Many moons ago I walked through the doors of Slade Group to register as a temporary candidate. I had just come off a self-imposed two month work break and I was finally done with lounging in pyjamas and drinking wine…
Would you get up early on a Sunday to see a house you couldn’t buy?
Like many real estate obsessed Australians, I’m fascinated by other people’s property, but I’m also passionate about good design. So while the opportunity for a lie in on the weekend is always appealing, I’ve been waiting some time for a…
A view from Berlin
As a detox for work addiction, in late 2016 my wife suggested it was time we took a sabbatical. And now in September 2017 that rhetoric is well and truly a reality. Like many business owners and leaders, it’s taken…
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Posted in The world @work
Thinking of asking for part-time hours? Read this first!
Having spent the last eight years working three days per week, I have firsthand experience of the benefits of part-time working arrangements, particularly when raising three young children. Those pesky medical, tradesperson and personal appointments can be slotted into my…
Mindfulness @work
I was at a workshop recently where the facilitator talked about Humans being descendants of the Nervous Apes, because all the Chilled Apes did not survive. He was referring to an evolutionary skill we have all developed, which is to…
Tagged with: mindfulness, mindfulness at work, neuroplasticity, Sandeep Chitale, Slade Group, Slade Report, work-life balance, workplace health
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EVP now means a partnership, with flexibility and the opportunity to contribute to a bigger picture
We’ve moved on from the Employee Value Proposition (EVP). Certainly a great working environment, progressive organisation culture, and the right level of remuneration with associated benefits are attractive to highly talented individuals. However, more and more I am seeing both…
Tagged with: big picture, corporate culture, corporate social responsibility, culture, employee value proposition, employer value proposition, EVP, executive recruitment, flexible working, make a difference, organisation culture, Salesforce, Slade Executive, Slade Executive Recruitment, Slade Group, Slade Report, Stuart Carruthers, work-life balance, workplace productivity
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Slade Group clocks 50 years in recruitment
Continuing the theme of reflecting on our milestone achievement, Slade Group has been looking back on our 50 year journey from the early days back in 1967, to present day and beyond. In 2017 we are reshaping our vision for…
Tagged with: achieving goals, Geoff Slade, Shortlist, Slade 50 years, Slade Group, Slade Report
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The nuances of effective feedback
When Robyn, a great candidate referred by a trusted source, crashed and burned in an interview, I asked if she might be open to discussing how she felt about the interview. “Yes please!” This led to a great two-way conversation.…
