Risky Business
August 7, 2008 by Ian · Leave a Comment
According to research by Common Purpose 50% of adults consider themselves to be risk takers and 43% of this group believing the downturn will demand more risk–taking behaviour in organisations.
A Business Hit Parade
July 24, 2008 by Ian · Leave a Comment
It may have taken place in 2005 but a piece of research by Accenture still gives a good overview of what’s at the top of CEO’s hit parade:
Lies, Damn Lies and CVs - How to Protect Yourself
July 9, 2008 by Russell · Leave a Comment
The resignation of Boris Johnson’s Deputy Mayor has highlighted the critical importance of not simply accepting CVs at face value but checking and verifying them. Recent research by The Risk Advisory Group says that over 20% of CVs contain lies and over 50% have more than one “inaccuracy”! http://www.uknetguide.co.uk/Employment/Article/One_in_five_lies_on_CV.html. Read more
Do you want to be in my gang?
February 25, 2008 by Iain · Leave a Comment
Two new pieces of research I’ve come across should give us pause for thought.
activ8 Intelligence, an innovative new company, is using advanced software to analyse people data and inform HR decision making.
Heartache recruitment style
February 14, 2008 by Iain · Leave a Comment
Research by Doctor David Biggs at the University of Gloucestershire found that being turned down for a job can feel like being rejected by a romantic partner or, at its worst, going through a divorce.
