Talent Tidbits

Job Ads falls but its not all doom
Job ads number continues to fall. The fact is, times are harder than before. However, its not all doom and gloom. One need to only look at the performance of recruitment firms. Contracting will continue to be popular, if not a growth sector.

Hire people with strong process skills
Seth Godin compares the difference between content and process. HR and recruiters tends to focus on domain expertise, but the more valuable emotional intelligence (process) is often ignored.

Leadership in tough times
Harvard explores the idea that tough times requires uncompromising leaders.  Also check  – ‘why can’t we figure out how to select leaders’.

Bush fire appeal
The heart bleeds for Victoria.  You can support the recovery process www.redcross.org.au