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  • Navigating Career Crossroads: Is it Time for a Change?

    Navigating Career Crossroads: Is it Time for a Change?

    Are you feeling a sense of restlessness in your current job? Do you find yourself yearning for something more, something that aligns better with your passions and aspirations? The decision to seek a new job or change careers is a pivotal moment in your professional journey. It’s a decision that warrants introspection and evaluation. So,… Read more

  • Outplacement Programs – The Inner Workings of Overcoming Loss

    Outplacement Programs – The Inner Workings of Overcoming Loss

    “After I was made redundant, I was left lost and unsure of my future. By working through the outplacement program with Ricardo, I now have a clear understanding of my career future. Ricardo assisted me to discover and overcome my self-limiting beliefs, aiding me to execute a plan to achieve my goals.”–        Program Participant The… Read more

  • Retaining Employees: Easier Said or Done?

    Retaining Employees: Easier Said or Done?

    Staff turnover is disruptive, expensive, affects team morale and productivity, and some can come as a total surprise (sometimes for all the wrong reasons). Retaining your best staff is essential, and some businesses do it better than others. Here’re six steps you can take to avoid those any future walk-outs. Read more

  • Write Your Own Rejection Letter & You May Just Get the Job.

    Write Your Own Rejection Letter & You May Just Get the Job.

    Recently, I read a fantastic sales book, ‘To Sell is Human’ by Daniel Pink. I came across a fascinating idea that I thought would be useful for anyone seeking new employment. Especially when changing industries, and taking on a role that would be completely out of their comfort zone. We often look at new opportunities… Read more

  • Pitfalls of Hiring Someone You Know in an Employer’s Market.

    Pitfalls of Hiring Someone You Know in an Employer’s Market.

    The balance of power has once again shifted; no longer are we in a candidate-driven market; rather, we are quickly moving towards an employer’s market. Nowadays, a company can place a single job vacancy on a job board, and receive hundreds of applications by the end of the week. Not a bad return on profit.… Read more

  • 8 Rules for When You Are Headhunted.

    8 Rules for When You Are Headhunted.

    A fantastic form of professional flattery is when you are headhunted. It is exciting to think a recruiter or employer sought you personally for an opportunity, but receiving this invitation does not necessarily mean you have to accept it. You may be a great employee and a leader in your industry, but you find that… Read more