The Irritation of Social Media
and look I’m sharing this! In a world consumed by social media, I stand as a dissenter in the midst of the digital frenzy. Social media, for me, is not a source of joy but rather a major pet hate. I fondly recall a time when phones couldn’t locate you, and being unreachable was not […]
Curiosity May Kill This Speaker
And I’m no cat although I am on life no 2 I was with relatives recently and one said “there’s always something happening with you”. They meant it in a nice way but were making the point that I do seem to get into scrapes, weird situations or, as I prefer to call them, adventures […]
Inspiring Recruitment and Retention
With recruitment and retention issues front and centre of any company’s HR strategy, inspiration is key. Now, more than ever, recent research indicates that engaged employees are more likely to stay with the organisation, perform 20% better than their colleagues and act as positive role models for the business What’s really needed is a way […]
Haunted by PTSD
Had my life since all been a dream? Was I still there? Irrational questions plaguing my thoughts all the time. I know that I won’t be alone in this, there are millions of people around the world who suffer from PTSD. I fear a large majority do so in silence. This is me sharing my […]
Why me, me, me?
I don’t know about you, but in this current climate, I’m struggling to understand some of the headlines gripping readers and viewers across the media.
Are You Doing What You Want to Be Doing When You Die?
(When you wake up in the morning are you excited) I’m talking more about work rather than domestic situations in this article, however the premise for both holds true. It’s not about money though, it’s about worth – yours, mine, theirs, everyone’s. In my case the answer is a resounding YES! Is it the same […]
Are Reviews Good or Bad?
I’ve thought long and hard about this blog, but have come to the conclusion it’s time to finally deal with the ‘F’ word…the dreaded ‘feedback’, before you judge me for swearing in a professional post.
Good Fortune Sometimes Needs a Good Kick
We all know that person, don’t we, who, when asked the generic ‘how are you?’ answers that bit too in depth – I mean down to the very last tablet they’re taking and why, what a hopeless sleep they had last night, how sick the budgie is and the appalling state of their finances/love life and everything in between.
Getting Back to Basics – Could Job Swapping be an Answer?
Greater clarity around organisational challenges Because of my recent unpleasant experiences with trade suppliers it set me wondering why customer service appears to be so awful at the moment. Is it because people are worn out and tired? Have the past couple of years disruption just been too much? Is it because those at the […]
I’ve Moved Into A Building Site! – Tales from Wales (Part 9)
As many of you know, I moved from Oxford up to North Wales and eventually found my dream cottage at the end of 2021. Dream – as in I could see the potential, but I knew it would require a lot of work to update and bring it into the 21st century (it was originally built in 1840 and had recently been occupied by an elderly lady for decades).