Let the new rules guide you through the world of international business

 Sewing the seeds of savings

In July of this year, I took a short break from the grindstone that is Network HR, and headed home to Sheffield in the north of England. Whilst there, I took a trip over the Pennines - the small mountain range that runs down the spine of England - to Manchester. One of Manchester's biggest attractions is the newly erected Wheel of Manchester. From the highest point of the wheel, it is possible to look across the whole city, and out into the lush English countryside. As I drank in the fabulous view, I noticed how dull and grey the rooftops of the whole city were compared to the countryside beyond. It also made me think that perhaps many of the shops, office blocks and apartment complexes were missing an opportunity to save money and save energy.

Ensuring your top brass is squeaky clean

One of the hottest topics in China's HR community right now is leadership. HR professionals across the country are currently striving to identify individuals with the talent to fill management roles and to drive their organisations forward. However, many organisations are in such a rush to identify and to acquire this type of talent that they may overlook one vital consideration. Those occupying senior management roles are in the position to have a massive effect upon your organisation. Any negligence or wrongdoing can have a huge impact on your organisation and the employees within it. So, it is vital you have a legal safety-net in place to ensure the impact your senior staff have is wholly positive.

The impact of evolution on how we think

Have you ever made a rash decision? Or, done something you did not think through as well as you could have? I am sure all of us have at some point. Did you ever wonder why we do this? Why do we sometimes act impulsively and make decisions we may later regret? In this article, I am going to take a look at the human psyche to help explain how we think and how we act.