Are we Managers or Parents?

February 21, 2012 4:48 PM written by  Hannah Keep · Leave a Comment

Whilst running a Managers training programme the other day I was taken back to my training in Transactional Analysis (a theory of personality) and it struck me how sometimes with the best of intentions, managers can set up ‘unhealthy’ relationships with their consultants. You will be familiar with the term Parent, Adult, Child which in Read more

The end is nigh for recruiters? No chance, it will never happen.

January 21, 2012 5:48 PM written by  Azmat Mohammed · 3 Comments

On the IOR LinkedIn group David Palmer started a great discussion and highlighted a point that many may be legitimately thinking. He entitled his post ‘Agency extinction within 2 years unless you do something now’. As I write, his post has had almost 200 comments, some very angry, some very passionate, he really has ‘stirred Read more

When the going gets tough, the tough unite – by David Palmer

January 4, 2012 3:13 PM written by  Guest Blog · Leave a Comment

I am at my most animated when watching a great game of rugby or watching Ed Balls being interviewed. The first fills me with good feelings about skill, sportsmanship and what can be achieved by a truly motivated team. The second, a display of political points-scoring at a time when we need unity, drives me Read more

Is your Business like a pressure cooker?

December 5, 2011 2:32 PM written by  Nicola McHale · 1 Comment

The media is full of articles about António Horta-Osório currently taking a temporary break from his role as Chief Executive of Lloyds Banking Group. 18,000 City workers suffered sickness last year. What does this mean for you? How healthy is your business? How healthy is your team? How healthy are you? Businesses have been through Read more

Finding the right balance

December 1, 2011 12:41 PM written by  Lee Biggins · 2 Comments

   Earlier this month I attended the UK Recruiter End of Year Conference. CV-Library had a good presence there, as the main sponsors, and it was great to be out of the office and speak to people face to face. It was organised as a conference rather than an event so I found I learnt Read more

Do you celebrate success enough in your business? Success breeds success!

November 16, 2011 1:01 PM written by  Nicola McHale · 1 Comment

We did last week at the launch of my book Transforming Teams and that was one of the key messages from the delegates on the night. Over 40 senior leaders came together for the evening in London to bring Transforming Teams to life. They came from all sectors – Public and Private – Corporate and Read more

Strategy by the seaside

October 16, 2011 12:19 PM written by  Mike Walmsley · 3 Comments

Leadership is seldom straightforward but right now in our industry it’s possibly more  challenging than ever. Uncertain economic conditions and downward pressure on rates – not to mention intense competition for both the best business and the best staff – are just some of the pressing issues faced by recruitment businesses today. When you add Read more