19Aug 2008 by Melanie Wass No Comments

Corporate Social Responsibility Demand

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New research has revealed that females are influenced by the way a company approaches its corporate social responsibility (CSR). A poll conducted by The Heat Group found 90% of respondents considered corporate social responsibility when making purchasing and employment decisions. The environment factored in highly as an area of concern for women (37%) and gender equality (28%) was important in creating equal opportunities for women and providing them with support. The findings suggest that organisations take corporate social responsibility seriously to attract female consumers and employees.  "All employers need to take into consideration the whole self of their employees and ensure they can provide a work environment that is aware of, and responds to, the needs to their life outside work" said Gillian Franklin of The Heat Group. (Sounds a…
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18Aug 2008 by Melanie Wass No Comments

Leading the Police

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If you've ever had anything to do with the Police, either directly or indirectly, you'll know they have a reputation of being a strong, even closed, culture. The impression many of us have is that leadership is based on toughness, authority and possibly even mateship. A recent talk I attended validated some of these thoughts. The traditional Police model of leadership is a heroic, male-oriented, command-and control environment.  There are even elements of some policing units being very close to the criminals they chase. The temptation for some police is great. As they say, the brighter the light, the darker the shade.  That kind of culture is supported and encouraged in some quarters. (more…)
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05Jun 2007 by Melanie Wass No Comments

Big Issues for HR/L&D

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At this time of the year lots of forecasting occurs. The L&D / HR space is no exception. Unfortunately it seems the predictions haven't changed much over recent times. What are the top issues we're dealing with this year? Operating as a key organisational player Finding workable solutions for the skills crisis Changing the fundamentals of organisational life HR and L&D have been on the fringes for way too long. A number of leading lights in our profession have shone through but not enough of them. (more…)
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15Oct 2006 by Melanie Wass No Comments

Change .. or not?

Personal Development
Read my stars today so thanks to Jonathon Recamier for prompting this post. As always, Jonathon had oblique and cryptic references - this time, to leopards and caterpillars. It got me thinking. In the effort to 'develop' ourselves ought we to subscribe to the view that (a) a leopard cannot change its spots, or (b) a caterpillar turns into a butterfly Life is like that. Full of wondrous contradictions. So, how do we know if we are just simply are the way we are and the attempt to change is futile? Or, how do we know if we are capable of change and close to metamorphing into an even more brilliant creature? Life is full of possibilities. Only you can know when you are ready to handle self-initiated change. If…
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