Recruitment
Ask, Don’t Tell: The Leadership Shift That Transforms Team Performance
Are you the bottleneck in your own business? Discover how one simple shift in your leadership approach can free up your time and finally empower your team to operate independently. The Hidden Leadership Trap Holding Back Your Business Growth Let me ask you something… Have you ever felt like you’re the only person in your…
Read MoreStop Looking for Unicorns: Why Your Hiring Problem Isn’t a ‘Where’ Problem
Have you ever found yourself saying, “I just can’t find good people” or “There must be a job board I haven’t tried yet”? You’re not alone. After 20 years in recruitment and talent strategy, I’ve watched countless business owners chase their tails looking for that perfect hiring source – that magical place where all the…
Read MoreThe Strategic Blind Spot: Why Hiring Is Not Recruitment (And Why It Matters)
Have you ever found yourself saying “We just can’t find good people” or “I don’t think we can attract quality candidates with our budget”? If so, you’re not alone. But after 20+ years working with businesses of all sizes—and starting three of my own—I’ve identified a critical misconception that’s costing businesses time, money, and talent.…
Read MoreStruggling to FIND Quality Job Applicants? Here’s What to Do.
Many business owners face the daunting task of finding the right candidates for their job openings. Often, the problem lies not in the availability of talent but in the way job advertisements are crafted and presented. Below, we explore common challenges and offer valuable insights on how to create compelling job ads that effectively communicate…
Read MoreHow to Hire People for Your Small Business | Tips to Make Hiring Easier
When it’s time to hire for your small business, it’s common to feel a bit daunted by the task ahead. The hiring and screening process certainly takes up valuable time, and of course, you want to get it right so you don’t have to deal with poor performance, having to fire someone, or finding yourself…
Read More5 Hiring Myths that you NEED to ignore
Over the years, I have heard some pretty wild things about hiring… How to do it When to do it Why to do it… And two of my favourites… Why YOU should NOT be the one to do it … (ahem YES you should). How it’s all such a guess and it’s a 50/50 of…
Read MoreDon’t hire them because you like them
The #1 biggest hiring mistake that I often see with my clients is that they have hired someone because they liked them. Rather than, going through the hiring assessment process properly and hiring someone that they KNOW WITH CONFIDENCE can do exactly what they need them to do and exactly how they want it to…
Read MoreDon’t hire unicorns
Let’s chat about a pet peeve of mine – and that is this concept of finding a unicorn team member. There are a few reasons why you DON’T want to go out in search of a Unicorn and then hire what you think is a unicorn. Let’s dive into this. Firstly – Unicorns don’t exist.…
Read MoreWhy emotional hiring decisions will end up making you cry
Do you know why you’re so resistant to the hiring process? It’s not actually about the time. Or about writing the job ad. Or about making space for interviews in your already packed-out calendar. It’s about the feelings. Because hiring is an emotional process. In fact, it’s kind of similar to dating. 😬 💌 You’re…
Read MoreFind out your Leadership Style and learn WHO to hire!
So many of my clients don’t see themselves as leaders. They see themselves as entrepreneurs or business owners who have people working with them And when we talk about their leadership style or how they perceive themselves as a leader >>> they get a bit, sometimes a lot, uncomfortable. Is that how you feel too?…
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