“Many complain that the Marines they are getting out of entry-level training lack physical fitness, have poor discipline, and are prone to personal issues. Besides the basic leadership issues presented here, I would present that the reason there is such a large disparity in the Marines coming from the schoolhouse is directly related to the… Read More
News: How Long is a Piece of String? 8 Interviews Apparently!
“Unless you have vast disposable wealth and a Roman Abramovich-like fascination for superyachts, a house is probably the largest investment you’ll ever make. And yet most of us pledge a sum several times our annual salary on a new property with less due dilligence than we employ on a new phone. A couple of carefully… Read More
Research: Students, Binge Drinking & the Military
Students who binge drink are more likely than others to join the United States Military. Responses of more than 14,000 high school students in their final year were sought in the 2008 Monitoring the Future survey. Results indicated that those students who intended to join the military after leaving school were significantly more likely to… Read More
“I’d Rather Have People Who Make Mistakes”
“Giving substance is something I’m a stickler for. A lot of people have their personality to thank for their careers, but often there’s not much behind it.” “There’s brilliance in everyone, but sometimes people are in the wrong job – often through self-promotion.” Kathryn Austin. HR Director, Dine-in Restaurants, Pizza Hut Source: People Management, March… Read More
CRB Checks & The Human Rights Act
Reference checks on workers via the Criminal Records Bureau conflict with the right to a private life (Article 8 of the Human Rights Act), according to the Court of Appeal. The CRB checking system is to be reviewed to decide what information employers should be able to access. The decision follows judgements in favour of… Read More
Hiring? Leave Your Libido Out Of It
If you thought your recruitment decisions were the height of rationality, you might need to think again. US academics say they can prove managers are more likely to hire people they would like to be with, rather than those with the best credentials. In a study of recruiters at blue chips, including investmetn banks, researchers… Read More
Boot Camp & Military Fitness Institute 