by Buddy | May 7, 2013 | General, IT Transformation, Smart Sourcing
Last week I reviewed the consequences of operating in either a Replacement or Protective Employment Model when managing staff. This week I review the pros and cons of each model when used exclusively in isolation. Replacement Employment Model Summarised as treating...
by Buddy | Apr 29, 2013 | General, IT Transformation, Smart Sourcing
There is a chasm between the American model of “I disagree, you’re fired!” and the European model of “unless they break a law, we will pay them off to avoid a possible employment tribunal”. The model I was taught to use was the carrot and the...
by Buddy | Feb 4, 2013 | General, Smart Sourcing
The next big challenge facing IT, as well as the recruitment sector, will be the creation of Virtual Application Development teams. This new way of sourcing skilled developers will either completely replace the current team structure as it has been nearly since the...