CV Funnies
CV Funnies As a Career Development Practitioner in the past, I came across various CV’s that made me laugh. Here are some of the ‘‘funnies’ that I encountered during that time: On application form, next
Our smallest marbles…
I believe we learn to laugh more, when we have children. For example my son, when he was 3 years old, saw his first geyser in Rotorua and I pointed to it and said
A marble thrown into a pond, causes ripples
Imagine a pebble thrown into a pond - it creates numerous ripples that extend a long way depending on the size of the pond. Well think about the pebble as being a 'marble' or person,
Referee Checks for difficult employees – do we tell the truth
You are a manager and you are faced with a difficult employee, non performer or even a bully in the workplace. This person then leaves your organisation and you feel relieved. You get a phone
Workplace Bullying or Toxic Personalities
Time and time again, I am confronted with a reluctance to engage when I mention 'workplace bullying'. Is it because of the word 'bullying'? Would I have more connection with workplaces if I call it