Reasons for absenteeism are rarely black and white – you feel unwell so you phone in sick rather than you are unwell so you must be off sick. Even a doctor’s note is pretty easy to obtain as a doctor can only go on what you are saying and reporting. It’s quite rare for a […]

I’ve just discovered Chimamanda Adichie and I’m a bit obsessed by her this weekend. I’m on my third listen to both of her TED Talks – they are funny, thought provoking and truly inspirational. and

As CEO you’re ultimately responsible for your organisation’s growth and you do that by leading your team, by leading the whole company. Leading 400 people in a fast growing organization is a big job and it takes up all of your time and energy. You go to bed thinking about your team and the company […]

Yes.

I’m reading Daniel Pink’s book “When” at the moment – all about the science (not art) of timing. It will change how you look at your calendar (and how you book a hospital appointment) forever!

Wanting to improve company performance and get the best out of your people – that would be the biggest motivation for reading the book.

Yes. Don’t!! Long service recognition or tenure awards are a complete waste of money. I advise everyone who has them to stop them and if you don’t have them then for heavens sake don’t start. People won’t stay in a role unthanked and unrecognised for 5 or 10 years just waiting for a carriage clock […]

40 people is a lovely size to be – I can remember that time in my last business very fondly. To be honest I think at that size there are better things than surveys. Communication should be quite fluid at that size and you can just about get everyone in a room and have a […]