feel that they are just a “HR box ticking” episode (bah humbug)? More to the point how many people actually have appraisals at work? Having spent time reviewing a large organisation’s appraisal process, it is clear that there is a no one size fits …