I'm speaking at next week's AGR Recruitment Conference in Wales. I'll be reflecting on the risks associated with using personality data as a "blunt instrument" in graduate selection. Without giving... read more →
Google were once famous for posing job applicants some extremely challenging interview questions. The kind that test an individual's creative thinking and problem solving. But it looks like that is... read more →
This month's Fast Company magazine has a great feature on unplugging from the internet. I particularly enjoyed Baratunde Thurstone's piece on how he disconnected from the web for several weeks.... read more →
File this under "Sad but true": organisations still use the discredited pseudo-science of graphology to select employees. I recently came across an article on BBC News about its continued use... read more →
As it's Father's Day (at least here in the UK), it's timely to consider why the uptake of paternity leave - where available - isn't as high as we might... read more →
I find myself spending more and more time discussing email with clients - and it's rarely a positive conversation. Many clients report a lot of stress and frustration associated with... read more →
Yahoo's recent announcement effectively ending home-working arrangements has brought this flexible working style back into the spotlight. The Guardian featured a nice summary of some good principles for those of... read more →
By Dr. Richard A. MacKinnon News that will come to no surprise to many single people out there: they seek work-life balance too! In fact, according to recent research from... read more →
I was recently interviewed for a piece in HR Magazine on the relationship between HR and line managers. You can read the whole thing here if you're so inclined. The... read more →
Marissa Mayer continues to make her mark on Yahoo. After her high-profile move from Google and speedy return to work after giving birth, then launching a new Yahoo homepage, the high-profile... read more →