Stone Cast

Its the peeps wot makes a difference

Stone Cast — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 22:42:00 GMT

Ah ha, here it is then: an article explaining how creative companies have used their human resource function to get the right people on board. None of that hog wash that gets trotted out by 'bottom-line' focused organisations. And, just for good...(read more)

Temporary is not inferior

Stone Cast — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 06:16:01 GMT

Organisations have until the end of 2011 to align temporary worker terms of employment with permanent employees. How are they doing? Isn't it best to know what the base position is first? Here's a nicely written report doing just that. Others...(read more)

Odds

Stone Cast — Mon, 24 May 2010 06:12:00 GMT

UK bookmakers changed to stating odds in decimal format this year. "So what?" you say. Well, I say this. Only a few people seem to understand odds. I mean understand what 'odds' mean. Okay, they can work out 2 to 1 but not much else...(read more)

Cost cutting consequences

Stone Cast — Mon, 10 May 2010 05:53:03 GMT

Hooorahhhhh! At long last, an article that underscores something La Lobster has oft stated; (it's blindingly obvious when you apply a brain cell or two to the problem). The use of the word 'leaning' doesn't help though. What they are referring...(read more)

Oooooh, look at that!

Stone Cast — Wed, 05 May 2010 14:20:05 GMT

Things are changing fast....oh yes they are. Fantastically fast responses now possible....lets just hope the right sort of responses appear at your command. Read More......(read more)

Success is doing the same thing again and again

Stone Cast — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 07:58:01 GMT

And again: Read More......(read more)

Mole People

Stone Cast — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 08:29:00 GMT

What have I been reading recently? Well, it's something quite surprising. I found it on the remaindered shelf as it is now ten years since it was published. You'd think that would make it out of date since it's all about people who make their...(read more)

Consultancy on the cheap

Stone Cast — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 23:15:00 GMT

Yeah, we've all been caught. You think you have an interview for a new job. Turns out some prat has f---ed up and needs to get themselves out of a hole - your job is to provide the solution to their 'problem' at no cost to them. Spin them...(read more)

Its true you know

Stone Cast — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 15:46:04 GMT

You can trust a certain daily newspaper to cover a stupid recruitment advert wording controversy can't you? Read More......(read more)

Down time

Stone Cast — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 13:58:00 GMT

Years ago La Lobster was described by an employee as 'always on the move'. Well, she's learnt her lesson and only does things strategically these days. The biggest time waster is The Meeting - especially when not run by yours truly. The worst...(read more)

Flipping burger GCSE

Stone Cast — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 23:53:00 GMT

Apparently, a certain high street burger purveyor has gained approval for a flipping work place based GCSE, now that's taking the mic (Mac) just too far. Read More......(read more)

The End of the index

Stone Cast — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 03:40:05 GMT

Hurrah, Hurrah! La Lobster is so excited. Something is in development that she's been waiting for forever. Hurrah hurrah, it's nearly there. One downside - it needs Windows 7 but, that's already on the purchase spec. Oh my! Wooopy doo, roll...(read more)

That's the way to do it...

Stone Cast — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:05:00 GMT

Even when you know one of the panel's a jerk:Going For An Interview: Interview Presentations Read More......(read more)

Question translated

Stone Cast — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:45:00 GMT

What is the most commonly misunderstood question in job interviews...actually not a question, more a prompt? Correct. "Now tell me about yourself....."Going For An Interview:Job Interviews: Why Don't You Tell Me About Yourself? Read More...(read more)

Modesty makes you a failure

Stone Cast — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:55:00 GMT

Would you like some tomayto sauce with that?Multicultural Manners: Working With Americans: Business Etiquette Read More......(read more)