Comments for nicoleunderwood http://www.nicoleunderwood.com.au Mon, 26 Mar 2012 20:58:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on Are you green and growing or ripe and rotten? by The Fortunetellers wheel of fortune.....what does success mean to you? | News, Updates & Blog | nicoleunderwood http://www.nicoleunderwood.com.au/2011/07/29/are-you-green-and-growing-or-ripe-and-rotten/#comment-90 The Fortunetellers wheel of fortune.....what does success mean to you? | News, Updates & Blog | nicoleunderwood Mon, 26 Mar 2012 20:58:17 +0000 http://nicoleunderwood.wordpress.com/?p=216#comment-90 [...] realised I was in my comfort zone and it was a nice place to be (Are you green and growing or ripe and rotten?) but someone once said to me “sometimes being safe just means we live in the shadows of how [...] [...] realised I was in my comfort zone and it was a nice place to be (Are you green and growing or ripe and rotten?) but someone once said to me “sometimes being safe just means we live in the shadows of how [...]

]]> Comment on Quit while you’re ahead…10 tips for going out on top by The Fortunetellers Wheel of Fortune.....what does success mean to you? | News, Updates & Blog | nicoleunderwood http://www.nicoleunderwood.com.au/2011/08/11/quit-while-you%e2%80%99re-ahead%e2%80%a610-tips-for-going-out-on-top/#comment-89 The Fortunetellers Wheel of Fortune.....what does success mean to you? | News, Updates & Blog | nicoleunderwood Mon, 26 Mar 2012 20:50:36 +0000 http://nicoleunderwood.wordpress.com/?p=243#comment-89 [...] as it has been 8 months since I decided to leave my executive role to start my own business (Quit while your ahead….10 tips for going out on top).  I know from the outside, it appeared like I had ‘everything’, but on the inside I [...] [...] as it has been 8 months since I decided to leave my executive role to start my own business (Quit while your ahead….10 tips for going out on top).  I know from the outside, it appeared like I had ‘everything’, but on the inside I [...]

]]> Comment on Employee retention: how to crack the code by We Always Get, What We've Always Got | Call Center Cafe http://www.nicoleunderwood.com.au/2011/11/07/employee-retention-how-to-crack-the-code/#comment-88 We Always Get, What We've Always Got | Call Center Cafe Sat, 10 Mar 2012 05:33:17 +0000 http://www.nicoleunderwood.com.au/?p=528#comment-88 [...] Mobile Top of PageCopyright © 2012 · News Theme on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in leadershipleadershipleadershipleadershipleadershipcommunicationleadershipcommunicationleadershipcommunicationhttp://www.empowergroup.catraininghttp://www.trainingthatworks.nethttp://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Jim_Joseph_BrownEmployee retention: how to crack the codevar SHRSB_Settings = {"shr-publisher-5069":{"link":"http://callcentercafe.com/we-always-get-what-weve-always-got/","shortener":"google","title":"We Always Get, What We've Always Got ","notes":"Our%20employee%20retention%20is%20in%20the%20toilet%20but%20let%27s%20keep%20hiring%20and%20training%20managers%20the%20same%20way%20we%20have%20for%2020%20years%20but%20with%20a%2020%25%20increase%20in%20spending.%20That%20ought%20to%20work%20right%3F%20Wrong%21%20","service":"5,7,88,74,2,38,40,52,201,236","apikey":"8afa39428933be41f8afdb8ea21a495c","expand":true,"src":"http://www.callcentercafe.com/wp-content/uploads/shareaholic/spritegen","localize":true,"share_src":"http://www.shareaholic.com","rel":"nofollow","target":"_blank","bgimg":"http://www.callcentercafe.com/wp-content/plugins/sexybookmarks/images/share-knowledge.png","bgimg_padding":"35px 0 0 10px","center":true,"twitter_template":"%24%7Btitle%7D+-+%24%7Bshort_link%7D+via+%40CallCenterCafe.com","mode":"inject","designer_toolTips":"1","tip_bg_color":"#000000","tip_text_color":"#ffffff","shrlink":"1"}}; jQuery(document).ready(function() { var count; if ( !jQuery.cookie('wwsgd_visits') ) { count = 1; } else { count = parseInt(jQuery.cookie('wwsgd_visits'), 10) + 1; } jQuery.cookie('wwsgd_visits', count, { expires: 365, path: "/" }); if ( count [...] [...] Mobile Top of PageCopyright © 2012 · News Theme on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in leadershipleadershipleadershipleadershipleadershipcommunicationleadershipcommunicationleadershipcommunicationhttp://www.empowergroup.catraininghttp://www.trainingthatworks.nethttp://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Jim_Joseph_BrownEmployee retention: how to crack the codevar SHRSB_Settings = {"shr-publisher-5069":{"link":"http://callcentercafe.com/we-always-get-what-weve-always-got/","shortener":"google","title":"We Always Get, What We've Always Got ","notes":"Our%20employee%20retention%20is%20in%20the%20toilet%20but%20let%27s%20keep%20hiring%20and%20training%20managers%20the%20same%20way%20we%20have%20for%2020%20years%20but%20with%20a%2020%25%20increase%20in%20spending.%20That%20ought%20to%20work%20right%3F%20Wrong%21%20","service":"5,7,88,74,2,38,40,52,201,236","apikey":"8afa39428933be41f8afdb8ea21a495c","expand":true,"src":"http://www.callcentercafe.com/wp-content/uploads/shareaholic/spritegen","localize":true,"share_src":"http://www.shareaholic.com","rel":"nofollow","target":"_blank","bgimg":"http://www.callcentercafe.com/wp-content/plugins/sexybookmarks/images/share-knowledge.png","bgimg_padding":"35px 0 0 10px","center":true,"twitter_template":"%24%7Btitle%7D+-+%24%7Bshort_link%7D+via+%40CallCenterCafe.com","mode":"inject","designer_toolTips":"1","tip_bg_color":"#000000","tip_text_color":"#ffffff","shrlink":"1"}}; jQuery(document).ready(function() { var count; if ( !jQuery.cookie('wwsgd_visits') ) { count = 1; } else { count = parseInt(jQuery.cookie('wwsgd_visits'), 10) + 1; } jQuery.cookie('wwsgd_visits', count, { expires: 365, path: "/" }); if ( count [...]

]]> Comment on “Part-time is a dirty word” & why it needs to change by Alli http://www.nicoleunderwood.com.au/2012/03/06/part-time-is-a-dirty-word-why-it-needs-to-change/#comment-94 Alli Sat, 10 Mar 2012 01:30:00 +0000 http://www.nicoleunderwood.com.au/?p=683#comment-94 Brilliant article, Nicole! It's so nice to come across people on the same wavelength. As one of our twitter followers, recently said, "Part time is the new black!" There is a goldmine of talent out there ready and willing to work if only more employers and recruiters would let go of the stigma against part time. With part-time 30% of the workforce today, we truly believe we'll continue to see that number rise as more baby boomers head for part-time over retirement, more parents look for part-time/flexible opportunities, young adults add part-time on top of their full-time jobs to make ends meet, and so on. Thank you for writing this article - we're tweeting and sharing away! Alli Baker Director/Co-Founder of HireMeUp.com.au Brilliant article, Nicole! It’s so nice to come across people on the same wavelength. As one of our twitter followers, recently said, “Part time is the new black!” There is a goldmine of talent out there ready and willing to work if only more employers and recruiters would let go of the stigma against part time.

With part-time 30% of the workforce today, we truly believe we’ll continue to see that number rise as more baby boomers head for part-time over retirement, more parents look for part-time/flexible opportunities, young adults add part-time on top of their full-time jobs to make ends meet, and so on.

Thank you for writing this article – we’re tweeting and sharing away!

Alli Baker
Director/Co-Founder of HireMeUp.com.au

]]> Comment on “Part-time is a dirty word” & why it needs to change by Barbarasos http://www.nicoleunderwood.com.au/2012/03/06/part-time-is-a-dirty-word-why-it-needs-to-change/#comment-93 Barbarasos Fri, 09 Mar 2012 02:16:00 +0000 http://www.nicoleunderwood.com.au/?p=683#comment-93 Brilliant article. I am a part-timer as I want to still keep the balance between raising a family and continuing my career. I hope that the perceived perception will change and also recognition given to women who can do a role part time and do it excpetionally well. I completely relate to your article as i too was in a similar scenario up at 5am and by the time the two drop offs were done it felt as though it should have been lunch time instead of 7.30am. Brilliant article. I am a part-timer as I want to still keep the balance between raising a family and continuing my career. I hope that the perceived perception will change and also recognition given to women who can do a role part time and do it excpetionally well. I completely relate to your article as i too was in a similar scenario up at 5am and by the time the two drop offs were done it felt as though it should have been lunch time instead of 7.30am.

]]> Comment on “Part-time is a dirty word” & why it needs to change by Liz http://www.nicoleunderwood.com.au/2012/03/06/part-time-is-a-dirty-word-why-it-needs-to-change/#comment-92 Liz Tue, 06 Mar 2012 05:29:00 +0000 http://www.nicoleunderwood.com.au/?p=683#comment-92 I so agree - it's all about job design - set realistic objectives for someone to acheive in the hours they work - CEO's can be just as effective in part time roles as long as the support networks are there and the outcomes required are clear I so agree – it’s all about job design – set realistic objectives for someone to acheive in the hours they work – CEO’s can be just as effective in part time roles as long as the support networks are there and the outcomes required are clear

]]> Comment on “Part-time is a dirty word” & why it needs to change by Stewart Farr http://www.nicoleunderwood.com.au/2012/03/06/part-time-is-a-dirty-word-why-it-needs-to-change/#comment-91 Stewart Farr Tue, 06 Mar 2012 00:59:00 +0000 http://www.nicoleunderwood.com.au/?p=683#comment-91 The ironic thing is that under part time I would do exactly the same amount of work....... I would just do it better. However my employer would not see it that way and expect to pay me half of my salary. Most can't survive on that alone. Also in NZ the govt tax you twice as hard if you have a second job. So seems that the only part timers who get anywhere in NZ are contractors. The rest of us suck it up and sit on our arse at work for 20 hours a week. The ironic thing is that under part time I would do exactly the same amount of work……. I would just do it better. However my employer would not see it that way and expect to pay me half of my salary. Most can’t survive on that alone. Also in NZ the govt tax you twice as hard if you have a second job. So seems that the only part timers who get anywhere in NZ are contractors. The rest of us suck it up and sit on our arse at work for 20 hours a week.

]]> Comment on “Show me the money”……9 tips to profitable growth by "Part-time is a dirty word" & why it needs to change | News, Updates & Blog | nicoleunderwood http://www.nicoleunderwood.com.au/2011/04/20/%e2%80%9cshow-me-the-money%e2%80%9d%e2%80%a6%e2%80%a69-tips-to-profitable-growth/#comment-87 "Part-time is a dirty word" & why it needs to change | News, Updates & Blog | nicoleunderwood Mon, 05 Mar 2012 21:36:38 +0000 http://nicoleunderwood.wordpress.com/?p=82#comment-87 [...] isn’t it, because the most successful financial year on record when I was in my leadership role, I was part-time and nearly half of my workforce were [...] [...] isn’t it, because the most successful financial year on record when I was in my leadership role, I was part-time and nearly half of my workforce were [...]

]]> Comment on Technical competence without people skills – what is it costing you? by "It’s the vibe of the thing”……can you explain your culture? | News, Updates & Blog | nicoleunderwood http://www.nicoleunderwood.com.au/2011/10/26/technical-competence-without-people-skills-what-is-it-costing-you/#comment-86 "It’s the vibe of the thing”……can you explain your culture? | News, Updates & Blog | nicoleunderwood Tue, 28 Feb 2012 11:36:00 +0000 http://www.nicoleunderwood.com.au/?p=507#comment-86 [...] [...] [...] [...]

]]> Comment on Staff mojo… how to plant the seeds of motivation by Head in the sand or action junkie ….what’s your mantra? | News, Updates & Blog | nicoleunderwood http://www.nicoleunderwood.com.au/2011/06/02/staff-mojo-how-to-plant-the-seeds-of-motivation/#comment-84 Head in the sand or action junkie ….what’s your mantra? | News, Updates & Blog | nicoleunderwood Sun, 08 Jan 2012 21:56:11 +0000 http://nicoleunderwood.wordpress.com/?p=134#comment-84 [...] The sweet spot was finding out what was going to motivate her to push ahead (see previous blog staff mojo….how to plant the seeds of motivation).  The transformation over the course of the next twelve months was amazing. This Consultant truly [...] [...] The sweet spot was finding out what was going to motivate her to push ahead (see previous blog staff mojo….how to plant the seeds of motivation).  The transformation over the course of the next twelve months was amazing. This Consultant truly [...]

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