Hi all, Today I will discuss a subject that has been contentious and hotly debated, and has resulted in more presentations, seminars and books thank any other topic of the last decade. The categorisation of different generations to different behaviours. Today there are Baby Boomers, Gen X, Gen Y and now shortly before we know Read the Rest…
Hi all, It’s been said many times, “the one constant in life is change”. In the last 5 years this has felt truer than perhaps ever before. This truism of life is often applicable for job seekers. Moving into a new job (particularly in a new industry) can often highlight the ‘constant of change’. If Read the Rest…
Hi all, Sometimes the most profound business management and leadership lessons come not from academia or theory but from everyday life. Recently in my own leadership role I discovered this to be true. If we stop and ponder for a moment and ask ourselves as leaders, “Why do I respect and admire the friends that Read the Rest…
Hi all, A common measure of whether something is an asset or a liability is to evaluate – Does it provide more value than it consumes? Generally businesses will have 3 core values. How they express in specific businesses will vary and differ, the general undertone of them will however be similar. Integrity – walk Read the Rest…
Hi all, Today I wanted to discuss a distinction within the approach and mindset that job seekers engage. Typically a job seeker will approach an interview focused on what the job will mean for them; the salary package, responsibilities, day to day activities etc. In short ‘WIIFM’ – What’s In It For Me? Yes it Read the Rest…
Hi all, Today I wanted to follow up on the comments Deb wrote regarding working for DFP. I want to expand on the reasoning behind why I treat staff in such a way. It is my hope that this will a) Offer insight as to the type of company DFP is to work for and Read the Rest…
Hello everyone, My name is Deborah Bailey I am Executive Assistant to Robert van Stokrom. I’d like to take this opportunity to express some of my thoughts about what it is like to work for DFP. Normally it is not something I would do. I prefer to do my job without fanfare or fuss. But Read the Rest…
Hi all, Today I wanted to discuss a phenomena that has created enormous change here in Australia. That is, the insatiable growth of China. I recently read an interesting fact which I found mind boggling. Over the next 15 years it is estimated the number of people moving from rural villages into cities in China Read the Rest…
Hi all, Just a quick note to let everyone know about an important Breakfast Briefing DFP is hosting on Wednesday, 16 May. As business leaders we are all too aware of the importance of being informed and up to date on the latest changes relating to workplace law. 2012 is shaping up to be one Read the Rest…
Hi all, Today I wanted to discuss the subject of ‘what to look for in a new job’. As a recruitment company we see a great number of people who are looking for a new job or career path. Over the years of placing a large number of people we have distilled several key factors Read the Rest…
