We all go through this life without really ever knowing who we are or what we’re fully capable of. That’s just one of those things that we all must deal with in our own way. Coming to terms with this and realizing what type of person you are, is what personal development is all about.
Whether you’ve taken some time off to start a family, travel or look after a loved one, returning to the workforce after a break from you career can be daunting. However, if you prepare in advance the transition should be a breeze.
Some forward-thinking companies use strategic workforce planning to identify and prepare for future workforce needs.
John Steele, Human Resources director at British Telecommunications, talks about graduate entry at BT, and what it takes to be a successful HR professional
Summary It makes good business sense for firms to make their staff feel good. This new study warns that firms who do not implement a ‘work-life strategy’ – defined as ‘helping people to combine work with family and personal life’ – actually lose competitive advantage to firms who do.
Summary Tom Peters’ 1994 book, The Pursuit of Wow!, is very much a product of its time, geared towards the contemporary and future marketplace and concentrating its energies upon the Internet, the open-plan office and the happy workforce.
