Tag Archives: Recruitment

Reflecting on Engagement in the Social Age

Posted on August 19, 2015 by julianstodd

The Social Age is a time of constant change: evolving technology, the new nature of work, the rise of social communities and the democratisation of creativity being just some of the most visible facets. The old social contract is broken: … Continue reading →

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Learn excellence wherever you can

Posted on April 29, 2013 by julianstodd

Last week i wrote how i learnt about authenticity from the waiter at a pizza takeaway, today i’m writing about excellence and my experience at a hotel. They’re very pedestrian examples, but have great immediacy and relevance to me, hence … Continue reading →

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How to recruit great people: head to the coffee shop

Posted on September 5, 2012 by julianstodd

If you need to recruit someone fast, use an agency. If you need to recruit someone great, head to your local coffee shop. Why? Because it’s a great place to see people under pressure learning new skills in a customer … Continue reading →

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