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Recruiting is evolving . . . are you?
Over the last ten years recruiting has experienced more change than in the previous four decades. Recruiters no longer rely on cold calling and paper advertising to engage candidates. Nowadays... Read more
Insights for modern businesses on what talent wants
Step inside the minds of talent at every stage of the job search journey with the LinkedIn ‘2015 Talent Trends Report’. Armed with this data, you will have a blueprint for... Read more
Funding for farming businesses . . . want to know more?
How often does your business get professional development funding? At Business By Design we recognise that each farming business is unique. Ultimately your professional development needs to be designed and... Read more
How a password changed my life
How often do you generate a password that reminds you of the past or acknowledges something you currently have. Mauricio Estrella turns the concept of passwords on its head by suggesting... Read more
What makes an employee highly engaged?
Employee engagement is vital for business success. Our unique Harrison Assessments technology helps you assess your employee expectations regarding the following essential dimensions: Development Remuneration Authority Social Appreciation Communications Personal Work... Read more
How to get the most out of your executive coaching sessions
“Even if you were to do nothing more than use a regular meeting with a coach to pause and reflect, taking a break from the general busyness of work, there... Read more
If I gave you an extra 24 hours what would you do with it?
We often say, “If only I had an extra day to get things done”. Well, that extra 24 hours is coming very soon. . . Our Gregorian calendar provides us... Read more
Top 10 business leader insights for 2016
Every year most experienced business leaders start off by reflecting on the year that has passed and asking: “What are the trends, opportunities and challenges I may face this year... Read more
Who’s got the monkey?
We recently shared this article with one of our clients struggling with managing their time and the continuous demands of the team they managed. This is a great Harvard Business... Read more
Embracing difficult conversations in family business
Dr Astrachan teaches family business at Kennesaw State University. In this short video he describes how to improve communication skills and to make communication more effective in family businesses. ... Read more
Back to work . . . are you ready for 2016?
Make 2016 a great year for your business. Ensure you start off on the right track by taking our free Business Health Check to determine where you need to focus your... Read more
How is your vision?
Let’s clarify, we are not asking about your eye sight! We are looking (pardon the pun!) at your personal ideal or life goal toward which you aspire. So when was... Read more