Posts by: Jim Baker

umbrella companies for recruitment

Could Umbrella Companies Benefit Recruitment Agencies?

The number of contracted workers using umbrella schemes is increasing. Based on figures from the Department for Business Innovation &...

rewards programmes

Should you Treat Incentives, Recognition and Rewards Programmes Differently?

There is a tendency for companies to see incentives, recognition and rewards programmes as interchangeable, whether they are aimed at...

mental toughness

The Mark Cushway Interview – Mental Toughness: How Strong Are You?

What does it mean to be mentally tough? It is about resilience and a willingness to take on challenges and face the unknown. Most of all,...

toxic leadership

Toxic Leadership: Is Your Behaviour Bad for Business?

Leadership only works if it is about other people and not just yourself. You can turn this on its head and say that toxic behaviours are...

people based business strategies

Why Should People be at the Heart of Your Business Strategies?

People are a business’ most valuable asset, and their brains are their most valuable and versatile business tool. Mark Cushway,...