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Choosing a new system!?!
How to choose the right HR/Payroll system? Deciding to bring in a new HR/Payroll system is a huge decision for any organisation. It...
Tracy Barlow
Aug 3, 20185 min read


Keep learning and carry on
Working as a learning and development professional for almost 20 years, you would be right in assuming that I love learning and it’s my...
Tracy Barlow
Jul 25, 20182 min read


Retirement......Bring It On!
Retirement can bring a mixture of emotions for people. If approaching retirement, people may feel scared about loosing their purpose,...
Tracy Barlow
Jul 4, 20183 min read


What is Wellbeing?
Wellbeing is a word that has become more prominent over the past 10 years. More and more organisations are starting to implement...
Tracy Barlow
Jun 29, 20183 min read


Don't Panic
When I decided to set out on my own and become a consultant, it wasn’t an easy decision to make. Not only was I stepping away from a...
Tracy Barlow
May 31, 20182 min read


The empowering effect of Mind Mapping
What is Mind Mapping? Mind mapping is a visual tool that enables us to structure, organise, arrange, brainstorm and learn information in...
Tracy Barlow
May 30, 20183 min read


What is unconscious bias?
Unconscious bias is something that has been highlighted over the past few years and many organisations are now investing money in raising...
Tracy Barlow
May 15, 20183 min read


Networking for Success
When I made the decision to become self-employed, the first thing I knew I needed to work on was my networking skills. I'm a naturally...
Tracy Barlow
May 7, 20182 min read


Recruit the right way
Effective recruitment is essential for any organisation to be successful. To ensure you have an effective and robust recruitment process...
Tracy Barlow
May 2, 20182 min read


Psych!
Many organisations use psychometric testing for recruitment and development planning. Utilising psychometric tests can prove a valuable...
Tracy Barlow
Apr 24, 20183 min read


Employee Induction
Many organisations have their own induction process in place. These can vary from a quick tour of the premises through to a full day or...
Tracy Barlow
Apr 23, 20182 min read


Giving Feedback...the right way!
Working in an environment with other people is something that most of us do on a daily basis. However, do we ever give any thought about...
Tracy Barlow
Apr 17, 20183 min read


Effective Delegation
Delegation is an essential skill for any manager. However, it can also be a very tricky skill to get right. Done properly, it can...
Tracy Barlow
Apr 15, 20183 min read


Fundamentals of Change Management
Managing change, whether it be small scale change or large can be a challenge. In most organisations there will be a mixture of...
Tracy Barlow
Apr 12, 20182 min read


Employee Engagement
Whether you are trying to improve employee satisfaction scores, reduce turnover, improve production, implement strategy or reduce...
Tracy Barlow
Apr 10, 20182 min read


Building a strong team
In any team there will always be a mixture of personalities, working styles and behaviours. Having a diverse team can be a huge...
Tracy Barlow
Apr 9, 20182 min read


Mediation – a powerful skill for managers
Mediation – a powerful skill for managers Having an engaged and effective team is the goal for any manager. However, when dealing with...
Tracy Barlow
Apr 4, 20181 min read


Using social media to get ahead!
LinkedIn is the ideal platform to showcase your skills and experience. Most connections will be made by people using key word searches...
Tracy Barlow
Apr 2, 20182 min read


Combat those nerves!
Going into an interview can be a nervous experience for many people. People experience nerves in very different ways and there isn't a...
Tracy Barlow
Mar 8, 20183 min read


The Dreaded Interview
So going to an interview can be nerve racking, whether it be your first or your fifteenth. Interview panels always vary in style and...
Tracy Barlow
Mar 1, 20181 min read
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