As the summer holiday season approaches, our thoughts may inevitably turn to sun-kissed beaches and leisurely days by the pool. Some of us might do something more strenuous - maybe an activity holiday or sailing; or perhaps a return visit to Florida or Vegas…but is that the best type of holiday for us, or just what habit has taught us?It may have been the Victorians who cam...
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Are There Benefits of Doing Something Different on Holiday?
over 6 years ago by Molly -
Luck or Timing?
over 6 years ago by Molly I never know whether to consider myself the world's luckiest person - or indeed the most unluckiest person … Things can either go VERY well or VERY badly! When the going is good it’s great…. But doesn’t it feel like sometimes EVERYTHING and ANYTHING that can go wrong does, without fail. So then whatever I touch needs to be done twice; once to phone the plumber and then aga...
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The Value of a Grandmother in Recruitment: Pat’s Story
over 6 years ago by MollyGrandma Returners?The Value of a Grandmother in Recruitment: Pat’s StorySometimes you catch a glimpse of how things should be done. As Pat Eagling started to talk about her experiences in her first interview for a role at McCall, I was transported back to a time when recruitment put people ahead of profits.You might argue that any business has to put profits at the top of t...
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Four Blogs from 2017 - That Are Worth Another Read
over 6 years ago by MollyFour Blogs from 2017 - That Are Worth Another Read - and Maybe a Further Comment!2017 seems an awfully long time ago now. Christmas may be a distant memory, but I thought that I would use my first blog of 2018 to look back on a few of the key blogs from last year that might deserve a little more love! Sometimes I think that we have a tendency of leaving things in the past t...
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Should we have Dress Down Friday – or not?!!
over 6 years ago by MollyIn a World of Increasing Choices…here’s an emotive one;Should we have Dress Down Friday – or not?!!It’s a conundrum for some. The left believe that fitting in and being comfortable in a work environment on Fridays is an acceptable end to the week and it thus has become part of the office culture (indeed many trendy firms now are constantly in dress down mode.) The right on ...
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