Archive of all profiles and Q&A articles – Page 43
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The Human Angle: Pat Casey, Greencore Group plc
Name: Pat Casey Job title: Group HR director Company name: Greencore Group plc Sales: €1.1bn HQ location: Dublin Number of employees: c.7,500. What's it like to work for your company? No two days are the same. The 'real-time' nature of...
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My Alternative CV: Jo Gosden, Challs International
Jo Gosden, senior brand manager, Challs International, on ‘every hole’s a goal’, Simon Amstell and wakeboarding
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Expert advice: Mandeep Singh
Personal touch pays dividends for community indie store. Creating a strong presence in the Sheffield community and supporting local causes are key to friendly c-store's success.
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The Human Angle: Becky Vale
Working in a small, dynamic manufacturing business is inspiring, challenging, rewarding and varied.
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My Alternative CV: Lauren Smith, Kallo Foods
Lauren Smith, senior brand manager, Kallo Foods, on albatrosses, going home early and Jason Statham
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Careers File: When staff are failing, give examples not an ear-bashing
I have a member of staff who is under-performing. I believe he can still make the grade but he needs to hear some less than flattering feedback. What is the best way to do this without damaging his self-esteem?
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The Human Angle: Eira Evans
We're in a busy and exciting time; the team has expanded and we have just built a new office complex we really do have muddy boots at the moment!
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My Alternative CV: Dawn Heywood, Nutrition Point
Dawn Heywood, technical manager at Nutrition Point, on the great outdoors, the Hytte log cabin and the Lutefisk
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Careers File: Don't let rejection put you in a bad mood
You ask for an order and the buyer says no. This is just one of the ways of getting bad news at work. Everybody gets rejection and we all get down, but then, after a while, a funny thing happens: We don't feel quite so bad.
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The Human Angle: Heather Parry
It's fun, exciting and inspiring. We're passionate people pulling together to make our dream come true. Fodder offers great scope to create a career and we reward enthusiasm. We're more than willing to put great ideas into practice.
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Careers File: Cuts are a chance to improve performance
Two of my team have recently announced they are leaving and I have been told that they cannot be replaced in order to reduce costs.
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Careers File: Teamwork is more important than star players
Regular readers of this column will be aware of my in-depth knowledge of, and love for, our national game, and appreciate that, as a...
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The Human Angle: Liza Gamblin
Life is like a box of chocolates - you never know what you're going to get next! Every day is different and exciting.
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My Alternative CV: Ben Grace, Bulldog Natural Grooming
Ben Grace, marketing director at Bulldog Natural Grooming, on Durbar plate, Point Break and James Corden
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The Human Angle: Sue Walton
What's it like to work for your company? Right from the start potential employees comment on the friendliness of those they come into contact with at interview stage. This permeates the whole company and we have a constant flow of applicants who want to join us.
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My Alternative CV: Jeremy Woods, managing director at Mrs Crimble’s
Jeremy Woods, managing director at Mrs Crimble’s, on missing out on Top of the Pops and being a bit like Bagpuss
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The Human Angle: Thomas van Mourik
It is very fast paced, but extremely rewarding at the same time. As one of the largest and most successful logistics providers to the food and drink industry, handling more than 10,000 pallets on behalf of 90 premium brand customers...
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My Alternative CV: Iolanda Hudson, Silver Spring
Iolanda Hudson, marketing manager for soft drink brand Silver Spring 1870, on white stilettos and outdoor swimming
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Careers File: People adapt behaviour to fit expectations
'Shakespeare once wrote that 'all the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players.' Not bad for someone who never left...
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Careers File: Whether you've one boss or two, communication is key
Q: I work for a large food manufacturer and we are undergoing a major internal reorganisation. It will feature something called matrix management, which I believe will mean I report to two bosses.