What makes the perfect workplace?

Can any of us call our workplaces perfect? We may be able to say honestly that we like our workplace, but can we ever describe it as perfect? There are always going to be those little nitty gritty things that bring it down. For example, I work in the conservatory here...

These are a few of my favourite things…

I am just back from holiday, rested and tanned.  There is no doubt that a good book, good company and a good pool sums up my favourite way of passing time.  Those of you who are alert to my foibles will note that there is not a mention of wine!  A lapse of...

That September Feeling

I read somewhere recently that September is the time when we start looking for change or a new beginning.  Apparently with at least thirteen years of schooling behind us we still feel the need to prepare for a new term.  Whether it is making a career change, starting...

Snuggling up to Management

The old saying goes that while the cat’s away, the mice will play and this week Maureen’s mice are taking over the blog while she visits clients, candidates and enjoys a few days of sunshine in Gibraltar and Spain. So speaking of my boss, I read somewhere that the...