Chiumento Outplacement Blog for People Leaders and HR Professionals
Welcome to our outplacement blog, where we share expert perspectives on HR, leadership, and organisational success. Dive into our blog to explore a wealth of knowledge and practical advice from industry leaders and seasoned professionals. Whether you’re looking to enhance your leadership skills, improve your HR strategies, or drive your organisation towards greater success, our blog offers valuable insights and actionable tips to help you achieve your goals.
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Why buy outplacement?
Why do employers buy outplacement services? At first glance it might seem counter-intuitive - ie spending money on people leaving the organisation. Especially if the root cause of redundancy is a need to cut costs. We asked our Operations Manager, Lesley Colella why...
So, you’ve been offered a video interview…
Being invited to a video interview is now commonplace. Very often they are more convenient for both candidate and recruiter - especially in the early stages of a recruitment process. So what do you need to do to make a good impression? Here are some of our top tips....
How do you eat an elephant?
Quick Summary Senior leaders facing large-scale change must avoid trying to fix everything at once, instead breaking challenges into smaller, strategic priorities—known as “must win battles.” The concept of a “deliberate neglect list” helps focus efforts by...
Expert or leader? A career crossroads
Quick Summary Professionals often face a key career crossroads between deepening their expertise or moving into leadership roles, each with distinct rewards and challenges. Becoming a leader typically means shifting focus from technical work to strategy,...
Four reasons why recruiters aren’t talking to you
Chiumento Chairman, and former head of recruitment for a FTSE100, Ian Gooden shares his four top reasons why recruiters aren't talking to you. "Why aren't recruiters talking to me? Its a common issue raised by job applicants. The truth is there is no one answer....
Why buy outplacement?
Why do employers buy outplacement services? At first glance it might seem counter-intuitive - ie spending money on people leaving the organisation. Especially if the root cause of redundancy is a need to cut costs. We asked our Operations Manager, Lesley Colella why...
So, you’ve been offered a video interview…
Being invited to a video interview is now commonplace. Very often they are more convenient for both candidate and recruiter - especially in the early stages of a recruitment process. So what do you need to do to make a good impression? Here are some of our top tips....
How do you eat an elephant?
Quick Summary Senior leaders facing large-scale change must avoid trying to fix everything at once, instead breaking challenges into smaller, strategic priorities—known as “must win battles.” The concept of a “deliberate neglect list” helps focus efforts by...
Expert or leader? A career crossroads
Quick Summary Professionals often face a key career crossroads between deepening their expertise or moving into leadership roles, each with distinct rewards and challenges. Becoming a leader typically means shifting focus from technical work to strategy,...
Four reasons why recruiters aren’t talking to you
Chiumento Chairman, and former head of recruitment for a FTSE100, Ian Gooden shares his four top reasons why recruiters aren't talking to you. "Why aren't recruiters talking to me? Its a common issue raised by job applicants. The truth is there is no one answer....