What a Uni student taught me about morale and engagement at work

In the world of managing staffing companies, I imagine the last few years are up there amongst the hardest ever. Anyone who runs a business will be well aware of the challenge of morale, engagement and staff retention right through the downturn, but a little scenario  played a couple of years ago, close to home […]
  • Posted by Greg Savage
  • On December 14, 2009
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When it comes to public speaking, preparation saves perspiration

As a long time public speaker and presenter to large groups of people all over the world, I often have people say how lucky I am that public speaking ‘comes so easily to me‘. Well, as the famous South African golfer Gary Player said, ‘The harder I practice, the luckier I get!’ So, even though […]
  • Posted by Greg Savage
  • On November 16, 2009
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Market share is not a right!

The recovery after a recession is a time of huge opportunity for recruiters. History tells us that great companies in our space have blossomed during this phase, brands have been built and fortunes have been made. In particular people talk a great deal about the recession being an opportunity to gain market share for those […]
  • Posted by Greg Savage
  • On September 9, 2009
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Leading a recruitment business in tough times

Trust me on this. You have never had a test of your leadership until you have managed a recruitment business through a recession, or a prolonged period of subdued demand, such as right now. It’s beyond tough. Balancing falling revenues while trying to retain key staff. Communicating critical fee generation targets while at the same […]
  • Posted by Greg Savage
  • On August 12, 2009
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