Posts Tagged ‘challenges’
2015/16: Linear Improvement or Quantum Leap?
For most recruiters, this is the last week of the ‘old’ Financial Year. The annual fees or billings clock is just about to wind back to $0 and June 2016 seems like an eternity away. It would be tempting to just treat this week like any other week and go about your business of calling,…
Read MoreAre you Opportunity-Minded?
This article originally appeared in Issue 65 of InSight published 21st January 2009 After his elevation from semi-retirement to the Tasmanian Parliament in June last year, I wrote about my Uncle Ross (Butler) in InSight 37 as an example of the new career possibilities available to Australia’s seniors. This New Year’s…
Read MoreGihan Perera interviews Ross Clennett: 12/11/08
After significant feedback from clients and subscribers, I have decided to offer membership to RossClennett.com which will provide members-only access to a range of professional development products and services, currently unavailable to the general public. One of main features of membership includes expert interviews with leading recruitment figures, available in audio format to…
Read MoreWhat to Look Forward to in 2009
This article originally appeared in Issue 64 of InSightLong-time readers of this weekly missive know I’m a glass-half-full-kind-of-guy. That’s not to be delusional, it is simply looking at the world in a way that gives me a sense of purpose in taking action, that I believe, will make a difference to the results in both…
Read MoreThe Good News About Being Fired
This article was originally published in Issue 63 of InSight on 17 December 2008 New CEO: I’ve decided to advertise your job and you can apply for it if you wish. Me: What! New CEO: I need a stronger person for your role. Me: But I was only promoted into the role 6 months ago and I have never had any…
Read MoreThe UK market and what it means for Australia
This article originally appeared in Issue 59 of InSight Published 19 November 2008 Last week I told you a little about the personal aspects of my recent 2 week trip to the UK. Today I want to provide a few professional comments about the UK recruitment market. It is the one market that…
Read MoreDullness Rules: AFR Job Ad Review 2008
This article originally appeared in Issue 58 of InSight Published 12 November 2008 I have to admit, I wasn’t especially optimistic of reporting back to you that the quality of Australian Financial Review (AFR) ad writing had improved greatly in the past 12 months (see my 2007 review in InSight 56). …
Read MoreKeeping your temp margins and gross profit healthy
This article originally appeared in Issue 53 of InSight Published 8 October 2008 Last month ShortList reported the latest findings of the most recent MDB TWO Recruitment Industry Benchmarking report. I found the following information the most interesting: Top performing companies achieved a temp gross margin of 28% or more, with the best performer converting…
Read MoreA champion’s work ethic
This article originally appeared in Issue 51 of InSight Published 24 September 2008 Two weeks ago there was a huge announcement in world sport – Lance Armstrong was making a comeback to cycling. For those of you unaware of Lance Armstrong, he’s the only man in history to have won 7 Tour…
Read MoreLessons from Andrew Banks
This article originally appeared in Issue 50 of InSight Published 17 September 2008 When Paul McCartney continued his music career after The Beatles broke up, he formed a band called Wings. Wings had a number of hits in the 1970’s before Macca realised less is more and went solo. One of the Wings’…
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