None of us could have predicted how important HR Technology was going to become as a result of the Covid pandemic. However, when I say HR Technology, I say that with a pinch of salt. Is it really necessary for Learning & Development professionals to be investing large sums of money in the latest technology?

You have 6 seconds to capture your reader’s attention and encourage them to read on. If they don’t get excited in the first sections they won’t read the rest of your CV.

Last week I was asked to submit a video introduction with my CV for a working partnership with a modern, fashionable company. It’s not unheard of and I’ve done plenty of videos in the past. Yet I found myself agonizing over the details and decided to learn more about Video Interviewing.

Often clients don’t really understand the business structures but as an Organisational Design specialist I see it as essential to look at your overall Stakeholder awareness. And it can be an enlightening experience.

Having returned to the UK after more than 25 years overseas and not having done a job interview for most of that time, a friend has had six interviews in a short space of time. So why is she not being offered a job?

For my new Instagram Live Series I’ll be interviewing Expats from all over the world. Living and working internationally has its own unique trials and tribulations. Topics we’ll be covering include : finding meaningful work, expanding your career, accompanying a travelling spouse, starting your own business and much, much more!

This is a post I wrote early in 2021. I think it’s worth sharing again because in certain places throughout the world the job markets are beginning to look very attractive indeed.

Are you thinking about taking a career break or having a whole new change of career? Stuck in a rut and wondering what your options are? If the thought of all this sets off a panic attack you’re not alone. That’s why I’ve actually started doing a short mindfulness sessions at the start of each client meeting.

The BrewDog Company Culture. BrewDog exists for one very simple reason - to make other people as passionate about great craft beer as they are. To show that craft beer can be a force for good and to build a completely new type of business.

It is a common issue for many people, especially those who are specialists in their fields – they are constantly overlooked for promotions and never seem to be able to take that step up into the role of a Manager. Check out our top tips on how to get promoted

Sadly, I know the spiritual element of yoga can be off putting to some people. It’s a real shame because I am a huge advocate of the practice and have seen first hand how my coaching clients could benefit from taking it up themselves.

The keys to good stress management are building emotional strength, being in control of your situation, having a good social network, and adopting a positive outlook

It wasn’t until moving to France that I started to realise the importance of remote working. I had managed satellite teams from Dubai who were in Nepal, India and Pakistan, but we had to meet in person every 3 months. So it never really felt completely remote

Two of my very best friends are people I worked with in a café when I was 13 years old. When I took a gap year I worked in the same cafe; when I was at uni, I came home at weekends to work there and when I was lost and confused after university I worked there. It was my stability for many years. So I never underestimate what having a safe, secure, friendly and healthy workplace can do for somebody.

Throughout my career, I’ve been in many situations that most women I know wouldn’t want to put themselves in. Do I do it because I’m a woman? No, I do it because I’m good at what I do. Happy International Women’s Day.

Work/Life Balance. The elusive balance between having a successful professional life and a fulfilling personal life. Does it even exist and if so, what’s the secret?