It’s a nice problem to have. You have years of professional experience under your belt, so writing or updating your CV shouldn’t be a problem, right? Well that’s where you’re wrong.
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In today’s global workplace the partners, clients and vendors you’re doing business with are probably located around the globe. While English is often the common language of business, it’s important to remember that it may be the 2nd (or 3rd, or 4th) language of your counterparts.
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So, the contracts have been signed and sealed, and you’re excited to finally introduce your latest recruit to the team. But the hard work doesn’t stop here, in fact, it’s only just begun.
Continue reading How prepared are you for your new starter? Five tips for an effective induction
Whether you are ready to apply for a new job or not, updating your CV regularly to reflect the progression of your skills, responsibilities and successes is a sensible long-term career management policy. After all, you service your car no less than once a year, so why not update your CV and online profiles at least as often?
As the global economy continues to grow, businesses are transcending borders, as are their workforces. As such, many of today’s job seekers are adopting a global mentality; they are aware of the fact that recruiting a “global citizen” is a priority for any hiring manager. Moreover, they can see the value an overseas role can bring to their CV, feeling excited by the prospect of rapid career progression in an exotic location.
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David Fairhurst, Global Chief People Officer at McDonald’s, discusses how the HR function can help balance business results with employee satisfaction.
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Within any organisation, there can be a chasm between senior staff and the rest of the workforce. If senior members of staff aren’t careful, the more junior employees may find themselves feeling out of the loop and unaware of current and future plans. Such disconnect can stem from poor communication and lead to staff feeling ignored, and that there is nowhere to go with their ideas and suggestions. Such a lack of communication and poor relationships between staff and management can lead to an ‘us versus them’ situation, where teams simply don’t feel that they can talk to their managers and be heard.
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