We all do this. When entering a status update on our channel of choice, Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare, Linkedin etc, we selectively edit our personal brand to represent the aspects we want to share. Usually these are optimistic, upbeat, motivational, showing off, bragging, and self-aggrandising. Often people want to compete with others, in terms of how...
Let me ask you this. If the Conservative and Labour parties are so diametrically opposed, how can anyone vote for one of those parties, and later on vote for the other? Could it really be true that people in the United Kingdom are so fickle that they change from being in favour of the business...
In some schools, it is fashionable to treat instances of bullying by bringing together the bully and the victim to “talk it out” and resolve their differences. This is seen as even handed, and means the bully is not stigmatised and sees the error of his ways. Conversely it also serves to blame the victim...
I’m a little torn this week by evolutionary changes to an institution that has been a cornerstone/foundation of my adult life. The Scout movement has now seen six continuous years of growth in membership to 507,867 members in the UK alone. Worldwide membership exceeds 28 million young people in 216 countries. I say people because,...
How bloody ridiculous is this poster? By using Nick Griffin as a Poster Boy for the NO TO AV campaign, the opposite side in the referendum are shooting themselves, and their reasonable argument, right in the foot. AV will indeed make it more difficult for extremist parties to get elected, but will also go some...
This phrase is famously quoted in the seminal (in my opinion) movie, Wayne’s World, and attributed to either “Kierkegaard or Dick Van Patten”. It’s not always easy to control how we are defined by others, but we all make attempts to do so. Often random events or idiosyncrasies become how other people relate to you,...
Like many teenagers, I tried my hand at playing an instrument and being in a band. I was in several bands actually, but most were severely held back by my inability to play drums to even a mediocre standard. I liked playing drums, and still do, but just not enough to dedicate any serious time...
I’ve changed my mind about something this week. The germ of an idea had been growing in my mind about religion and recruitment. In many countries there are constitutional laws enacted to keep religion and state separate, for many reasons, but largely to ensure that the governance of a country is neither swayed, nor (more...
You may have noticed that earlier this week, the ban on product placement on British television has been lifted. Whether you have yet formed an opinion on this or not, this is a decision that will enormously affect your relationship with the box in the corner, or the shiny slab on your wall. In this...
Below is the document, currently under review, for the establishment of a BSI Code of practice for Online Recruitment – BS 8877. The original, and user comments, can be viewed by registering at http://drafts.bsigroup.com/Home/Details/695 ————————————— BSI DRAFT REVIEW Draft title: Online recruitment – Code of practice Number: BS 8877 Sector: Manufacturing &...
