Archive for May 2019
Why we all need to start thinking, and acting, ‘like a boss’
I have a question for every professional reading this: Do you consider yourself a leader? If your answer to that was “No”, it might be time to re-think how you approach your job and your career. Acting like a leader should not just be left to managers and senior leaders. Personally, I’ve never been a…
Read MoreWhat is a psychometric test?
Employers, click here for candidate assessment. As organisations place more emphasis on cultural fit, psychometric assessments are becoming more common during the selection process. Psychometric tests examine an individual’s capabilities and preferences, to provide data that can help assess a candidate’s “fit” for a role and organisation. At Hudson, we emphasise the importance of having…
Read MoreBusiness scenarios: the most important leadership strengths
The most important leadership strengths for four different business scenarios A politician achieves mass popularity due to a strong vision of the future, but fails to deliver on key promises. A football coach leads a struggling team to victory, but gets fired the next season as the team can’t maintain their winning streak. A manager…
Read MoreA professional development plan: why?
Why you need a professional development plan? How a professional development plan can assist your career planning A great career doesn’t just happen by itself. Like anything else you want to achieve in life, a successful career takes time, effort and most importantly, planning, to get right. For that reason, a professional development plan in…
Read MoreEmployee retention: why staff leave
Employee retention: what managers need to know about why staff leave Employers beware: data shows that many new staff members leave before they even finish settling in. Every manager shares the same goal with new hires: that the hire will not only fill a key gap in the team but slide neatly into the broader…
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