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 everyone, In my last post I finished off by saying I would speak about what it was that attracted me to work at DFP… Enjoy THE ATTRACTION So what attracted me to DFP? Wow – So much! From the moment I opened discussions with DFP, I was struck by the integrity and transparency of Read the Rest…
Hi all, Previously I have spoken about Mastery and Autonomy, both critical components to helping create and foster a culture of success. When combined with the 3rd and final factor the sum total really is greater than the parts. That final factor is Purpose. The value and meaning of Purpose in the workplace is perhaps Read the Rest…
Hi all, A quick post today to let everyone know what will be happening with the processing of pays given the long weekend for Easter. You may have already noticed on your payslip, but just to be sure we let everyone know we are posting the information across our blog Facebook page and Twitter. In Read the Rest…
