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FTSE 100 firms double number of women at board level
FTSE 100 companies are "making their intentions known" by hiring women at board level, reports HR Magazine. In order to comply with Lord Davies' strategy to have at least 25 per cent of female executives - whether they are an interim executive or a ...
Posted: 31 August 2011 00:00:00 by Admin | 0 comment(s)
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Executive pay and incentives to increase in 2012
A new survey has shown that a significant number of major employers could increase interim executive pay and certain incentives in 2012. The research was carried out by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), which found that four out of five companies ...
Posted: 31 August 2011 00:00:00 by Admin | 0 comment(s)
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Career development is fuelled by passion
Passion is the secret to career development, an expert claims. Trumping networking, professional qualifications and putting in long hours, having raw passion for a job is the only way to climb the career ladder, so says Carmine Gallo of Gallo ...
Posted: 31 August 2011 00:00:00 by Admin | 0 comment(s)
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Thorough planning can help new managers
Having a thorough, written plan in place can really help new managers make a good first impression and ensure their first few months in the role are trouble-free.That's the opinion of Garrett O'Keeffe, a spokesman for First 100, which recently ...
Posted: 30 August 2011 00:00:00 by Admin | 0 comment(s)
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Good performance appraisals lead to staff retention
Industry experts are urging British organisations to better manage the performance appraisal process to encourage staff retention and engagement. The point is particularly pertinent for permanent or interim executives who have people management ...
Posted: 26 August 2011 00:00:00 by Admin | 0 comment(s)
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FTSE 100 seeking executives with knowledge of China
Those with an understanding of Chinese markets may soon find themselves in great demand by businesses across the UK, HR Magazine reports. It has been suggested that British firms could be gleaning far more opportunities and creating a ...
Posted: 26 August 2011 00:00:00 by Admin | 0 comment(s)
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Pre-employment checks shouldn't encompass Facebook
A candidate's Facebook page shouldn't be screened as part of the pre-employment checks process; instead, professional networks such as LinkedIn should be consulted. That's the opinion of HR expert Paul Deakin, who argued against the case for using ...
Posted: 24 August 2011 00:00:00 by Admin | 0 comment(s)
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Ambition equals happiness, research finds
Having an ambitious attitude towards life can make people feel happier, according to research published in the Journal of Consumer Research. It could also make people more satisfied with their life, in turn making them more motivated to work hard ...
Posted: 24 August 2011 00:00:00 by Admin | 0 comment(s)
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Senior executives urged to invest in social media relationships
Interim managers have been advised that developing personal relationships on social media can be a great way to connect with employees, but it is necessary to spend time making it work. FreshBusinessThinking.com blogger Allan Biggar wrote in the ...
Posted: 23 August 2011 00:00:00 by Admin | 0 comment(s)
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Get recruitment right "first time around"
Getting a recruitment process right "first time round" is crucial for any employer, according to one business expert. Writing for Mortgagestrategy.co.uk, Peter Gwilliam argued that by making sure that the right candidate is hired first time, ...
Posted: 23 August 2011 00:00:00 by Admin | 0 comment(s)
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Executive jobseekers must be pro-active
Taking a pro-active, simple approach to finding employment is crucial for senior-level jobseekers, such as those looking for executive interim management roles. Furthermore, this type of jobseekers should work on building their personal brand and ...
Posted: 23 August 2011 00:00:00 by Admin | 0 comment(s)
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Employees more productive when allowed to surf net
Interim managers working in the IT sector should not restrict employee access to social media as it can negatively affect performance, research finds. Academics at the National University of Singapore have found that those who are allowed access to ...
Posted: 23 August 2011 00:00:00 by Admin | 0 comment(s)
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Communicating to all stakeholders shows great leadership
Employees believe that good leaders should demonstrate excellent communication skills, provided it is directed internally as well as externally. A survey carried out by a talent acquisition consultancy found that being able to effectively ...
Posted: 23 August 2011 00:00:00 by Admin | 0 comment(s)
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Female FTSE board member numbers rocket in 2011
The number of women appointed to the boards of FTSE 100 companies has gone up significantly in the past six months, according to new research. Carried out by the Observer, the study showed how 18 women have won roles at the top level of ...
Posted: 22 August 2011 00:00:00 by Admin | 0 comment(s)
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Employers should consider interims' soft skills
Many interim management vacancies are filled on the basis of a candidate's experience; after all, it is specialist skills at short notice that employers are predominantly looking for. However, an expert is urging recruiters to consider ...
Posted: 19 August 2011 00:00:00 by Admin | 0 comment(s)
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Sustainability 'fundamentally alters leadership'
The role of business leaders is fundamentally altered as a result of sustainability considerations, according to an industry source. Writing for HR Magazine, Tim Casserley described how the need to consider the environment widens the breadth of ...
Posted: 18 August 2011 00:00:00 by Admin | 0 comment(s)
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Managers should be able to make important decisions quickly
The ability to make important decisions quickly has been described as one of the key skills for those in project manager jobs to possess. Business author Al Pittampalli claims that the best leaders are able to make decisions without the need ...
Posted: 18 August 2011 00:00:00 by Admin | 0 comment(s)
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Hiring interims is a "logical step"
Use of interim managers is on the increase, according to an industry expert. Speaking to salesdirector.com, Marc Lawn, also known as 'The Business GP', said not only was there a rise in the number of interims being placed, but that due to a ...
Posted: 18 August 2011 00:00:00 by Admin | 0 comment(s)
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ACAS releases employee engagement guidance
An engaged workforce generates competitive edge, reports Fresh Business Thinking. Even in tougher climates, there are still ways to achieve employee engagement and strengthen business, those with change management jobs might be interested to ...
Posted: 15 August 2011 00:00:00 by Admin | 0 comment(s)
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Majority of workforce expect career change
More than half of Britain's workforce expects to change careers in the next five years, according to a new poll. The survey, undertaken by a British recruitment agency, indicated that the notion of a career for life could well be a thing of the ...
Posted: 12 August 2011 00:00:00 by Admin | 0 comment(s)
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